Canada Provinces & Territories Map Quiz
Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories. This free online Canada map quiz tests whether you can locate all 13 on an interactive map. From Ontario in the east to British Columbia on the Pacific coast, and north to Nunavut's Arctic expanses — can you find them all?
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Canada Provinces Quiz: What People Most Often Miss
Prince Edward Island is the most frequently missed province — it is tiny and easy to overlook on the map. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are also commonly confused. In the west, distinguishing Alberta from Saskatchewan (both rectangular) trips up many players. Nunavut, the vast northern territory, is often misidentified as the Northwest Territories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many provinces and territories does Canada have? ▾
Canada has 10 provinces (Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island) and 3 territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut). The key difference is that provinces have constitutional powers while territories derive authority from the federal government.
What is the largest Canadian province? ▾
Quebec is the largest Canadian province by area (595,391 sq mi). Ontario is the second largest. However, the territory of Nunavut (808,185 sq mi) is larger than any province — it is the largest and newest territory, created in 1999.
What is the smallest Canadian province? ▾
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallest Canadian province, covering just 2,185 square miles — smaller than the US state of Delaware. It is the only Canadian province that is entirely an island.
What is the capital of Canada? ▾
Ottawa, Ontario is the capital of Canada. It was chosen as a compromise location by Queen Victoria in 1857, situated on the border between Ontario and Quebec to balance the two founding cultures.