What was Canada's first capital city?

Answer 1

Canada's capital has always been, and still is, Ottawa, Ontario. ======================================================= O.K., call me a nitpicker, but there was a Canada before there was a Canada. Confused? The province of Canada existed from 1841 to July 1, 1867. It was a colony consisting of the former Upper Canada (which, after Confederation, was the Province of Ontario) and Lower Canada (which, after Confederation, was the Province of Quebec). They had been united as a result of Lord Durham's report. The most important achievement of the province of Canada was 'responsible government.' The capital of the province of Canada shifted back and forth among Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and Quebec City. Finally it settled in Ottawa. So to say the capital of Canada has always been Ottawa is not entirely accurate. But it is accurate to say that the capital of Canada in 1867 was Ottawa, and it was true both before and after July 1, 1867.

Answer 2

The pre-Confederation colony known as the Province of Canada existed from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867. During its 26 year history, the capital of the colony moved six times. The history of such moves is as follows:

Kingston 1841 - 1843

Montreal 1843 - 1849

Toronto 1849 - 1852

Quebec 1852 - 1856

Toronto 1856 - 1858

Quebec 1859 - 1866

Ottawa 1866 - 1867

Ottawa was chosen as the location of the permanent capital of the colony by Queen Victoria in 1857. Construction was begun on the parliament buildings. The first stage was completed in 1865. The final session of the last parliament of the Province of Canada before Confederation was held in the new parliament buildings.

Ottawa remained the capital of Canada after Confederation and is still the Capital of Canada.

Answer 3

In 1844, the capital of the Province of Canada was Quebec City.

Answer 4

The capital of Canada changed to Ottawa in 1857. The capital had changed several times before this final change which was made by Queen Victoria.