<P> In 1841 , Upper Canada ceased to exist as present - day southern Quebec joined present - day southern Ontario in the Province of Canada . The capital of Upper Canada had alternated between several cities for a while , and in 1857 , Queen Victoria was asked to choose a more permanent location . Among the influences of her decision were defence concerns , as well as a location that would be somewhat centralized , and she chose Ottawa ( see : History of Parliament Hill ) . </P>
<P> In 1841 , Upper Canada ceased to exist as present - day southern Quebec joined present - day southern Ontario in the Province of Canada . The capital of Upper Canada had alternated between several cities for a while , and in 1857 , Queen Victoria was asked to choose a more permanent location . Among the influences of her decision were defence concerns , as well as a location that would be somewhat centralized , and she chose Ottawa ( see : History of Parliament Hill ) . </P>
when did ottawa become the capital of canada
when did ottawa become the capital of canada
1857
1857