List of Cities in Canada

Introduction

Canada's cities extended from east to west over the continent of North America, with several important cities situated close to the US border. Here is a list of some of Canada's most populous cities, and they are described as follows.

1. Ottawa

   

Ottawa's former name is Bytown. It was Established in 1826 as Bytown. The city area is 2,790.30 km², while the urban area is 520.82 km², and the metro area is 6,767.41 km². Ottawa area codes are 613, 343. and its Postal code is K0A-K4C

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 1,017,449, and its Density is 365/km².
  • Population in Urban is 1,017,449 and its Density 1,954/km
  • Population in Metro is 1,488,307 and its Density 185/km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00(EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00(EDT).

• Government:
  • It has a Single-tier municipality with a Mayor- council system.

2. Edmonton

   

Edmonton's former name is City of Champions. It was established in 1795. and Alberta is the province of Edmonton city. The land area is 765.61 km², the urban area is 627.20 km², and the metro area is 9,416.19 km². Edmonton area codes are 780, 587, 825, 368, and its Postal code is T5A - T6Y   

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 1,010,899, And its Density is 1,320.4/km².
  • Population in Urban is 1,151,635 and its Density 1,836.2/km
  • Population in Metro is 1,418,118 and its Density 150.6/km².

• Time Zone:
  • The City of Mountain Time Zone is UTC-07:00 (MST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-06:00 (MDT).

• Government:
  • The Governing body is Edmonton City Council.

3. Victoria:

   

The capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia is Victoria. And the former name is The Garden City. In Western Canada, Victoria is the southernmost major city. The city area is 19.47 km², the urban area is215.88 km², and the metro area is 696.15 km². Victoria area codes are 250, 778, 236, 672.   

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 91,867, and its Density is 4,722.3 /km².
  • Population in Urban is 335,696 and its Density 1,555.0/km².
  • The population in Metro is 397,237, and its Density is 571.3/km

• Time Zone:
  • The Pacific Time Zone is UTC- 08:00 (PST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC- 07:00 (PDT).

• Government:
  • It has an elected city council.

4. Winnipeg

   

The former name of the city is Winterpeg. Its name is derived from the name Lake Winnipeg, and Manitoba is the province of Winnipeg city. The land area is 461.78 km², and the urban area is 5,285.46 km². Winnipeg area codes are 204 and 431.     

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 749,607, and its Density is 1,430/km
  • Population in Urban is 758,515 and its Density1,429/km².
  • The population in Metro is 834,678, and its Density is 157.90/km².

• Time Zone:
  • The City of Eastern Time Zone is UTC-6 (CST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-5 (CDT).

• Government:
  • The Governing body is Winnipeg City Council.

5. Toronto

   

In Canada, it is the most populated city. It was established on August 27, 1793. Ontario is the province of Toronto city. The city area is 630.20 km², the urban area is 1,792.99 km², and the metro area is 5,905.71 km². Toronto area codes are 416, 647, 437. and its Postal code span is M

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 2,794,356.
  • Population in Region is 9,765,188.
  • Population in Metro is 6,202,225.

• Time Zone:
  • Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST).
  • In summer (DST), Daylight saving time is UTC-4 (EDT).

• Government:
  • It has a single-tier municipality with a mayor-council system.

6. Montreal

   

In Canada, Montreal is the second-most populous city. The city's former name is The City of Festivals, The City of Saints, The City of a Hundred Steeples, Sin City, La Métropole. Quebec is the province of Montreal city. The city area is 431.50 km², the land area is 365.13 km², the urban area is 1,293.99 km², and the metro area is 4,604.26 km². Montreal area codes are 514 and 438, and 263, and its Postal code is H.

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 1,762,949, and its Density is 4,828.3 /km².
  • The population in Metro is 4,291,732, and its Density is 919 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Montreal City Council.

7. Vancouver

   

In Canada, Vancouver is the most populated and comfortable city. Its name is derived from Captain George Vancouver. It was established on April 6, 1886, and British Columbia is the province of Vancouver city. The city area is 115.18 km², the urban area is 876.44 km², and the metro area is 2,878.52 km². Vancouver area codes are 604, 778, 236, 672, and its Canadian Postal code span is V5K - V6T, V6Z, V7X - V7Y

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 662,248, and its Density is 5,749.9 /km².
  • Population in Urban is 2,264,823 and its Density 2,584 /km².
  • Population in Metro is 2,642,825 and its Density /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Pacific Time Zone is UTC-08:00 (PST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-07:00 (PDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Vancouver City Council.

8. Calgary

   

This name is taken from Calgary, Mull. It was founded in 1875. And Alberta is the province of Calgary city. The city area is 820.62 / km², the urban area is 621.72 / km², and the metro area is 5,098.68 / km². Calgary area codes are 403, 587, 825, 368. And its Postal code is T1Y, T2A - T3S   

• Population:
  • The population in city is 1,306,784, and its Density is 1,592.4 /km².
  • Population in Urban is 1,305,550 and its Density 2,099.9 /km².
  • Population in Metro is 1,481,806 and its Density 290.6 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • The City of Mountain Time Zone is UTC-07:00 (MST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-06:00 (MDT).

• Government:
  • The Governing body is Calgary City Council.

9. Quebec

   

The former name is La VieilleCapitale. It was first settled on October 11, 1535, by Jacques Cartier, and It was founded on July 3, 1608, by Samuel de Champlain and was re-established in 1832. Quebec is the province of this city. The city area is 485.77 km², the urban area is 427.66 km², and the metro area is 3,408.70 km². The area codes are 418,581,367. and its Postal code is G1A to G2N   

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 531,902, and its Density is 1,173.2/km².
  • Population in Urban is 705,103 and its Density 1,648.7/km².
  • The population in Metro is 800,296, and its Density is 234.8 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST)
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT)

• Government:
  • The Governing body is Quebec City Council.

10. Hamilton

    

Ontario is the province of Hamilton city. It is more populace and industrial area. It was established on June 9, 1846, 175 years ago. Its name comes from George Hamilton, a Canadian merchant and politician who found a city. The former name is The Ambitious City, The Electric City, The Hammer, Steeltown. The city area is 1,138.11 km², the urban area is 351.67 km², and the metro area is 1,371.76 km². Hamilton area codes are 905, 289, 365, and 742.     

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 536,917, and its Density is 480.6 /km².
  • Population in Urban is 693,645, and the population in Metro is 763,445.

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT)

• Government:
  • The governing body is Hamilton City Council

11. Cambridge

    

Ontario is the province of Cambridge city. It was established in January 1973. The land area is 112.99 km². Cambridge area codes are 519, 226, and 548. Its Postal codes are N1P to N1T, N3C to N3E, N3H.   

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 138,479, and its Density is 1,225.5 /km².
  • The population in Metro is 575,847.

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST)

• Government:
  • The governing body is Cambridge City Council.

12. Kitchener

    

Ontario is the province of Kitchener city. It was founded in 1807 and established in 1833. This largest city was located in The River Ouse. The city area is 136.81 km², the land area is 136.81 km², the urban area is 269.23 km², and the metro area is 1,091.16 km². Kitchener area codes are 519, 226, and 548, and its Postal code is N2A to N2H, N2M to N2R.   

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 256,885, and its Density is 1,900 /km².
  • Population in Urban is 470,015, and its Density is 1,745.8 /km².
  • The population in Metro is 575,847, and its Density is 480.1 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-4 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Kitchener City Council.

13. Mississauga

    

This city is located on the edge of Lake Ontario. It was established in 1968, and Ontario is the province of Mississauga city. Mississauga area codes are 905, 289, 365, and 742, and its Postal code is L4T to L5W & M7R. The total area is 292.43 km².   

• Population:
  • The total population is 717,961, and its Density is 2,467.60 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is the Mississauga City Council.

14. Brampton

    

Ontario is the province of Brampton city. In 1853 it was established as the village, then in 1873 as a town, and 1974 as a city. The former name of the city is Flower City. It is also called the grass house industry. The land area is 266.71 km², Brampton area codes are 905, 289, 365, and 742, and its Postal code is L6P to L7A.   

• Population:
  • The total population is 266.71, and its Density is 266.71 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-4 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Brampton City Council.

15. Surrey

    

The former name is the City of Parks. British Columbia is the province of Surrey city. The total area is 316.11 km². Surrey area codes are 604, 778, 236, 672, and its Postal code is V3R-V3X, V3Z-V4A, V4N-V4P.   

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 568,322, and its Density is 1,797.9 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Pacific Time Zone is UTC-08:00 (PST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-07:00 (PDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Surrey City Council.

16. Halifax

    

The former name is Mi'kmaq. Its name means Great Harbour. Nova Scotia is the province of Halifax city. The municipality area is 5,475.57 km², the urban area is 238.29 km², and the metro area is 7,276.22 km². Halifax area codes are 902 782, and its Postal code span is B0J, B3A to B4G. 

• Population:
  • The municipality population is 439,819, and its Density is 80.3 /km².
  • Population in Urban is 348,634, and its Density is 1,463.1 /km².
  • The population in Metro is 465,703, and its Density is 64.0 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Atlantic Time Zone is UTC-04:00 (AST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (AST).

• Government:
  • The Governing body is Halifax Regional Council.

17. Laval

    

It was established on August 6, 1965. and Quebec is the province of the Laval city. Laval area codes are 450 and 579, and its Postal code span is H7A to H7Y.

• Population:
  • The total population is 438 366, and its Density is 1,710.9 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-4 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Laval City Council.

18. London

    

It was established in 1826, and Ontario is the province of London city. The land area is 420.50 km², the urban area is 232.48 km², and the metro area is 2,662.40 km². London area codes are 519, 226, and 548. Its postal code is N5V to N6P.   

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 422,324, and its Density is 913.1 /km².
  • The population in Metro is 543,551.

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is London City Council.

19. Markham

    

The former name is The High-Tech Capital. It was established in 1794, and Ontario is the province of Markham city. Markham area codes are 905, 289, 365, and 742, and its Postal code is L3P to L3S, L6B to L6G. The total area is 210.93 km². 

• Population:
  • The population is 338,503, and its Density is 1,604.8 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Markham City Council.

20. Vaughan

    

Ontario is the province of Vaughan city. It was situated in York Region, a regional municipality in Southern Ontario. It was established in 1792. The city area is 272.44km², Vaughan area codes are 905, 289, 365, and 742.     

• Population:
  • The total population is 323,103, and its Density is 1,185.9/km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST)
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-4 (EDT)

• Government:
  • The governing body is Vaughan City Council.

21. Gatineau

    

In western Quebec, on the northern bank of the Ottawa River, this city is situated and is also called the largest city. Quebec is the province of Gatineau city. The city area is 381.30 km², the land area is 342.98 km², and the metro area is 2,999.90 km². Gatineau area codes are 819 873. and its Postal code is J8L, J8M, J8P, J8R, J8T, J8V, J8X to J8Z, J9A, J9H to J9J, various K1A (Government Offices)   

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 276,245, and its Density is 773.7 /km².
  • The population in Metro is 332,057, and its Density is 104.8/km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-4 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Gatineau City Council.

22. Saskatoon

    

The former name is Toontown, Hub City, POW City, The City of Bridges, YXE, Saskabush. It was established in 1883, and Saskatchewan is the province of Saskatoon city. The land area is 226.56 km², and the metro area is 5,864.48 km². Saskatoon area codes are 306, 639, and 474, and its Postal code is S7A - S7C, S7H - S7W.   

• Population:
  • The Population in City is 266,141, and its Density is 1,174.7/km².
  • The population in Metro is 317,480, and its Density is 54.1 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Center Time Zone is UTC-06:00 (CST).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Saskatoon City Council.

23. Longueuil

    

This city is located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River. It was established in 1657, and Quebec is the province of the Longueuil city. The total area is 122.90 km², and the land area is 115.59 km².Longueuil area codes are 450 and 579, and its Postal code span is J3Y, J3Z, J4G to J4N, J4T, J4V   

• Population:
  • The total population is 239,700, and its Density is 2,002.0 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-4 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Longueuil City Council.

24. Burnaby

    

It is a city in a geographic and cultural region of the mainland seashore of British Columbia, situated in the centre of the Peninsula. It was established in 1892, and British Columbia is the province of Burnaby city. The total area is 98.6 km², Burnaby area codes are 604, 778, 236, 672, and its Postal code is V3N, V5A - V5C, V5E, V5G - V5H, V5J.     

• Population:
  • The total population is 232,755, and its Density is 2,568.7/km².

• Time Zone:
  • Pacific Time Zone is UTC-08:00 (PST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-07:00(PDT).

• Government:
  • The Governing body is Burnaby City Council.

25. Windsor

    

The former name is The City of Roses, Automotive Capital of Canada. It was established in 1749, and Ontario is the province of Windsor city. It is a major benefactor to Canada for A factory, manufacturing plant, or production plant. The city area is 146.32 km², the urban area is 175.77 km², and the metro area is 1,022.84 km². Windsor area codes are 519, 226, and 548, and its Postal code is N8N to N8Y N9A to N9K.   

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 229,660.
  • The population in Urban is 306,519.
  • The population in Metro is 422,630.

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The Governing body is Windsor City Council.

26. Regina

    

Regina is the capital city of Saskatchewan. The former name is The Queen City. It was established in 1882, and Saskatchewan is the province of Regina city. The city area is 179.97 km², and the metro area is 179.97 km². Regina area codes are 306, 639, and 474, and its Postal code is S4K - S4Z   

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 215,106, and its Density is 1,195.2/km².
  • The population in Urban is 214,631.
  • The population in Metro is 236,481, and its Density is 54.7 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Central Time Zone is UTC-06:00 (CST).

• Government:
  • The Governing body is Regina City Council.

27. Richmond

    

British Columbia is the province of Richmond city. It was established as a municipality on November 10, 1879, and established as a city on December 3, 1990. The total area is 129.27 km². Richmond area codes are 604, 778, 236, 672, and its Postal code span is V6V - V6Y, V7A - V7C, V7E.   

• Population:
  • The total population is 209,937, and its Density is 1,534.1 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Pacific Time Zone is UTC-08:00 (PST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-07:00 (PDT).
• Government:
  • The governing body is Richmond City Council.

28. Oshawa

    

The former name is Canada's Motor City. Oshawa city is situated on the Lake Ontario shoreline, And Ontario is the province of Oshawa city. The city area is 145.68 km². Oshawa area codes are 905, 289, 365, and 742, and its Postal code is L1G to L1L.   

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 166,000, and its Density is 1,027.0 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Oshawa City Council.

29. Abbotsford

    

The former name of the City is Abby. It was established in 1892, and British Columbia is the province of Abbotsford city. The city area is 375.55 km². Abbotsford area codes are 604, 778, 236, 672, and its Postal code span is V2S-V2T, V3G, V4X   

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 141,397, and its Density is 376.5 /km².
  • The population in Metro is 180,518.

• Time Zone:
  • Pacific Time Zone is UTC-8 (PST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-7 (PDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Abbotsford City Council.

30. Coquitlam

    

It has a marine climate, and British Columbia is the province of Coquitlam city. In this province, Coquitlam is the largest city. The land area is 122.30 km². Coquitlam area codes are 604, 778, 236, 672, and its Postal code is V3E, V3J - V3K.   

• Population:
  • The total population in the city is 139,284, and its Density is 1,138.9 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Pacific Time Zone is UTC-08:00 (PST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-07:00 (PDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Coquitlam City Council.

31. Barrie

    

Ontario is the province of Barrie city. Barrie is located on the conventional land of Wyandot people or Huron Anishinaabeg people. It was first settled at the end of the War of 1812. It was established in 1854 as the village,1870 as a town, and 1959 as the city. The city area is 99.04km², the urban area is 171.53 km², and the metro area is 898.02 km². Barrie area codes are 705 and 249, and its Postal code span is L4M to L4N, L9J, L9X.   

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 141,434, and its Density is 1,428.0/km².
  • The population in Urban is 172,657, and its Density is 918.27/km².
  • The population in Metro is 918.27, and its Density is 219.4 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-4 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Barrie City Council

32. Kelowna

    

In the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is situated. It was established in 1879, and British Columbia is the province of Kelowna city. The former name is Orchard City, K-Town, Sun City. The city area is 211.85 km², and the metro area is 2,904.86 km². Kelowna area codes are 250, 778, 236, 672, and its Postal code is V1P, V1V - V1Z, V4T.   

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 144,576, and its Density is 680/km².
  • The population in Metro is 222,162, and its Density is 76/km².

• Time Zone:
  • Pacific Time Zone is UTC-08:00 (PST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-07:00 (PDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is Kelowna City Council.

33. Guelph

    

The former name is The Royal City. It was established on April 23, 1827, and Ontario is the province of Guelph city. The city area is 87.22 km², the urban area is 87.22 km², and the metro area is 593.51 km². Guelph area codes are 519, 226, and 548, and its Postal code is N1C to N1H, N1K to N1L. 

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 143,740, and its Density is 1,644.1 /km².
  • Population in Urban is 143,740 and its Density 1,644.1/km².
  • The population in Metro is 165,588, and its Density is 278.3/km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The Governing Body is Guelph City Council

34. St. Catharines

    

Ontario is the province of St. Catharines city. The former name is The Garden City, St. Kitts, St. Cats, The Kitts. It was established in 1779, 243 years ago. The land area is 96.13 km², the urban area is 378.68km², and the metro area is 1,397.51 km². St. Catharines area codes are 905, 289, 365, and 742. Its Postal code is L2M to L2W.

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 133,113, and its Density is 1,384.8/km².
  • Population in Urban is 309,319, and its Density is 816.8/ /km².
  • The population in Metro is 406,074, and its Density is 280.6/km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-5 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-4 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The Governing body is St. Catharines City Council.

35. Kingston

    

The former name is Limestone City. It is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario, near the mouth of the Cataraqui River and at the entrance of the St. Lawrence River. It was Established in 1673 as Fort Cataraqui; later renamed Fort Frontenac. Ontario is the province of Kingston city. On February 10, 1841, the United Provinces of Canada selected Kingston as its first capital. The land area is 451.19 km², and the metro area is 1,906.82 km². Kingston area codes are 613 / 343, and its Postal code is K7K to K7P.   

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 132,485, and its Density is 274.4 /km².
  • The population in Metro is 172,546, and its Density 83.1/km².

• Time Zone:
  • Eastern Time Zone is UTC-05:00 (EST).
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-04:00 (EDT).

• Government:
  • The Governing Body is Kingston City Council

36. St. John's

    

It was established on August 5, 1583, by the Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I.  Newfoundland and Labrador is the province of St. John's City. The city area is 446.02 km², the urban area is 446.02 km², and the metro area is 931.56km². St. John's area code is 709, and its Postal code is A1A-A1H, A1S.

• Population:
  • The population in the city is 110,525, and its Density is 244.1/km².
  • Population in Urban is 178,427 and its Density 1,074.9/km².
  • The population in Metro is 20,955, and its Density is 255.9 /km².

• Time Zone:
  • Newfoundland Time Zone is UTC-03:30 (NST)
  • In summer, Daylight saving time is UTC-02:30 (NDT).

• Government:
  • The governing body is St. John's City Council.