Who were the first people inhabiting Canada?
Among the earliest people inhabiting the region were the Thule, the Dorset, the Dene, the Inuit, and the natives of Yukon. They were referred to as "Indians" by European explorers. These people had lived in the region for many years and had names for tribal or communal groupings. It is estimated that around 500,000 to 2,000,000 people resided in the region.
The original inhabitants had colorful and interesting lifestyles that had evolved over time. Though the population was not much, land was used extensively.
The northwest coast was more thickly populated due to its rich resources. Southern Ontario too was densely populated as the soil was fertile and enabled farming.
In the early 1600's Jaques Cartier came from France and this marked the starting of settlements in the country. Acadians who were French settlers were the very first Europeans to settle in the country. They were joined by the settlers from Germany and the British Isles. During the 1700's the British refugees from the war of independence who were loyalists came to this region and settled down here.
