Yes, 53,000 of them.
In all, about 30 000 Loyalists settled in Nova Scotia (and in New Brunswick, which was part of Nova Scotia until 1784).
in Halifax, Shelburne, and the St. John river vally
Loyalists fled the United States after the American Revolution due to fear of persecution, violence, and retribution from patriot forces and their supporters. Many loyalists faced social ostracism, property confiscation, and threats to their safety, prompting them to seek refuge elsewhere. Two common destinations for these loyalists were Canada, particularly Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and Britain, where they hoped to find safety and support from the British government.
In the American Revolutionary War, Loyalists were colonists that wished to remain loyal to the British crown rather than revolt. Many fled back to Britain or north to its newly acquired lands now known as Canada.
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In 1778, it is estimated that around 30,000 loyalists resided in Nova Scotia. This population included a mix of Loyalist refugees fleeing the American Revolution and local residents who remained loyal to the British Crown. The influx of Loyalists significantly influenced the demographic and cultural landscape of the region during and after the war.
It was established for the loyalists that came from the American revolution and the british felt obligated to give them land
Nova Scotia and the West Indies
Nova Scotia and the West Indies
Canada was affected by it because the Loyalists from the 13 colonies that left the 13 colonies went to places that are now called ontario,quebec, and nova scotia.
Loyalists refered to Nova Sotia as Nova Scarcity as the winters were harsh, food was scarce, and the land was unproductive.
In all, about 30 000 Loyalists settled in Nova Scotia (and in New Brunswick, which was part of Nova Scotia until 1784).
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Immediately after the American Revolution, most Loyalists went to Nova Scotia, although some went to Quebec and a few others settled in parts of what is now Ontario. The drawback to moving to Quebec was primarily one of language. (Quebec was French-speaking, while English had been the language of the Loyalist colonials.) There was also little available prime land, and a relatively harsh climate. Nova Scotia had plenty of good land to offer, a better climate, and an established British form of government with which the Loyalists were already familiar. Ontario was, for the most part, still wilderness, although many Loyalists did settle on the Canadian side of the Niagara River.
in Halifax, Shelburne, and the St. John river vally
The 'United Empire Loyalists' were those people who supported Britain during the American Revolution, and who wished to remain British subjects afterward by relocating to British Colonies, especially Nova Scotia and Upper Canada (which later became Ontario).