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Provinces of Canada are the ten primary sub-national jurisdictions with constitutional powers over areas such as education, health, and natural resources. Provinces are distinct from the three territories, whose powers are delegated by the federal government.

List of provinces

Province	Capital	Largest city	Region
British Columbia	Victoria	Vancouver	Western
Alberta	Edmonton	Calgary	Western
Saskatchewan	Regina	Saskatoon	Western
Manitoba	Winnipeg	Winnipeg	Western
Ontario	Toronto	Toronto	Central
Quebec	Quebec City	Montreal	Central
New Brunswick	Fredericton	Moncton	Atlantic
Prince Edward Island	Charlottetown	Charlottetown	Atlantic
Nova Scotia	Halifax	Halifax	Atlantic
Newfoundland and Labrador	St. John's	St. John's	Atlantic

For the northern territories, see Territories of Canada.

References

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-Canada is made up of '''ten provinces''' and '''three territories''', each with its own government, unique geography, and cultural identity. While all are part of the federal system, provinces have more constitutional powers than territories.
+'''Provinces of Canada''' are the ten primary sub-national jurisdictions with constitutional powers over areas such as education, health, and natural resources. Provinces are distinct from the three territories, whose powers are delegated by the federal government.
-== 🇨🇦 Provinces of Canada ==
+== List of provinces ==
+{| class="wikitable sortable"
+! Province !! Capital !! Largest city !! Population (est.) !! Region
+|-
+| [[British Columbia]] || Victoria || Vancouver ||  || Western
+|-
+| [[Alberta]] || Edmonton || Calgary ||  || Western
+|-
+| [[Saskatchewan]] || Regina || Saskatoon ||  || Western
+|-
+| [[Manitoba]] || Winnipeg || Winnipeg ||  || Western
+|-
+| [[Ontario]] || Toronto || Toronto ||  || Central
+|-
+| [[Quebec]] || Quebec City || Montreal ||  || Central
+|-
+| [[New Brunswick]] || Fredericton || Moncton ||  || Atlantic
+|-
+| [[Prince Edward Island]] || Charlottetown || Charlottetown ||  || Atlantic
+|-
+| [[Nova Scotia]] || Halifax || Halifax ||  || Atlantic
+|-
+| [[Newfoundland and Labrador]] || St. John's || St. John's ||  || Atlantic
+|}
+''For the northern territories, see [[Territories of Canada]].''
-Here is a list of Canada's ten provinces, ordered by population and significance in national life:
+== See also ==
+* [[Provinces and territories of Canada]]
+* [[Government of Canada]] • [[Parliament of Canada]]
+* [[Demographics of Canada]] • [[Economy of Canada]]
-* [[Ontario]] – The most populous province and home to Canada’s capital, Ottawa, and its largest city, Toronto.
+== References ==
-* [[Quebec]] – Canada’s French-speaking heartland, known for its culture, history, and the city of Montreal.
+<!-- Cite official sources on the province pages themselves -->
-* [[British Columbia]] – A coastal province with a diverse population and breathtaking landscapes. Home to Vancouver.
-* [[Alberta]] – Rich in oil, natural gas, and cattle ranching. Major cities include Calgary and Edmonton.
-* [[Manitoba]] – Located in the Prairies, known for lakes, Indigenous culture, and Winnipeg.
-* [[Saskatchewan]] – An agriculture powerhouse with open plains and rich natural resources.
-* [[Nova Scotia]] – A maritime province known for its seafaring history and coastal beauty.
-* [[New Brunswick]] – Bilingual and forested, with historic ties to the Acadians and the Bay of Fundy.
-* [[Newfoundland and Labrador]] – The easternmost province, featuring rugged coastlines and strong cultural heritage.
-* [[Prince Edward Island]] – Canada’s smallest province, known for red sand beaches, farming, and "Anne of Green Gables."
-== 🧭 Territories of Canada ==
-Canada’s three northern territories are governed under federal authority but have growing self-government powers:
-* [[Northwest Territories]] – Rich in minerals and home to Indigenous cultures and vast wilderness.
-* [[Yukon]] – Historic site of the Klondike Gold Rush; capital is Whitehorse.
-* [[Nunavut]] – Canada’s newest and most northern territory, formed in 1999 to serve the Inuit population.
-== Key Differences Between Provinces and Territories ==
-| Feature | Provinces | Territories |
-|--------|-----------|-------------|
-| Created By | Constitution Act | Acts of Parliament |
-| Power Source | Own authority | Delegated by federal government |
-| Number | 10 | 3 |
-| Examples | Ontario, Quebec | Yukon, Nunavut |
-== See Also ==
-* [[Canada]]
-* [[Cities of Canada]]
-* [[Canadian Geography]]
-* [[Federalism in Canada]]
-* [[Government of Canada]]
-== External Links ==
-* [https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/services/provinces-territories.html Government of Canada – Provinces and Territories]
-* [https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-402-x/2011000/chap/geo/geo-eng.htm Statistics Canada – Geographic Regions of Canada]
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-''Canada’s provinces and territories form a diverse, dynamic federation that spans six time zones, three oceans, and the second-largest landmass in the world.''
-[[Category:Geography of Canada]]
-[[Category:Provinces of Canada]]
-[[Category:Canadian Political System]]