Victoria Facts

Victoria is the capital city of the province of British Columbia, Canada. Victoria is a gateway to the Pacific Rim, is close to U.S. Markets, and has many sea and air links that make it a business hub. With the mildest climate in Canada, Victoria is known for its gardens and is a clean and charming city. Victoria holds many reminders of both its native and British heritage, and views of totem poles combine with afternoon tea. The focus of downtown Victoria is the inner harbour, overlooked by the Parliament Buildings and the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

19.68 sq. km (7.6 sq. miles) (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

78,057 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

1862

1871

Victoria municipal elections are held every three years on the third Saturday in November.

Date of the last Victoria municipal election: Saturday, November 19, 2011

Date of the next Victoria municipal election: Saturday November 15, 2014

Victoria's city council is made up of 9 elected representatives: one mayor and 8 city councillors.

Major attractions in the capital city include:

Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada, and with an eight-month frost-free season flowers bloom year-round. The average annual rainfall for Victoria is 66.5 cm (26.2 in.), far less than in Vancouver, BC or New York City.

Summers in Victoria are pleasantly warm and dry with an average maximum temperature in July and August of 21.8°C (71°F).

Victoria winters are mild, with rain and the occasional light snow. The average temperature in January is 3°C (38°F). Spring can start as early as February.

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Edmonton Alberta Facts

Edmonton is the capital city of the province of Alberta, Canada. Sometimes called Canada's Gateway to the North, Edmonton is the farthest north of Canada's large cities and has important road, rail and air transportation links. From its beginnings as a Hudson's Bay Company fur trading fort, Edmonton has evolved into a city with a wide range of cultural, sporting and tourist attractions, and is the host of thirty established festivals each year. Most of Edmonton's population works in the service and trade industries as well as in the municipal, provincial and federal governments.

Edmonton, Alberta is located on the North Saskatchewan River near the centre of the province of Alberta, Canada.

684.37 sq. km (264 sq. miles) (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

730,372 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

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1905

Edmonton municipal elections are held every three years on the third Monday in October.

The last Edmonton municipal election was held on Monday, October 18, 2010.

The next Edmonton municipal election will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013.

The city council of Edmonton, Alberta is made up of 13 elected representatives: one mayor and 12 city councillors.

Major attractions in Edmonton, Alberta include:

Edmonton, Alberta has a fairly dry climate, with warm summers and cold winters.

Summers in Edmonton are hot and suuny. Although July is the month with the most rain, showers and thunderstorms are usually short. July and August have the warmest temperatures, with highs around 24°C (75°F). Summer days in June and July in Edmonton bring 17 hours of daylight.

Winters in Edmonton are less severe than in many other Canadian cities, with low humidity and less snow. Although the winter temperature can dip to -40°C/F, the cold spells last only a few days and usually come with sunshine. January is the coldest month in Edmonton, and the wind chill can make it feel much colder.

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Saskatchewan Facts

The prairie province of Saskatchewan produces more than half of the wheat grown in Canada. Saskatchewan is the birthplace of Canadian medicare and home of the RCMP training academy.

651,036 sq. km (251,366 sq. miles) (Natural Resources Canada, 2001)

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Newfoundland Facts

The most eastern province in Canada is made up of the island of Newfoundland and Labrador which is on the mainland of Canada. Newfoundland is the youngest Canadian province, joining Canada in 1949.

Last Newfoundland Provincial Election: October 9, 2007

Next Newfoundland Provincial Election: October 11, 2011

Energy, fisheries, mining, forestry, tourism

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Halifax, Nova Scotia Facts

Halifax is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. The largest urban area in the Atlantic provinces, Halifax looks out over one of the world's largest natural harbours and is an important seaport. Nature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens and hiking, birding and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theatre, art galleries and museums, and a lively nightlife. Halifax is an affordable city that provides a mix of Canadian history and modern living, with the constant influence of the sea.

Halifax is located in the centre of the east coast of Nova Scotia facing the North Atlantic Ocean.

5490.18 sq. km (2119.77 sq. miles) (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

372,679 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

Halifax was incorporated as a city in 1841. In 1996 it was amalgamated with meighbouring communities into the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Halifax municipal elections are held every four years on the third Saturday in October.

Date of the last Halifax municpal election: Saturday, October 18, 2008

Date of the next Halifax municpal election: Saturday, October 20, 2012

The Halifax Regional Council is the main governing and legislative body for the Halifax Regional Municipality. The Halifax Regional Council is made up of 24 elected representatives: the mayor and 23 municipal councillors.

Major attractions in Halifax include:

Halifax weather is influenced by the ocean. Winters are mild and summers are cool. Halifax is foggy and misty, with fog on more than 100 days of the year, especially in spring and early summer.

Winters in Halifax are moderate, but wet with both rain and snow. The average high temperature in January is 2°C (29°F). Spring comes slowly, and eventually arrives in April. It too brings rain and fog.

Summers in Halifax are short, but beautiful. In July the average high temperature is 23°C (74°F). By late summer or early fall, Halifax may feel the tail end of a hurricane or tropical storm.

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Fredericton Facts

Fredericton is the capital city of the province of New Brunswick, Canada. With a downtown of only 16 blocks, this picturesque capital city provides the benefits of a larger city while still being affordable. Fredericton is strategically located on the Saint John River and is within a day's drive of Halifax, Toronto and New York City. Fredericton is a centre for information technology, engineering and environment industries, and is home to two universities and a variety of training colleges and institutes.

Fredericton is located on the banks of the Saint John River in central New Brunswick.

130.68 sq. km (50.46 sq. miles) (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

50,535 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

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1785

Fredericton municipal elections are held every four years on the second Monday in May.

Date of the last Fredericton municipal election: Monday, May 12, 2008

Date of the next Fredericton municipal election: Monday, May 14, 2012

Fredericton's city council is made up of 13 elected representatives: one mayor and 12 city councillors.

Fredericton has a moderate climate with warm, sunny summers and cold, snowy winters.

Summer temperatures in Fredericton range from 20°C (68°F) to 30 °C (86°F). January is the coldest month in Fredericton with an average temperature of -15°C (5°F), although the temperature can dip to -20°C (-4°F). Winter storms often deliver 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) of snow.

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British Columbia Facts

On the west coast of Canada, British Columbia is the third largest Canadian province. British Columbia has three main mountain ranges and is two-thirds covered in forest.

Forestry, mining, fisheries, agriculture, energy, and transportation

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Manitoba Facts

Manitoba, a prairie province in the heart of Canada, is called the "Land of 100,000 Lakes." Manitoba has a diversified economy, led by manufacturing, then agriculture, hydroelectricity and mining.

Beginning in 2011, Manitoba provincial elections will be held on the first Tuesday in October, every four years.

Date of the last Manitoba provincial election: May 22, 2007

Date of the next Manitoba provincial election: October 4, 2011

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St. John's, Newfoundland Facts

 The Narrows, St. John's Harbour, Newfoundland

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St. John's is the capital city of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. St. John's is Canada's oldest city, and it shows its old-fashioned charm in winding, hilly streets lined with colorful buildings. St. John's sits on a deepwater harbour connected by the Narrows, a long inlet to the Atlantic Ocean. The local economy, depressed by the collapse of the cod fishery in the early 1990s, has been brought back to prosperity with petro-dollars from off-shore oil projects.

The easternmost city in North America, St. John's is situated on the east side of the Avalon Peninsula in southeast Newfoundland.

446.04 sq. km (172.22 sq. miles) (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

100,646 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

1921

In 1832, St. John's became the seat of government of Newfoundland, an English colony at the time, when Newfoundland was granted a colonial legislature by England. St. John's became the capital city of the province of Newfoundland when Newfoundland joined Canadian Confederation in 1949.

St. John's municipal elections are held every four years on the last Tuesday in September.

Date of the last St. John's municipal election: Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Date of the next St. John's municipal election: Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The City of St. John's has a partial ward system with a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, five ward councillors and four councillors at large.

St. John's has a temperate climate, without extremes in temperature. The winters are relatively mild and the summers cool. That's somewhat deceptive though, as Environment Canada also rates St. John's high in other aspects of its weather: it is the foggiest Canadian city; it is the windiest Candian city; and it has the greatest number of days of freezing rain per year.

Winter temperatures in St. John's average around -1°C (30°F), while summer days have an average temperature around 20°C (68°F).

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Winnipeg Facts

Winnipeg is the capital city of the province of Manitoba, Canada. Located at the geographical centre of Canada, Winnipeg is a transportation centre, with extensive rail and air links, as well as the head offices of several major Canadian trucking firms. Winnipeg has a diverse economy and is also a multicultural city where more than 100 languages are spoken. While Winnipeg is an eminently affordable city, it is host to world-class ballet, theatre, visual arts, music and festivals.

Winnipeg is located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, near the centre of North America.

464.01 sq km (179.16 square miles)(Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

633,451 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

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1873. Reincorporated in 1972.

A Winnipeg general municipal election is held every four years on the fourth Wednesday in October. This includes elections for the Mayor and city councillors, as well as elections for school trustees.

Date of the last Winnipeg municipal election: Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Date of the next Winnipeg municipal election: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Winnipeg's city council is made up of 16 elected representatives: one mayor and 15 city councillors.

Major attractions in the capital city include:

Winnipeg has short, very warm summers and long bitterly cold winters. Winnipeg gets lots of snow, usually starting in November and sometimes not finishing until April. Winnipeg is also a windy city, which can make winter more difficult. On the positive side, Winnipeg has the most days of winter sunshine of any Canadian city, and is also dry, which makes the cold more tolerable.

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Winnipeg Facts

Winnipeg is the capital city of the province of Manitoba, Canada. Located at the geographical centre of Canada, Winnipeg is a transportation centre, with extensive rail and air links, as well as the head offices of several major Canadian trucking firms. Winnipeg has a diverse economy and is also a multicultural city where more than 100 languages are spoken. While Winnipeg is an eminently affordable city, it is host to world-class ballet, theatre, visual arts, music and festivals.

Winnipeg is located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, near the centre of North America.

464.01 sq km (179.16 square miles)(Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

633,451 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

1870

1873. Reincorporated in 1972.

A Winnipeg general municipal election is held every four years on the fourth Wednesday in October. This includes elections for the Mayor and city councillors, as well as elections for school trustees.

Date of the last Winnipeg municipal election: Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Date of the next Winnipeg municipal election: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Winnipeg's city council is made up of 16 elected representatives: one mayor and 15 city councillors.

Major attractions in the capital city include:

Winnipeg has short, very warm summers and long bitterly cold winters. Winnipeg gets lots of snow, usually starting in November and sometimes not finishing until April. Winnipeg is also a windy city, which can make winter more difficult. On the positive side, Winnipeg has the most days of winter sunshine of any Canadian city, and is also dry, which makes the cold more tolerable.

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Saskatchewan Facts

The prairie province of Saskatchewan produces more than half of the wheat grown in Canada. Saskatchewan is the birthplace of Canadian medicare and home of the RCMP training academy.

651,036 sq. km (251,366 sq. miles) (Natural Resources Canada, 2001)

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Manitoba Facts

Manitoba, a prairie province in the heart of Canada, is called the "Land of 100,000 Lakes." Manitoba has a diversified economy, led by manufacturing, then agriculture, hydroelectricity and mining.

easternmost prairie province in Canada the province of Manitoba lies between Saskatchewan on the west and Ontario on the east, and between Nunavut on the north and the states of Minnesota and North Dakota on the south see maps of Manitoba

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Ottawa Facts

Ottawa is the national capital of Canada. This picturesque and safe city is the fourth largest city in Canada. Ottawa is cosmopolitan, with museums, galleries, performing arts and festivals, but still has the feel of a small town and is eminently affordable. English and French are the main languages spoken in Ottawa. You will also hear many other languages, as Ottawa is a diverse, multicultural city, and about 25 percent of its residents are from other countries. With 150 km (93 miles) of recreational paths, the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink in the winter, 850 parks, and access to three major waterways, Ottawa is a joy for outdoor enthusiasts. As well as being home to the Government of Canada, Ottawa is a high-technology centre, and boasts more engineers, scientists and PhD graduates per capita than any other city in Canada. It's a great place to bring up a family and a fascinating city to visit.

Ottawa is in eastern Ontario, just across the Ottawa River from Gatineau, Quebec.

2,778.13 sq. km (1,072.64 sq. miles) (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

812,129 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

1855

In 1857, the city of Ottawa was chosen by Queen Victoria as capital of the province of Canada. IN 1867, Ottawa was officially defined by the BNA Act as the capital of the Dominion of Canada.

Date of the last Ottawa municipal election: Monday, October 25, 2010

Ottawa municipal elections are held every four years, on the fourth Monday in October.

Date of the next Ottawa municipal election: Monday, October 27, 2014

The city council of Ottawa is made up of 24 elected representatives: a mayor and 23 councillors.

Just a few of the many attractions in Ottawa are:

Ottawa has a humid, semi-continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The climate is generally pleasant, with four distinct seasons.

Average winter temperatures are around -10°C (14°F), but can sometimes dip to -40°C (-40°F). There is plenty of snow in the winter, but lots of sun too.

While average summer temperatures in Ottawa are around 20°C (68°F), they can soar to 34°C (93°F) and above. "It's not the heat, it's the humidity," is a phrase you'll hear a lot in Ottawa in August.

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