Here's a breakdown:
* Lower Canada (modern Quebec): This is where the vast majority of French Canadians resided. The population was concentrated along the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries, with major settlements in Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, and Sorel.
* Upper Canada (modern Ontario): While a smaller number of French Canadians did exist in Upper Canada, their presence was relatively limited compared to Lower Canada.
It's important to remember that "French Canadian" was not a formally recognized identity at the time. The term was more commonly used to refer to people of French descent who lived in the Province of Quebec, regardless of their language or cultural practices.