Differences between Upper Canada and Lower Canada There are many differences and similarities between . It is important to note from the beginning that the two have a different history. Upper Canada was founded from people primarily from Britain. It was a nation of merchants. Commerce was the number one concern of the leaders of Upper Canada. Lower Canada in contrast was made up of mainly French people, they were farmers and lived a life very different of people of Upper Canada. The Catholic Church was very important in their lives . The re ....