Provinces, Territories, and Capitals
A clear reference page for the provinces, territories, and capital cities that appear in citizenship study.
You do not need to become a geography expert to pass the citizenship test, but you do need a basic working knowledge of Canada’s political map. This page gives you the names of the provinces, territories, and capitals in a simple reference format.
Provinces and capitals
| Province | Capital |
|---|---|
| Ontario | Toronto |
| Quebec | Quebec City |
| Nova Scotia | Halifax |
| New Brunswick | Fredericton |
| Manitoba | Winnipeg |
| British Columbia | Victoria |
| Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown |
| Saskatchewan | Regina |
| Alberta | Edmonton |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | St. John's |
Territories and capitals
| Territory | Capital |
|---|---|
| Yukon | Whitehorse |
| Northwest Territories | Yellowknife |
| Nunavut | Iqaluit |
How to remember them
The easiest way to study the map is to work region by region. Start with the Atlantic provinces, then Central Canada, then the Prairies, British Columbia, and the North. Grouping the map in this way makes the capitals easier to remember.
- Atlantic Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Central Canada: Ontario and Quebec
- The Prairies: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta
- West and North: British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Why this matters for the test
Questions about provinces and capitals are often straightforward, but they can be easy to miss if you have not practiced. Knowing the capitals shows that you understand the way Canada is organized geographically and politically.
How to study this page
- Memorize the provinces with their capitals.
- Then memorize the territories with their capitals.
- Practice the regions in groups instead of one item at a time.
- Say the names out loud until the list feels familiar.
Key takeaway
The provinces, territories, and capitals are basic map facts that help you understand how Canada is organized.