Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

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In what year was Ottawa chosen to be Canada's capital by Queen Victoria?

1857
1867
1877
1887

The correct answer is: 1857

Ottawa was chosen to be Canada's capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. This was known as the "Queen's choice" as it was the decision of Queen Victoria herself. The other options, B, C, and D, are later years and did not involve the direct involvement of Queen Victoria. Additionally, Britain's North American colonies did not officially become the Dominion of Canada until 1867, making it unlikely for Ottawa to have been chosen as the capital in 1867.