First Loyalists Arrive

Canadian History

April 1,1776

King George III, Click photo to enlarge and Credit.

The Coming of The Loyalists, Click photo to enlarge and Credit.

United Empire Loyalists

- 1,124 refugees from New England arrived in Halifax, NS. Another

40, 000 or so followed them to NS and to Quebec. The immigration resulted in the formation of New Brunswick and Upper Canada.

King George III of the United Kingdom

"A traitor is everyone who does not agree with me."

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