Representatives
When is Canada Day?
July 1
True or false: Canada is the second largest country in the world by size.
True!
Who were the first to live and grow on the land we call Canada today?
Indigenous peoples, referring to Métis, Inuit, and First Nations. They are the original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada, and were the first to encounter sustained European contact, settlement and trade.
How much money is a "nickel", "dime", and "quarter"?
Nickels are 5 cents, dimes are 10, and quarters are 25 cents.
Which widely-known phrase was first used in Alberta, Canada? Many children say this on the night of October 31st, hoping to get some candy or chocolate.
"Trick or Treat!" The phrase was first used in Canada, in 1927.
How many national languages does Canada have? What are they?
2, English and French
What is the capital city of the province we live in, British Columbia?
Victoria
What is the name of the Canadian holiday, that offers a chance for all Canadians to recognize Canada's colonial history, and learn about Indigenous values, beliefs, culture and history?
National Indigenous Peoples Day
77% of the world's ________ is made in Quebec, Canada.
Maple syrup!
In 1883, an important sport equipment was invented in Canada. It was used to protect baseball players from injury. What is it?
Baseball gloves.
What is Canada's national symbol?
Maple leaf
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa, Ontario
In what year did this country become "Canada" officially?
1791! The first use of Canada as an official name was in 1791. However, the name was used between people since as early as 1535.
Canadians eat ________ more than any other country in the world.
Mac and cheese
Which famous superhero was co-created by a Canadian?
Superman!
What are Canada's two national sports?
Ice hockey, and lacrosse
How many provinces are there in Canada? How many territories?
10 provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia), 3 territories (Yukon, Northwest, Nunavut)
In what year did the Indigenous People get the unconditional right to vote?
1960. So late!
The cartoon/book character ________ was inspired by Winnipeg, a Canadian bear cub.
Winnie the Pooh
Which famous pizza menu was invented by an Ontario man? (Hint: the name is quite misleading.)
Hawaiian pizza.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
Justin Trudeau
How many oceans surround Canada?
Three. Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Arctic Ocean to the north.
Canada didn’t get its official flag until what year?
1965. This is almost 100 years after it became a country.
20% of the world’s ________ is in Canada.
Fresh water!
Which sport was invented in Canada (in 1891), by James Naismith?
Basketball!