About This Quiz
Reciting your provinces and territories is easy for you and something you learned in school. While you inevitably learned your Canadian cities as well, it's safe to assume that the major ones are probably the ones that stuck with you most. Each province and territory has its own capital and well-known city that represents them. Think you can dive deeper and recall where the smaller cities are as well?
Ontario and Quebec are among some of the largest provinces in the country, and they each have a large number of cities. One easy way to guess which province these cities are part of is by their names. A city in Quebec may be more likely to have a French name, but this isn't always true. For example, Drummondville is in Quebec, even though one might easily mistake it for being in Ontario. Then there are the Maritime provinces which are smaller and typically have fewer cities. The territories are quite big and vast, but they too aren't as populated as the more central locations of the country.
Did you get an A in your Canadian geography class? Then now is your time to show how much you know about the country. Take the quiz to see if you can match the Canadian city to its province or territory!
Saskatoon is a great little city that is quite unique. One amazing fact is that the city has only experienced one historic earthquake in its entire history! That's the beauty of living in the middle of the country.
It's a city nestled into the wilderness that sits along the Yukon River. Located in the North, there are certain times of the year when there is no daylight for long periods of time. It's something o keep in mind if you ever think of moving there!
Cape Breton is home to only 94,000 people, making it quite small, but a great place to check out. It was its own colony until it merged with Nova Scotia in 1820.
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Flin Flon is known for being the home town of many famous hockey players. Does the name Booby Clarke ring a bell? He's just one of the many famous NHL players who got their humble start in the city.
Yellowknife is the capital of this territory and has been since the 1960s. It's also the diamond capital of North America as there are several diamond mines near the city.
If you're from Calgary, then you're probably familiar with the city's nickname, Cowtown! A beautiful Canadian city, it's easy to enjoy the close by Banff National Park, which is like no other in the world.
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If you're a fan of whale watching, Victoria is the perfect city for you to visit. Island living in Canada is priceless when you get to do it in Victoria. A short distance from the main land, you won't find a much nicer location!
There are no true medieval castles in Canada — unless you visit Regina of course! There's more to the city than just this, it's also well-known for being the capital of Saskatchewan. It has a long history, as it became an official city in 1882.
Quebec City is home to the historic Chateau Frontenac, which is a hotel that was built in the 1800s. Located right beside the St. Lawrence River, it's hard to beat this beautiful view of the city.
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One of the most famous places in Kingston is the Kingston Penitentiary, which was extremely high security. Now, there are tours throughout the famous jail. Aside from this, there are many other great things about Kingston, such as the fact that it was once Canada's capital city!
Tiny and quaint, Moncton is home to about only 80 thousand people within the main city. It's hard to believe that it is actually the largest city inside of the province, beating out even the capital of Fredericton.
A charming city on the coast of British Columbia, Kelowna is known for many things. To start, it's filled with wineries and has a very long history with them. The oldest winery in the are, Calona Wines still stands today.
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Despite being such a northern and remote place, Iqaluit has a population of more than 7,000 people. Most of this population is made up of the Inuit. Living up here can be quite expensive, as it is very remote. For example, Ketchup can cost you $16 in this city.
Walking down the streets of St. John's is an amazing sight. Many buildings are in different colors, such as red, blue or green. When you're not taking in the beauty of the city, you can look out to the ocean instead!
Charlottetown has a deep history in Canada, starting with the country's Confederation. It was the beginning of a formation that would change Canada in the coming years. We all know how it turned out now!
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Around the center of the country lies Winnipeg, a city you may know better as "Winterpeg!" Though winter makes its way all around Canada, this city can have some brutal and cold winters.
The famous city, known as "The Six," is one that many people think of when Canada comes to mind. It's known for many things, like the CN Tower and of course, Drake! It's also known for its many sports teams, including the Toronto Raptors.
Vancouver is arguably one of Canada's most well-known cities. A West Coast gem, it is known for its beauty and also for being the home of the 2010 Olympics. There's no better place on Earth than Vancouver for a Winter Olympics!
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Just as its name suggests, the moose acts as an ambassador for this city. Upon entering the city, you'll find a tall moose statue that has been there for over 30 years, which does, in fact, have a name. His name is Mac the moose!
Ottawa is home to the Government of Canada and it is very oriented around politics. While it's a very important place in the country, it's not uncommon to find someone elsewhere in the world who instead believes that Toronto is the capital!
Canada is known for having a few cities with odd names and this is no exception! The city loves their hockey as many in Canada do, as they opened the first outdoor ice rink. Now, it's hard to find a Canadian city without one.
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While its French name might have given away its location, it's a great city on the Rivere du Lievre. Though its population is small, there is a lot to discover in its large municipal area. That leaves plenty of room for the sporting that many residents love to take part in.
Summerside is slightly smaller in population than Charlottetown, which also has a small-town feel. Summerside can get hit with some pretty cold winters, with some of the lowest temperatures being -30 degrees Celsius.
The third-largest city in the province by population, Fredericton is along the Saint John River. There is a great opportunity for students in this city with two post-secondary options to choose from.
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Taking up a part of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a great place to live. In fact, it's the third-largest city located on the island. Get ready to ride a ferry if you're interested in visiting the city unless you take the highway!
Mississauga is close to Toronto and is even home to an airport known as the Toronto-Pearson Airport. It's a great place to live, as it has been voted as one of Canada's safest cities to live in.
Grande Prairie is one of the largest cities in the province, but when compared to some other cities around the country it is quite small. Almost 70,000 people call Grande Prairie home and it is actually near a large prairie.
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A great Canadian song about this city is called "Sudbury Saturday Night" by Stompin' Tom. It detailed a fun night out for the miners who worked in the city at the time. Of course, there's still a great selection of nightlife to enjoy there today as well.
An island in Quebec, it feels like anything but that. There's no limit of thing to do while in this city. For example, the downtown core of the city is filled with many opportunities for shopping and leisure so that there's never a dull moment.
The West Edmonton Mall was once the world's largest. A big tourist attraction in the city, there are many more great things about it. Did you know that there are no rats in Edmonton? You can walk through the city with no fear of seeing one!
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Wine or whiskey lovers will have fun in this city covered in wineries. It's also home to the largest distillery in the entire continent. This is one city to make a stop in if you're ever on a cross-Canada road trip!
Medicine Hat is one of the best places to live for outdoors lovers. Not only is it great for hobbies like gardening, but there are also many parks and opportunities to do things such as camping and hiking.
If there's one interesting fact about Halifax, it has to do with Point Pleasant Park. A piece of land that is owned by the British, the city pays only 10 cents per year for the property. We'd say that it's a steal!
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Today, we all think of the province of Quebec as being the home of many Francophones, but did you know that many lived in Coquitlam at one time as well? There are still many Francophones living in the city today.
The birthplace of electronic music is in Canada's own Thunder Bay. With a booming entertainment industry, the city was once home to a movie studio which produced some homegrown flicks.
While they're right beside each other and easy to access, the two cities are often linked together to create the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Cross the MacDonald-Cartier Bridge and you'll be in either province or city in no time!
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If you live near Vancouver, chances are that you've visited the Vancouver International Airport. Despite being named for the capital city, you would have to visit Richmond to fly out, as that's where it is located!
Trois-Rivieres is the place to be if you love action and fun! What other cities can say that they host a car race through their city streets? It's known as the Grand-Prix de Trois-Rivieres.
One of the most well-known cities in Quebec is known for many things, such as its booming entertainment. Montreal was recognized as a city in 1832, even before the Confederation in 1867.
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Though smaller than its sister cities, Waterloo is just as entertaining to visit. There are two notable universities within the city that are attended by people from all over the country and it's also known for its many festivals.