Regions of Canada

Known for its Rocky Mountains, Alberta is a culturally diverse province with lively communities. In Alberta you can hike many beautiful trails, discover dinosaur bones in the prehistoric Canadian Badlands, shop in the Western Hemisphere’s largest shopping mall, or go to the Calgary Stampede. Alberta’s economy is driven by natural resources, oil and gas and innovation sectors.

• Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education
• Alberta Ministry of Education
• Alberta Tourism
• Government of Alberta
• Study in Alberta

British Columbia (BC) is located on Canada’s west coast between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. People love the province’s landscapes, outdoor adventures and culinary scene. Whether you decide to hike a mountain, take a wine country tour or take in the wildlife, there’s something for everyone. BC’s growing economy has many opportunities in the clean technology, forestry and technology sectors.

• BC Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training
• BC Ministry of Education of Child Care
• BC for High School
• EducationPlannerBC
• Government of BC
• LearnLiveBC
• Map of BC
• Study in BC
• WelcomeBC
• WorkBC

Located at the geographic centre of both Canada and North America, Manitoba is a land of majestic wildlife and natural beauty. Come to Manitoba and experience the vibrant culture, meet friendly people or take a tour to see polar bears. Manitoba boasts a diverse economy with strengths in natural resources, hydro-electricity, agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

• Government of Manitoba
• Manitoba International Education
• Manitoba Tourism
• Map of Manitoba
• Study in Manitoba

New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province. It borders Québec, Nova Scotia and United States. You can live in a small town or city and be close to beautiful lakes, rivers and outdoor spaces. New Brunswick is strategically located, providing easy access to worldwide markets by land, rail, sea, and world class telecom. It has strong cybersecurity, agritech, technology and advanced manufacturing sectors.

• New Brunswick Education and Early Childhood Development
• New Brunswick Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
• Map of New Brunswick
• New Brunswick Tourism
• Government of New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador is located on the eastern edge of North America. It’s known for its unique cultural character where the people are creative, welcoming and great storytellers. The province has a cluster of innovative and world-class ocean technology institutions, companies, and industry organizations.

• Map of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education
• Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
• Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Situated in northern Canada between Yukon and Nunavut, the Northwest Territories (NWT) is a land of natural beauty. Indigenous peoples make up more than 50% of the territory’s population. You’ll find many opportunities for adventures from hiking in a National Park, canoeing a northern river, seeing northern lights and celebrating Indigenous cultures. The NWT’s economy is largely based in agricultural, fisheries, mining, energy as well as oil and gas sectors.

• NWT Education and Training
• Map of NWT
• NWT Tourism
• Government of NWT

In Nova Scotia, you’ll never be far from the ocean. You can enjoy surfing, sea kayaking, wineries and farmer’s markets all within a close distance. You can choose from a variety of vibrant and welcoming urban and rural communities. Nova Scotia is a growing economic hub with thriving IT and digital media, financial services, ocean technology and transportation and logistics sectors.

• Government of Nova Scotia
• Map of Nova Scotia
• Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
• Nova Scotia Tourism
• Study in Nova Scotia

The name Nunavut means “our land” in Inuktitut, the regional Inuit language. Inuit have lived in Nunavut for thousands of years. The territory comprises a major portion of Northern Canada and most of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. There is much to discover and you may even get the opportunity to see northern lights! Nunavut is also an ideal location for scientific exploration and business.

• Government of Nunavut 
• Map of Nunavut
• Nunavut Department of Education
• Nunavut Tourism

Ontario borders Manitoba, Québec, and the northern United States. It’s home to Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, known for its many parks, museums and festivals. You could also choose to live in Toronto for big city adventures and stop at the CN tower, one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. Ontario has a diverse economy with rapidly-growing automotive, life sciences and clean technology sectors. It’s also the largest IT region in North America outside of Silicon Valley. 

• College and university in Ontario
• Map of Ontario
• Ontario Ministry of Education
• Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
• Ontario Tourism
• Government of Ontario

Prince Edward Island (PEI) is Canada’s smallest province. It’s known for its beautiful landscapes, sandy beaches and sandstone cliffs. The province’s capital city of Charlottetown offers peaceful small-city living combined with a lively food and cultural scene. PEI has strong traditional industries such as agriculture, fisheries and tourism, but is also seeing growth in bioscience, IT and renewable energy sectors.

• Government of PEI
• Map of PEI
• PEI Education and lifelong learning
• PEI Tourism

Québec is Canada’s largest province. It’s known for it’s distinct geography, history and culture. French is the official language of Québec, so it is the perfect place to learn or improve your French skills. English is spoken and understood in most cities in Québec. Québec’s thriving economy focuses on technology, manufacturing, green energy and financial services sectors.

• Association des collèges privés du Québec
• Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire (BCI)
• Destination universités Québec (French only)
• Fédération des établissements d’enseignement privés (French only)
• Government of Québec
• Map of Québec
• Québec International
• Québec métiers d’avenir
• Québec Tourism
• Studying in Québec
• What is a cégep?

Saskatchewan is a picturesque province with prairie land spanning hundreds of kilometres. Known as Canada’s breadbasket, Saskatchewan is a unique mix of people, cultures and geography. The province is known for its wealth of minerals and energy resources as well as agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

• Government of Saskatchewan
• Map of Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan Advanced Education
• Saskatchewan International Education
• Saskatchewan Tourism

Yukon is located in the northwest corner of Canada. It borders British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Alaska. You’ll find a variety of activities to enjoy from outdoor adventures with mountains, boreal forests, rivers and glaciers. There are also many cultural events and festivals. Yukon has an entrepreneurial culture as well as strong mining and construction sectors.

• Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon (French only)
• Government of Yukon
• Immigrate to the Yukon
• Map of Yukon
• Yukon apprentices and Trades
• Yukon education and schools
• Yukon Tourism