In 1825, Canada consisted of 6 British colonies in North America: Upper Canada, Lower Canada, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. These colonies relied on Britain for laws, defense, trade, and sending immigrants. The Hudson's Bay Company controlled Rupert's Land near Hudson Bay and the North-Western Territory. After the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States, many American Loyalists moved to Canada to remain under British rule. Farming and the fur trade were important economic activities, though there was little infrastructure beyond waterways.