What's it Called?
Long Weekend Traditions
Canadian History
Road Trip Canada
Summer Fun
100

In Ontario, the August long weekend is commonly known by this generic name.

What is the Civic Holiday?

100

Many Canadians spend the August long weekend at one of these lakefront properties.

What is a cottage?

100

This first Prime Minister of Canada helped lead Confederation.

Who is Sir John A. Macdonald?

100

Drivers often stop at these roadside buildings for fuel and snacks.

What are gas stations/rest stops?

100

This sweet frozen treat is especially popular during August heat waves.

What is ice cream?

200

In British Columbia, the August Civic Holiday goes by this name.

What is British Columbia Day?

200

This popular outdoor cooking method often fuels long weekend gatherings.

What is a BBQ?

200

Canada officially became a country in this year

What is 1867?

200

This province is home to the famous Cabot Trail.

What is Nova Scotia?

200

Families often gather around one of these outdoor nighttime fires. 

What is a campfire?

300

Nova Scotia celebrates this August holiday as what?

What is Natal Day?

300

The August long weekend is one of the busiest times of year for this type of Canadian campground vehicle.

What is an RV?

300

This historic route linked eastern and western Canada and was completed in 1885.

What is the Canadian Pacific Railway?

300

The world's longest freshwater shoreline is found along this Great Lake. 

What is Lake Superior?

300

The most popular Canadian summer sport involving a glove, bat, and diamond.

What is baseball?

400

Alberta recognizes the day as this holiday celebrating the province's heritage.

What is Heritage Day?

400

These floating vessels are commonly seen packed with families on Canadian lakes. 

What are pontoon boats?

400

John Graves Simcoe is famous for being the first Lieutenant Governor of this province. 

What was Upper Canada?

400

This national park in Alberta attracts millions of visitors each summer.

What is Banff National Park?

400

This outdoor lawn game involves tossing bean bags at a slanted board.

What is cornhole?

500

This Ontario lieutenant-governor lends his name to the Civic Holiday in Toronto and surrounding areas. 

Who was John Graves Simcoe?

500

The phrase "heading north for the weekend" often means traveling to this type of Canadian getaway. 

What is "Cottage Country"?

500

Simcoe helped establish this city, now Canada's largest.

What is Toronto (formerly York)?

500

The Trans-Canada Highway stretches through this many provinces.

What is 10?

500

A common long weekend activity that involves sleeping outdoors under the stars. 

What is camping?

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