Pre 1776, were there any Brittish colonies in now what is Canada?

Answer 1

In a legal (ownership) sense, virtually all of the European-settled areas of Canada became British colonies as a result of the Seven Years War (also known as the French & Indian War). So, in that sense, "YES", there were indeed British colonies in what is now Canada pre-1776.

But most of these colonies had been founded by French settlers, and they remained French-speaking, etc. prior to 1776.

There were three exceptions ... three colonies that were mainly or entirely populated by British colonists before 1776: -

[1] Newfoundland: Permanently settled by British from 1605 (St. John’s).

[2] Nova Scotia: Acadia area settled by French colonists, but awarded to Britain in 1713 (Treaty of Utrecht). As a result of British victory in the Seven Years War (French & Indian War), in 1764 over 6000 French colonists were expelled and replaced by British colonists.

[3] Hudson’s Bay: initially settled (fur trading posts) by both French and English. Awarded to Britain in 1713 (Treaty of Utrecht). Thereafter remained permanently British, but only sparsely settled.

Answer 2

Yes,if it was not for the British,you would be french.