French canadian

These quick and easy maple dumplings are so delicious! They are a classic French Canadian dessert that's comfort food at its best. —Francine Lizotte, Surrey, BC

Differences between the Canadian and European French language

In 1660, New France had six male settlers for every female settler. The Filles du Roi were poor women who were brought to North America to fix this imbalance and populate the colony.

Most of these I use/hear a lot and never realized it was a Canadian thing. Only a couple are new to me (yes I am Canadian)

In 1660, New France had six male settlers for every female settler. The Filles du Roi were poor women who were brought to North America to fix this imbalance and populate the colony.

Keep Calm French Canadian

A classic French Canadian styled house... a design used in the 18th and 19th century among people who settled along the shores of the St Lawrence river... high peaked roofs to force the snow off.. Some builders are still making them today so I'm not sure if this is authentic or new but it looks authentic, at least the stoned walled structure.

Discover the history of some of our more colourful French-Canadian ancestors on our mini-biography page, as well as groups of ancestors such as the Filles du roi.