Cities & Towns in Canada map & data
There are 1,494 cities and towns mapped in Canada, spread over 13 provinces and territories. The most are in Ontario (290), Newfoundland and Labrador (267) and Quebec (211). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Montréal, Edmonton and Ottawa.
Cities & Towns by province or territory
| Province or territory | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 290 | 19% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 267 | 18% |
| Quebec | 211 | 14% |
| Saskatchewan | 159 | 11% |
| Manitoba | 158 | 11% |
| Alberta | 137 | 9.2% |
| British Columbia | 113 | 7.6% |
| Nova Scotia | 56 | 3.7% |
| New Brunswick | 44 | 2.9% |
| Nunavut | 25 | 1.7% |
| Prince Edward Island | 12 | 0.8% |
| Northwest Territories | 12 | 0.8% |
| Yukon | 10 | 0.7% |
Notable cities and towns in Canada
- MontréalQuebec · pop. 1762949
- EdmontonAlberta · pop. 1010899 · 645 m
- OttawaOntario · pop. 934243
- SurreyBritish Columbia · pop. 568322
- WinnipegManitoba · pop. 663617 · 238 m
- ReginaSaskatchewan · pop. 215106
- St. John'sNewfoundland and Labrador · pop. 110525
- HalifaxNova Scotia · pop. 403131
- QuébecQuebec · pop. 530168
- CalgaryAlberta · pop. 1267344
- TorontoOntario · pop. 2731571
- Prince GeorgeBritish Columbia · pop. 76708 · 575 m
- SaskatoonSaskatchewan · pop. 246376 · 481 m
- GatineauQuebec · pop. 276245
- LethbridgeAlberta · pop. 83517 · 910 m (2,990 ft) m
- HamiltonOntario · pop. 569353
- Maple RidgeBritish Columbia · pop. 90990 · 294 m
- Trois-RivièresQuebec · pop. 139163
- St. AlbertAlberta · pop. 68232
- GuelphOntario · pop. 131794 · 338 m
- AbbotsfordBritish Columbia · pop. 153524
- Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec · pop. 100238
- Grande PrairieAlberta · pop. 63166
- BurlingtonOntario · pop. 186948
- VancouverBritish Columbia · pop. 662248 · 10 m
- LavalQuebec · pop. 438366
- SudburyOntario · pop. 161531
- Langley TownshipBritish Columbia · pop. 132603
- MississaugaOntario · pop. 717961
- SaanichBritish Columbia · pop. 117735
- BramptonOntario · pop. 656480
- District of North VancouverBritish Columbia · pop. 85395
- ChathamOntario · pop. 109000
- Fort St. JohnBritish Columbia · pop. 21465 · 690 m
- LondonOntario · pop. 422324
- Kawartha LakesOntario · pop. 75423
- MarkhamOntario · pop. 338503
- SarniaOntario · pop. 72366
- VaughanOntario · pop. 323103
- Halton HillsOntario · pop. 61161
What's in this layer
Every city or town in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Every city and town, with population where known.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cities and towns are there in Canada?
This layer holds 1,494 cities and towns in Canada, the most of them in Ontario. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each city or town?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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