What are the capitals of the Canadian provinces and territories?
Canada consists of 14 capital cities. There is Ottawa, which is the national capital. In addition there exist 10 capital cities of the provinces and 3 capital cities belonging to the territories. Alberta Edmonton. The name Edmonton has been derived from Fort Edmonton which was built in 1795. Manitoba Winnipeg. Winnipeg is derived from the Cree Winnipi. The translation could be murky water or dirty water. Winnipeg Metropolitan was an amalgamation of the adjoining municipalities that was formed on November 1, 1960. The city of Winnipeg was reorganized on January 1, 1972. British Columbia Victoria: The citys name was kept in honor of Queen Victoria (1819-1900). The selection of the name was done by the Hudson’s Bay Company on June 10, 1843. New Brunswick Fredericton: Fredericton was formed on February 22, 1785. The name had been kept in honor of Prince Frederick, Bishop of Osnaburg. Northwest Territories Yellowknife: The name Yellowknife was taken from the Athapaskan band of Amerindians.
