British Columbia on the Canadian Citizenship Test

British Columbia comes up regularly in Canadian citizenship test questions. Knowing its capital and its history will help you answer with confidence on exam day.

Capital and region

The capital of British Columbia is Victoria. The province joined Confederation in 1871 and sits on Canada's West Coast.

Key facts to remember for the test

• Capital: Victoria.
• Joined Confederation: 1871.
• Region: the West Coast.

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