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Your Ancestral Home

The majority of early emigrants from China to Canada came from the Pearl River Delta in southern China's Guangdong Province. This section provides more information about the geography of Chinese emigration, including maps and information about the county origins of emigrants. It also offers tips on locating your ancestral home.

Photo banner: Detail from VPL Historical Photograph 13114