The Province of Canada was a historical entity that existed from 1841 to 1867. It was formed by the union of the two separate colonies of Upper Canada and Lower Canada. The capital of the Province was Toronto, and it played a significant role in the development of modern Canada. In 1867, the Province of Canada was divided into two separate provinces: Ontario and Quebec, as part of the larger confederation that created the Dominion of Canada. This change marked a significant step in the political evolution of the country, leading to the establishment of a federal system of governance.