General Summer
What is Canada's official national summer sport?
Lacrosse
What iconic visual artist, famous for her colorful folk art paintings, lived in a tiny house in Marshalltown?
Maud Lewis
What three ingredients make up a traditional campfire s'more?
Graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate
Which 1975 thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg is widely considered the very first official "summer blockbuster"?
Jaws
Which celestial body has the greatest influence on Earth’s tides?
The moon
What does SPF stand for in sunscreen products?
Sun Protection Factor
Which famous scenic highway loops around northern Cape Breton Island, offering some of Canada’s most spectacular summer coastal views?
The Cabot Trail
What is the typical cheese used in a Caprese salad?
Mozzarella
Which actor plays the eccentric, swashbuckling pirate Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films?
Johnny Depp
What type of rock commonly creates black-sand beaches?
Volcanic rock
What is the name of the astronomical event that marks the longest day of the year?
The summer solstice
Which famous outdoor summer festival is known as the "Great Outdoors on stage"?
The Calgary Stampede
Which two beverages are mixed together to make a classic Arnold Palmer?
Iced tea and lemonade
In 50 First Dates, where does Henry Roth repeatedly try to win over Lucy in a tropical island setting?
Oahu, Hawaii
Which green pigment allows plants to absorb light for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
Which star is known as the "Dog Days of Summer" named after?
Sirius (the Dog Star)
Which Canadian city holds the record for averaging the most days of sunshine per year (roughly 333 days)?
Calgary, Alberta
What is the recommended resting time for cooked steak?
5-7 minutes
Which 1980 summer camp slasher film introduced a hockey-mask-wearing killer named Jason Voorhees as the primary antagonist?
Friday the 13th
Which body part do butterflies use to taste many substances?
Their feet
(Taste receptors on a butterfly’s feet help it test whether a plant is suitable for feeding or laying eggs)
What is the term for animal "hibernation" that occurs during hot summer months to avoid the heat?
Aestivation.
What is the name of the tiny desert located in British Columbia’s Yukon/BC region—often cited as one of the smallest deserts in the world?
The Carcross Desert
What popular Mexican street food consists of grilled corn on the cob brushed with mayonnaise, chili, cheese, and lime?
Elote
In National Lampoon’s Vacation, what is the name of the California amusement park the Griswold family tries all summer to visit?
Walley World
Which mosquitoes bite people: males, females, or both?
Females