Canadian Provinces and Capitals Quiz

Canadian Provinces, Territories, and Capitals

• Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories, each with its own capital city.

Canadian Flag

• The official colors of the flag are red and white, designated by King George V in 1921.
• Features a stylized 11-point red maple leaf, recognized as a national symbol.

Mnemonics for Provinces and Territories

• Provinces: "Billy And Sally Made Our Queen Nervous Playing Near Needles" helps recall British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.
• Territories: "You're Not Nice/Nuts" aids in remembering Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut.

Provincial Capitals

• British Columbia: Capital is Victoria.
• Alberta: Capital is Edmonton.
• Ontario: Capital is Toronto; also, Ottawa serves as the national capital.
• Manitoba: Capital is Winnipeg.
• Saskatchewan: Capital is Regina.
• Quebec: Capital is Quebec City.
• New Brunswick: Capital is Fredericton.
• Prince Edward Island: Capital is Charlottetown.
• Nova Scotia: Capital is Halifax.
• Newfoundland and Labrador: Capital is St. John's.

Territorial Capitals

• Yukon: Territorial capital is Whitehorse.
• Northwest Territories: Territorial capital is Yellowknife.
• Nunavut: Territorial capital is Iqaluit.