Canadian Capital Geography Trivia Quiz

Answer: Edmonton

Edmonton is often referred to as "the gateway to the north". It is the capital of Alberta. Edmonton was incorporated as a town in 1892 and a city in 1904, becoming the capital of the new province of Alberta a year later. None of the other options given in this question are provincial capitals, but Ottawa is the capital of the country of Canada.

Answer: True

Many think that the much larger city of Vancouver is the capital of BC, but the capital is actually Victoria, a lovely city on Vancouver Island. Victoria is named after Queen Victoria. Besides being the provincial capital, the city is known for its warm climate and high number of retirees (perhaps because of its warm climate).

Answer: Winnipeg

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba, and sits in the middle of the country on the Canadian prairies. There is a sign on the Trans-Canada Highway about 30 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg marking the longitudinal (east-west) centre of Canada at 96 degrees, 38 minutes and 45 seconds west.

Answer: Fredericton

Fredericton sits on the St. John River in New Brunswick. The city is at an altitude of only 17 m (56 ft) above sea level, so spring flooding is often an issue in this capital.

Answer: St. John's

St, John's Newfoundland and Labrador is the provincial capital that is the furthest east, so it is not surprising that the area was the first one settled by those arriving from Europe. In fact, historians note that it was early in the 17th century that the town of St. John's was established as a permanent community. None of the other options given in this question are provincial capitals.

Answer: Halifax

The Port of Halifax is preferred by many ocean-going vessels because it is one of the world's most naturally deep harbours. Despite its northern location, it remains ice-free in normal winters. It is also very wide, and two days closer to Europe than any other North American port. Additionally, it is one day closer to Southeast Asia (via the Suez Canal) than any other North American East Coast port.

Answer: Glacial Lake Iroquois

Toronto is Ontario's capital. During the ice age, Toronto was under Glacial Lake Iroquois. When the ice receded, one of the major geographical characteristics that was left is in the form of a series of escarpments. These escarpments are known as the "Iroquois Shoreline", and mark the former boundary of the glacial lake.

The Scarborough Bluffs, a popular natural area in Toronto, form a part of the Iroquois Shoreline.

Answer: Northumberland Strait

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island is the capital of Canada's smallest province. It sits on the Charlottetown harbour at the point where the Elliot, North, and Hillsborough rivers come together. The harbour empties into the Northumberland Strait in the southern part of the Gulf of St, Lawrence.

Answer: 4

Quebec City is the capital city of the province of Quebec. It is said that, unlike many cities in northern climates, Quebec City experiences four distinct seasons. Citizens typically experience hot summers, very cold winters, and short spring and fall seasons where temperatures fall in between the summer and winter seasons.

Answer: Flat plain

Regina is the capital city of Saskatchewan, one of Canada's prairie provinces. In recent years, residents have planted trees in the area, but for the most part, the land is very flat and naturally treeless.