Queens County History
What province is Queens County located in?
Nova Scotia
What is the name of the river flows through Queens County and Liverpool?
The Mersey river
Who was the famous singer (from Queens County) who famously helped Elvis Presley launch his career?
Hank Snow
What animal builds dams in local lakes and streams?
Beaver
What Street is the Queens Adult Day & Respite Program on?
Main Street
What group lived in the area long before European settlers arrived?
indigenous or Mi’kmaw peoples
What is the name of the man that elementary school is named after?
Dr. John c. Wickwire
Who was born in Queens County and is known to be one of the world’s best shot putters in 2022?
Sarah Mitton
What bird is Nova Scotia's provincial bird?
Osprey
What Street is Queens general Hospital on?
Shore Road
What was the main industry of early settlers?
Fishing and Shipbuilding
What museum tells the story of Queens County's history?
Queens County museum and/or Perkins house museum
Which Queens County resident was born in born in Norwich, Connecticut and house is now a historical site.
Simeon Perkins
What fish is popular with anglers in Kejimkujik area lakes?
Trout
What street is Tim Hortons on?
Bristol Ave.
What war made Liverpool famous for privateering?
The war of 1812
What annual festival celebrates Liverpool's privateer history?
Privateer Days
He became the Canadian Light-Heavyweight Champion in 1935 and the Canadian Heavyweight Champion in 1936. _____ was ranked by Ring magazine as one of the top 10 light-heavyweight fighters in the world
Terrence “Tiger” Warrington
What fish is often seen getting caught in June and July on the wharf by the blue bridge?
Mackerel
What street is Hell bay on?
(as shown on google!!)
Legion street
What year was Liverpool founded?
A:1753
B:1759
C:1805
B:1759
What National Park is partially located in Queens County?
Kejimkujik National Park
What is the name of the person in Queens County is known for writing "Nova Scotia Outrageous Outhouse Reader"?
Vernon Oickle
This wild cat, found in parts of Nova Scotia, is known for its short tail and spotted coat.
Bobcat
What street is the Dollarama on?
Queens Place Drive