Where did many Jewish people settle in Canada?

• A. Vancouver, Victoria
• B. Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg
• C. Ottawa, Hamilton
• D. Calgary, Edmonton

Answer: (B)

Immigrant groups tend to cluster where there are jobs, schools, religious institutions, and social support. For Jewish newcomers in Canada, the strongest and longest-lasting communities formed in three large cities: Montreal, Toronto, and Winnipeg. Montreal was the earliest major Jewish center, with established synagogues and services; Toronto grew rapidly as a financial and cultural hub with a growing Jewish population; Winnipeg became a key prairie hub tied to rail and trade, fostering a substantial Jewish merchant and professional community. While Jews lived in other cities as well, these three housed the largest and most enduring communities, which is why they’re the best-known settlement pattern.