Swedish Canadians are
Canadian citizens of
Swedish ancestry or
Swedes who emigrated to and reside in
Canada. The Swedish Canadian community in Canada numbers 330,000. The vast majority of them reside west of
Lake Superior, primarily in
Winnipeg,
Calgary,
Edmonton and
Vancouver.
Toronto is the most popular settlement spot for newcomers. Despite having an influential presence and distinctive cultural bond, only 20,000 Canadian persons of Swedish descent speak Swedish.