Why did so many African Americans come to Canada?

Many African Americans came to Canada primarily due to the search for freedom and better opportunities, especially during the era of slavery in the United States. The Underground Railroad, a network of safe houses and routes, facilitated their escape to Canada, where slavery was abolished in 1834. Additionally, Canada offered a more tolerant society and the promise of land and work, attracting those seeking to escape racial discrimination and violence in America. This migration continued through various periods, including the Great Migration in the early 20th century.