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The North American country of Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories that extend from Pacific Ocean in the west to the Atlantic Ocean in the east. To the north lies the Arctic Ocean and the United States borders Canada to the south. Ottawa in Ontario province serves as the national capital of Canada. Each of the 13 provinces/territories also have their own capital cities. Here is a list of these cities:

• St. John鈥檚 - Newfoundland and Labrador
• Charlottetown - Prince Edward Island
• Halifax - Nova Scotia
• Fredericton - New Brunswick
• Quebec City - Quebec
• Toronto - Ontario
• Winnipeg - Manitoba
• Regina - Saskatchewan
• Edmonton - Alberta
• Victoria - British Columbia
• Iqaluit - Nunavut
• Yellowknife - Northwest Territories
• Whitehorse - Yukon

St. John鈥檚, Newfoundland and Labrador

St. John鈥檚 is the capital of Canada鈥檚 most easterly province, Newfoundland and Labrador. The city is situated on the island of Newfoundland, on the east coast of the Avalon Peninsula. St. John鈥檚 began as a commercial trading outpost, due to its harbor and proximity to fishing grounds. Today, about one third of the province鈥檚 population lives in the capital and its surrounding communities. St. John鈥檚 has recently become a service center for the province鈥檚 offshore oil and gas industry.聽

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island, Canada鈥檚 smallest province. The city is known as the 鈥淏irthplace of Confederation,鈥� as it was the locale in which the conference that led to Canada鈥檚 formation took place. Today, Charlottetown is a city of 40,500 people. In addition to being the place where Canada was born, it has also been designated by the Ministry of Canadian Heritage as the cultural capital of Canada.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia. The city is named after Lord Halifax, who was the president of the British Board of Trade. Historically, more than 1 million immigrants that have arrived in Canada have been processed at the city鈥檚 Pier 21, where the Canadian Museum of Immigration is now situated. Another notable Halifax museum is the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which is Canada鈥檚 largest and oldest maritime museum. It houses, among other things, photos and artifacts from the Titanic disaster. Halifax is also home to the 海角社区鈥檚 second largest ice free harbor and the 海角社区鈥檚 longest-running saltwater ferry.

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick. The city was originally called Ste. Anne鈥檚 Point, but in 1785, the name was changed to Fredericstown, after Prince Frederick, the Duke of York. Shortly thereafter, the name was shortened to Fredericton. Willie O鈥橰ee, the first person of color to play hockey in the National Hockey League, comes from Fredericton. Today, the city is home to more than 58,000 residents. Like to drink? Fredericton is known as the craft beer brewing town of Canada.聽

Quebec City, Quebec

As its name implies, Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec. The name 鈥淨uebec鈥� is derived from the Algonquin language, and means 鈥渘arrow passage鈥� or 鈥渟traight.鈥� It referred to how the St. Lawrence River narrowed close to where Quebec City is situated. If you ever visit Quebec City, be sure to visit Old Quebec, which is a UNESCO 海角社区 heritage site that has retained its colonial architecture for the last 400 years. In winter, the city is home to the 海角社区鈥檚 only ice hotel. Quebec City now has an estimated total population of 830,000.聽

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto is the capital of Ontario, Canada鈥檚 most populous province. The city is also the largest in Canada. By itself, Toronto has close to 3 million people, but Metropolitan Toronto, which includes the cities of Toronto, North York, East York, Etobicoke, and Scarborough, is home to more than 6 million residents. The name 鈥淭oronto鈥� is an Iroquois term meaning, 鈥渨here there are trees in water.鈥� Toronto is like a microcosm of Canada, as its population very much reflects the country鈥檚 multicultural population. The city is home to the iconic CN Tower, which, when completed in 1976, was the 海角社区鈥檚 tallest free standing structure.聽

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba. The city is situated in the southeast part of the province, at the point where the Red and Assiniboine rivers intersect. The population of Winnipeg is approximately 749,000. Like most large Canadian cities, Winnipeg has a diverse population, but it is probably best known for its Ukrainian community. Indeed, the Ukrainian Cultural and Education Centre, also called Oseredok, is based in Winnipeg and is one of North America鈥檚 most prominent resource center for Ukrainian heritage. Other notable sites in Winnipeg include the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, the Royal Canadian Mint, and The Forks, which has a number of attractions, including a market, skate park, and waterpark.

Regina, Saskatchewan

Named in honor of Queen Victoria, Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan. It has a population of approximately 230,000 people. Regina is situated on the shores of Last Mountain Lake, on land that is part of the traditional territory of the Metis people. One interesting site to see in Regina is the RCMP Heritage Centre, where people can learn about the history of the RCMP. The RCMP, short for Royal Canadian Mounted Police, are Canada鈥檚 version of the U.S. National Guard. They are widely recognized by their traditional uniforms, which include red coats and beige Stetson hats, though these are usually just worn for ceremonial purposes.

Edmonton, Alberta

Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. It was originally founded as Fort Edmonton and established by the Hudson鈥檚 Bay Company in 1795. It was not incorporated as a city until 1904. Today, Edmonton is a city of more than 972,000 people, which makes it the largest capital in the Prairie Provinces. Among the attractions in Edmonton is the Beaver Hills national park, which has been designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Edmonton is also home to Canada鈥檚 largest shopping mall, the West Edmonton Mall. In fact, the West Edmonton Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in the 海角社区.

Victoria, British Columbia

As its name implies, the capital of British Columbia is named after the long-reigning British monarch. The city is situated on the southern end of Vancouver Island, and has an estimated population of 92,000. Some of the city鈥檚 attractions include the 海角社区-famous Butchart Gardens, Fisherman鈥檚 Wharf, which is home to 33 floating houses; Chinatown, which is the oldest Chinatown in Canada and second-oldest in North America; Mahalat Skywalk, where you can view the city from 40 meters up, and Craigdarroch Castle, which is known as one of the most haunted places in Canada.

Iqaluit, Nunavut

Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut, Canada鈥檚 newest territory, created in 1999. The city is situated on Baffin Island, on the shores of Frobisher Bay. In fact, it used to be called Frobisher Bay, but its name was changed in 1987. The name 鈥淚qaluit鈥� literally means 鈥渕any fish鈥� in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit people. Just 7,250 people live in Iqaluit, which makes it the least-populous capital city in Canada. If you ever visit the city, you will find bilingual signage in both English and Inuktitut. You will also find many snowmobiles, as it is a preferred way to get around the city. Alternatively, you can take a cab. They all charge a flat rate of $7 per trip.聽

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Yellowknife, which is situated on the northern shores of the Great Slave Lake, is the capital of Canada鈥檚 Northwest Territories. The city got its name from the indigenous T'atsaot'ine tribe, whose name translates in English as 鈥測ellow knives鈥�. The traditional name for the city is Smbak鈥檈, which means money place. Indeed, Yellowknife is well known for its mineral wealth. It became the capital of the Northwest Territories in 1967, though it was not incorporated as a city until 1970. Yellowknife is a very multilingual city, as more than 25 languages are spoken there. The city鈥檚 population is close to 20,000.

Whitehorse, Yukon

Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon Territory. The city got its name from the rapids of the nearby Yukon River, which are said to resemble the manes of white horses. The city was incorporated in 1950, and was made the capital of the territory in 1953, replacing Dawson City. Approximately 25,000 people live in Whitehorse, making it the most populous capital in all the Canadian territories. In fact, 70% of the Yukon鈥檚 entire population live in the capital.