TOPIC · CANADA'S REGIONS
Provinces, territories and capitals
Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories in 5 regions. Ottawa is the national capital.
National capital: Ottawa, chosen by Queen Victoria in 1857.
| Province or territory | Capital | Region | Joined Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | St. John's | Atlantic | 1949 |
| Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown | Atlantic | 1873 |
| Nova Scotia | Halifax | Atlantic | 1867 |
| New Brunswick | Fredericton | Atlantic | 1867 |
| Quebec | Québec City | Central Canada | 1867 |
| Ontario | Toronto | Central Canada | 1867 |
| Manitoba | Winnipeg | Prairies | 1870 |
| Saskatchewan | Regina | Prairies | 1905 |
| Alberta | Edmonton | Prairies | 1905 |
| British Columbia | Victoria | West Coast | 1871 |
| Yukon (territory) | Whitehorse | North | 1898 (created) |
| Northwest Territories (territory) | Yellowknife | North | 1870 |
| Nunavut (territory) | Iqaluit | North | 1999 (created) |
1867: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick formed the Dominion of Canada on July 1. Discover Canada, p. 18–19, 44–45. From Discover Canada, the official study guide. MapleQuiz summary, not official text.
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