Map of Canada – Provinces, Territories & Cities Guide

Map of Canada – Provinces, Territories & Cities Guide

This page provides a map of Canada along with a clear reference to provinces, territories, capitals and major cities. It is designed for education, travel planning and general geographic understanding.

Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area, stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic and into the Arctic.

Quick Answer:

Canada is located in North America, bordered by the United States, the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean. It consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories, with Ottawa as the national capital.

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This map highlights Canada’s provinces, territories, major cities and its position across North America.

Where Is Canada Located?

Canada is located in North America, extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and north into the Arctic.

  • West: Pacific Ocean
  • South: United States
  • East: Atlantic Ocean
  • North: Arctic Ocean

Provinces & Territories of Canada

Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories. Below is a quick reference list with capitals.

Provinces

  • Alberta (AB) — Edmonton
  • British Columbia (BC) — Victoria
  • Manitoba (MB) — Winnipeg
  • New Brunswick (NB) — Fredericton
  • Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) — St. John’s
  • Nova Scotia (NS) — Halifax
  • Ontario (ON) — Toronto
  • Prince Edward Island (PE) — Charlottetown
  • Quebec (QC) — Québec City
  • Saskatchewan (SK) — Regina

Territories

  • Northwest Territories (NT) — Yellowknife
  • Nunavut (NU) — Iqaluit
  • Yukon (YT) — Whitehorse

Canada’s Major Regions

Canada is often described using broad geographic regions.

  • Atlantic Canada: NL, NS, NB, PE
  • Central Canada: ON, QC
  • Prairies: MB, SK, AB
  • West Coast: BC
  • Northern Canada: YT, NT, NU

Major Cities (Quick Reference)

  • Ottawa — national capital
  • Toronto — Ontario
  • Montréal — Quebec
  • Vancouver — British Columbia
  • Calgary — Alberta
  • Edmonton — Alberta
  • Winnipeg — Manitoba
  • Halifax — Nova Scotia

Key Geographic Features

  • Rocky Mountains — western mountain range
  • Great Lakes — shared with the United States
  • Hudson Bay — large inland sea
  • Canadian Shield — vast geological region
  • Arctic Archipelago — northern island groups

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Canada Map FAQs

  • Where is Canada located?
    Canada is located in North America.
  • How many provinces does Canada have?
    Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories.
  • What is the capital of Canada?
    Ottawa is the capital city.

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