Canada is divided into 13 self-governing units known as provinces and territories. In casual conversation, it’s also common to talk of Canada as being split into around six “regions;” large geographic zones that share various things in common, including climate, landscape, industry, demographics, and politics.
In this section, we’ll examine Canada from both perspectives. After an overview of the country’s landscape, nature, and weather, we’ll take a closer look at the three biggest provinces — Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia — as well as the three regions that contain the rest.
