Canada Capitals Quiz

Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, covering nearly 10 million square kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific in the west, and from the US border in the south to the Arctic Ocean in the north. The country is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories, each with its own capital city. While Ottawa serves as Canada's national capital, each of the 13 provincial and territorial capitals has its own history, character, and significance within its region.

Provincial Capitals Across a Vast Nation

Canada's provincial capitals range from the massive, cosmopolitan cities of Toronto (Ontario's capital), Québec City (Québec's capital), and Vancouver-adjacent Victoria (British Columbia's capital) to smaller cities like Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island's tiny capital, birthplace of Canadian Confederation) and Fredericton (New Brunswick's capital, often overlooked in favor of the larger Saint John). Many people are surprised to learn that Toronto - Canada's largest city - Is indeed Ontario's capital, while Victoria (not Vancouver) serves as British Columbia's capital. Check out our geography quiz for more geographic content!

The three territorial capitals - Whitehorse (Yukon), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), and Iqaluit (Nunavut) - Are dramatically different from most provincial capitals, being relatively small cities set in Canada's vast and sparsely populated north. Iqaluit, capital of Nunavut, is one of the world's most northerly capitals and is home to a majority Inuit population. Whether you're Canadian yourself, planning to visit Canada, or just love geography trivia, this Canadian capitals quiz will test your knowledge of this remarkable country's diverse regions. Try our American history quiz for related North American content!