Yet, many have a unique character and terrain. Information on the 10 provinces in Canada , listed from west to east, followed by the territories will help you prepare for your visit to this beautiful country. British Columbia is the country's most western province. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, B. With coastal islands and a mountainous interior, B.
The major cities and towns are Victoria provincial capital , Vancouver , Whistler, and Kelowna. Vancouver is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, Victoria is a quaint town with horse-drawn carriages and the elegant Fairmont Empress Hotel, and Whistler is home to winter sports. Outdoor B. Alberta is one of Canada's three prairie provinces.
It shares the Canadian Rocky Mountain range with its western B. Alberta is the primary supply and service hub for Canada's crude oil industry, Athabasca oil sands, and other northern resource industries.
Alberta's major cities are Edmonton provincial capital , Calgary, Banff , and Jasper. Saskatchewan is the middle prairie province, landlocked between the other two, Alberta and Manitoba. The majority of Saskatchewan's population live in the southern half of the province, especially in Saskatoon and Regina.
The province's major industry is agriculture, followed by mining, oil, and natural gas production. The major cities are Regina provincial capital , Saskatoon, and Prince Albert. Saskatchewan is best known for fishing, hunting, and other outdoor adventures. The University of Saskatchewan's historic campus in Saskatoon is recognized as one of the most beautiful in Canada.
Like Saskatchewan, a majority of the population lives in the southern region. Manitoba's north comprises Canadian Shield rock and arctic tundra and is largely uninhabited.
The major cities are Winnipeg provincial capital and Churchill. Churchill is one of the top three places in the world to observe the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Ontario is Canada's most populous province, by a long shot.
It is also home to the federal capital of Ottawa and the unofficial financial capital of Toronto. The majority of Ontario residents live in the southern part of the province near Toronto, along with Ottawa, Niagara Falls , and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Ontario is best known for Algonquin Park, the Niagara wine region, Bruce Trail the oldest and longest continuous public footpath in Canada , and the many beautiful forests and lakes.
You can go to the observation deck at the top and dine with a degree view. Quebec is the second most populous Canadian province and known primarily for its French-speaking population, culture, and heritage. It is the country's largest province by land area. Most residents live along and near the St. Lawrence River, especially in and between Montreal and Quebec City, the two major cities.
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces, which form a tiny water-bound cluster on the east coast, just below Quebec and bordering the state of Maine in the U. The major cities are Fredericton provincial capital , Moncton, and St. New Brunswick's appeal is due to the Bay of Fundy, Appalachian Range, scenic coastline, and numerous lighthouses.
Although the second smallest province, Nova Scotia is the second most densely populated in the country. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and part of what forms Atlantic Canada. People come to Nova Scotia to experience the Cabot Trail and other scenic drives. Nova Scotia is known for Celtic culture, the Fortress of Louisbourg, a National Historic Site and the location of a partial reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress, and seafood like fresh lobster dinners.
Those coming for the natural beauty will appreciate the vast coastline, home to puffins and seals, and the Annapolis Valley wine country, located on the western part of the peninsula. The last of the three Maritime provinces, Prince Edward Island is actually made up of several islands to be exact, including the main island , the largest having the same name.
It is the smallest province in Canada, measured by both land size and population. Its major city is Charlottetown provincial capital , and P. The most easterly province in Canada, Newfoundland, and Labrador sits on the Atlantic and is made up of the island of Newfoundland and the mainland Labrador hence the name. Over 90 percent of the population lives in Newfoundland and the surrounding islands. Its major city is St.
John's provincial capital , and the province is best known for the friendliness of the residents, Gros Morne National Park known for soaring glacial fjords , icebergs, and whale watching.
The smallest of the three territories, Yukon also known as "the Yukon" is the most westerly territory, bordering Alaska. People visit the Yukon to see the Northern lights, the historic Klondike Gold Rush locations, Mount Logan highest mountain in Canada in Kluane National Park, the midnight sun when the sun is visible at midnight , and to try dog sledding. The capital is Whitehorse, which is in the southern part of the territory and Yukon's only city.
The portion of the Arctic coast has a tundra climate. These representatives are known as lieutenant governors.
Territories, on the other hand, are not sovereign and have a commissioner. These territories also receive all authority and responsibility from the federal government. Each province has multiple cities within its borders, including a capital city.
The largest province by area is Quebec, while the smallest is Prince Edward Island. In terms of population, Ontario is the largest province with a population of over 13 million. The smallest by population is Prince Edward Island, which has a total population of less than , In total, over 35 million people live throughout all ten provinces.
There are also three territories located in Canada. These are Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut. Nunavut is the largest by area, while Northwest Territories is the largest by population.
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