Canadian Provinces and Capital Cities
Complete list of all Canadian provincial and territorial capitals. From Toronto to Whitehorse, explore all 13 capitals across Canada.
Showing 13 of 13 provinces/territories
| Province/Territory | Capital | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Edmonton | AB |
| British Columbia | Victoria | BC |
| Manitoba | Winnipeg | MB |
| New Brunswick | Fredericton | NB |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | St. John's | NL |
| Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | NT |
| Nova Scotia | Halifax | NS |
| Nunavut | Iqaluit | NU |
| Ontario | Toronto | ON |
| Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown | PE |
| Quebec | Quebec City | QC |
| Saskatchewan | Regina | SK |
| Yukon | Whitehorse | YT |
Largest Provincial Capitals
Quick Facts
- •Ottawa is Canada's national capital and Ontario's second-largest city
- •Toronto is the largest city in Canada with 2.9 million residents
- •Iqaluit is the newest territorial capital (1999) when Nunavut was created
- •Quebec City is the oldest walled city north of Mexico
- •Victoria (BC) has the mildest climate of all Canadian capitals
Canadian Provincial and Territorial Capitals
Canada consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories, each with its own capital city. These capitals serve as the seats of provincial and territorial governments and are often (but not always) the largest cities in their respective regions.
The 10 Provincial Capitals
The provincial capitals range from major metropolitan areas like Toronto (Ontario) and Edmonton (Alberta) to smaller cities like Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) and Fredericton (New Brunswick). Six of the ten provincial capitals are also their province's largest city.
The 3 Territorial Capitals
Canada's three territories - Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut - have capitals that reflect the unique character of Canada's north. Yellowknife (NT), Whitehorse (YT), and Iqaluit (NU) are all relatively small cities adapted to extreme northern conditions.
Capital vs Largest City
- Victoria is BC's capital, but Vancouver is much larger
- Quebec City is the capital, but Montreal is Quebec's largest city
- Fredericton is New Brunswick's capital, not Saint John or Moncton
- Regina is Saskatchewan's capital, though Saskatoon is similar in size
Interesting Canadian Capital Facts
- St. John's (Newfoundland) is North America's easternmost city
- Winnipeg means "muddy waters" in Cree
- Halifax has one of the world's largest natural harbours
- Edmonton is known as Canada's "Festival City"
- Yellowknife is named after the copper knives used by local Dene people