Major Cities in Canada map & data
There are 26 major cities mapped in Canada, spread over 13 provinces and territories. The most are in Quebec (4), New Brunswick (3) and Ontario (3). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Montreal, Toronto and Calgary.
Major Cities by province or territory
| Province or territory | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 4 | 15% |
| New Brunswick | 3 | 12% |
| Ontario | 3 | 12% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 2 | 7.7% |
| Manitoba | 2 | 7.7% |
| Saskatchewan | 2 | 7.7% |
| Alberta | 2 | 7.7% |
| British Columbia | 2 | 7.7% |
| Northwest Territories | 2 | 7.7% |
| Prince Edward Island | 1 | 3.8% |
| Nova Scotia | 1 | 3.8% |
| Yukon | 1 | 3.8% |
| Nunavut | 1 | 3.8% |
Notable major cities in Canada
- MontrealQuebec · pop. 4347000
- TorontoOntario · pop. 2965713
- CalgaryAlberta · pop. 1335145
- WinnipegManitoba · pop. 763922
- VancouverBritish Columbia · pop. 685885
- HalifaxNova Scotia · pop. 440348
- SaskatoonSaskatchewan · pop. 275242
- Saint John'sNewfoundland and Labrador · pop. 111038
- Saint JohnNew Brunswick · pop. 70817
- CharlottetownPrince Edward Island
- WhitehorseYukon
- InuvikNorthwest Territories
- IqaluitNunavut
- QuebecQuebec · pop. 871000
- OttawaOntario · pop. 1028514
- EdmontonAlberta · pop. 1025096
- ChurchillManitoba
- VictoriaBritish Columbia · pop. 94005
- ReginaSaskatchewan · pop. 237011
- Goose BayNewfoundland and Labrador
- CanaportNew Brunswick
- YellowknifeNorthwest Territories
- ScheffervilleQuebec
- MoosoneeOntario
- FrederictonNew Brunswick
- Sept-IlesQuebec
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Canada?
This layer holds 26 major cities in Canada, the most of them in Quebec. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Canada?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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