Canada provinces number 10, with three territories to the north (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut). Each province and territory has its own unique draw for visitors. The following is a list of the 10 provinces in Canada, from west to east, followed by the territories.
1. British Columbia
Major Cities & Towns: Victoria (provincial capital), Vancouver, Whistler, Kelowna
Best Known For: Okanagan wine region, skiing, fishing, whale watching, golf and other outdoor adventures
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Best Known For: Okanagan wine region, skiing, fishing, whale watching, golf and other outdoor adventures
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British Columbia Fast Facts
BC Tourism Website
2. Alberta
Major Cities:Edmonton (provincial capital), Calgary, Banff / Lake Louise
Best Known For: Calgary Stampede, Edmonton Folk Festival, Edmonton Mall, Rocky Mountains, Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
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Best Known For: Calgary Stampede, Edmonton Folk Festival, Edmonton Mall, Rocky Mountains, Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
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Travel Alberta Website
3. Saskatchewan
Major Cities: Regina (provincial capital), Saskatoon, Prince Albert
Best Known For: Fishing, hunting and other outdoor adventure
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Best Known For: Fishing, hunting and other outdoor adventure
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4. Manitoba
Major Cities: Winnipeg (provincial capital), Churchill
Best Known For: Polar Bear Capital of the World, Le Festival du Voyageur, Folklorama
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Best Known For: Polar Bear Capital of the World, Le Festival du Voyageur, Folklorama
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Travel Manitoba Website
5. Ontario
Major Cities: Toronto (provincial capital), Ottawa (federal capital), Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Best Known For: Algonquin Park, CN Tower, Niagara wine region, Bruce Trail, woods and lakes
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Ontario Tourism website
Best Known For: Algonquin Park, CN Tower, Niagara wine region, Bruce Trail, woods and lakes
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Ontario Tourism website
6. Quebec
Major Cities: Quebec City (provincial capital), Montreal
Best Known For: French Culture / Language, Old Montreal, Plains of Abraham, skiing
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Best Known For: French Culture / Language, Old Montreal, Plains of Abraham, skiing
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7. New Brunswick
Major Cities: Fredericton (provincial capital), Moncton, St. John
Best Known For: Bay of Fundy, Appalachian Range, coastline, lighthouses
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New Brunswick Tourism Website
Best Known For: Bay of Fundy, Appalachian Range, coastline, lighthouses
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New Brunswick Tourism Website
8. Nova Scotia
Major Cities: Halifax (provincial capital), Sydney, Wolfville, Peggy's Cove
Best Known For: Cabot Trail and other scenic drives, Celtic culture, Fortress of Louisbourg, fresh lobster dinners, coastline, Annapolis Valley
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Nova Scotia Tourism Website
Best Known For: Cabot Trail and other scenic drives, Celtic culture, Fortress of Louisbourg, fresh lobster dinners, coastline, Annapolis Valley
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Nova Scotia Tourism Website
9. Prince Edward Island
Major Cities: Charlottetown (provincial capital)
Best Known For: Anne of Green Gables
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Best Known For: Anne of Green Gables
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10. Newfoundland & Labrador
Major Cities: St. John's (provincial capital)
Best Known For: Gros Morne National Park, the friendliness of the people, icebergs, whale watching
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Best Known For: Gros Morne National Park, the friendliness of the people, icebergs, whale watching
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