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Sikhism is the fourth-largest religious group in Canada, with nearly 800,000 adherents, or 2.1% of Canada's population, as of 2021. [1] The largest Sikh populations in Canada are found in Ontario, followed by British Columbia and Alberta. [1]
At 93.33% Sikh, Tarn Taran is the world's most Sikh district or county. [37] Located in the heart of the Majha region of Punjab founded by Guru Arjan Dev - the 5th Sikh guru, [38] Tarn Taran also hosts the world's largest sarovar (sacred pool) [39] even surpassing the great Darbar Sahib - Golden Temple in the neighbouring Amritsar district.
Sikh Canadian soldiers in World War I [16] Buckam Singh — most well-known Sikh-Canadian soldier of World War I, and early Sikh pioneer of BC and Ontario. John Baboo (May 27, 1888 – July 9, 1948) [17] — Punjabi-born Winnipegger who was wounded at Vimy Ridge. His prior service included 4 years with the 28th Cavalry in Madras, India.
Canada is home to the largest Sikh population outside India. There are about 800,000 Sikhs in Canada — roughly 2% of the population. India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh ...
English: Population distribution of Sikh Canadians in Canada by percentage of total population by census division, 2021 census. Date: 5 October 2024: Source: Own work:
The Sikh community in Vancouver is the oldest, largest and most influential across Canada, having begun in the late 19th century. [2] By 1995, Vancouver had one of the two largest Sikh populations in the world outside of India. [3] In 2003, Sikhs became the largest group in Greater Vancouver who did not practice Christianity. [4]
Population distribution of Sikh Canadians in British Columbia by census division, 2021 census Population distribution of Sikh Canadians in Vancouver by federal electoral district, 2021 census. The ability to freely practice the Sikh religion is the reason why many Sikhs immigrated to Canada. [128]
1 Canada. 2 United States. Toggle United States subsection. 2.1 California. 2.2 District of Columbia. 2.3 Florida. ... Sikh Centre of Washington Bothell: Guru Nanak ...