Discover Canada's Provinces and Territories

Canadian Provinces and Territories

• Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories, with provinces listed from east to west.
• Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia are the provinces.
• Each province has its unique etymology, date of joining Canada, population, and interesting facts.
• The three territories are Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon, each with distinct etymology, date of joining Canada, population, and notable information.
• The Northwest Territories has areas above the Arctic Circle, experiencing extended periods of total darkness or total sunlight.
• Nunavut is a landmark case in indigenous self-governance in North America, with the majority Inuit population having significant control over the government.
• The Yukon shares a border with Alaska and is home to the westernmost point in Canada.
• The Canadian territories can be challenging places to live due to extreme weather, geographical isolation, and a very high cost of living.
• Canada has a long history of habitation, with people living in the area for at least 12,000 years, mostly by First Nations people.
• European contact with Canada dates back to around 1,000 years ago, with Viking settlements and later colonial establishments by Britain and France.
• Canada was a British colony and achieved independence in 1867, forming its own country.
• The Inuit and other indigenous groups have lived in the area that now forms the territories for at least 1,000 years, with rich histories.