Random Canadiana
Geography Wonders
Famous Canadians
Cultural Milestones
Wildlife and Nature
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The number of Canadian Provinces and the teritories
What is 10 provinces and 3 territories.
100
This enormous bay in Canada is named after an explorer who sailed into it in 1610 and is one of the largest in the world.
What is Hudson Bay? Hudson Bay is so large that it affects the climate of surrounding areas, making winters milder than in other regions at the same latitude.
100
This legendary hockey player is often referred to as "The Great One" and holds numerous NHL records.
Who is Wayne Gretzky? Former professional ice hockey player. He’s widely considered the greatest player in National Hockey League (NHL) history. During his career, which included nine seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, Gretzky set remarkable NHL records: 2,857 points and 894 goals
100
This iconic Canadian coffee and doughnut chain was founded in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1964.
What is Tim Hortons? Tim Hortons has become a cultural symbol of Canada, with over 4,000 locations nationwide and internationally.
100
This delicate butterfly species, known for its distinctive orange and black wings, migrates thousands of kilometers from Canada to Mexico each year.
What is the monarch butterfly? Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed plants for laying their eggs, and their annual migration is one of the most remarkable phenomena in the insect world.
200
This Canadian pop icon of the 1960s had a no. 1 hit with the song 'Diana'
Who is Paul Anka ?
200
This Canadian territory is home to the world’s largest uninhabited island, Devon Island.
What is Nunavut? Devon Island is known for its Mars-like landscape and is often used by scientists to simulate Mars missions.
200
This Canadian singer and songwriter is known for her hit songs "My Heart Will Go On" and "Because You Loved Me."
Who is Celine Dion? Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" became the best-selling single of 1998 and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song as well as multiple Grammy Awards.
200
This Canadian television show, which aired from 1952 to 1989, is known as the longest-running television drama in Canadian history.
What is "The Beachcombers"?
"The Beachcombers" follows the adventures of a log salvager and his friends in British Columbia and is a beloved piece of Canadian television history.
200
This tiny bird, known for its incredible speed and ability to hover in mid-air, is a common sight in Canadian gardens during the summer.
What is the ruby-throated hummingbird? Ruby-throated hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 53 times per second and are the only hummingbird species that breeds in eastern North America.
300
Canada's preferred sport
Winter
Summer
What is Ice Hockey in winter and Lacrosse in summer
300
This lake, located in the Northwest Territories, is the deepest lake in North America and the ninth-largest lake in the world by volume.
What is Great Slave Lake? Great Slave Lake reaches depths of over 600 m. and is named after the indigenous Slavey people.
300
This Canadian environmentalist founded the Green Party of Canada and is a prominent figure in global environmental movements.
Who is Elizabeth May? Elizabeth May served as the leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2006 to 2019 and is known for her advocacy on climate change and sustainability issues.
300
This iconic Canadian children's television show, first airing in 1967, features a friendly dog puppet who teaches kids about the world.
What is "Mr. Dressup"? "Mr. Dressup" featured Ernie Coombs, who entertained and educated generations of Canadian children with crafts, stories, and the help of puppets like Casey and Finnegan.
300
This plant, found in the boreal forests of Canada, is known for its bright red berries and medicinal properties.
What is the cranberry? Cranberries have been used by Indigenous peoples for centuries for their nutritional and medicinal benefits, and they are now a major agricultural product in Canada.
400
This Canadian scientist co-discovered insulin, a breakthrough in diabetes treatment.
Who is Sir Frederick Banting? Sir Frederick Banting was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1923, making him the youngest laureate in the field at the age of 32.
400
This Canadian river is famous for having the world's highest tidal range.
What is the Bay of Fundy?
The Bay of Fundy’s tides can reach up to 16 m. and create unique phenomena such as tidal bores and exposed fossil beds.
400
This Canadian director is known for blockbuster films such as "Titanic," "Avatar," and "The Terminator."
Who is James Cameron? James Cameron's "Titanic" and "Avatar" both held the title of highest-grossing film of all time, with "Avatar" being the first film to gross over $2 billion worldwide.
400
This Vancouver-based environmental organization, founded in 1971, is known for its activism in areas such as climate change, deforestation, and ocean preservation.
What is Greenpeace? Greenpeace began with a group of activists protesting nuclear testing, and it has since grown into a global organization with offices in over 55 countries.
400
This small rodent, found across Canada, is known for its distinctive striped back and cheek pouches used for storing food.
What is the chipmunk? Chipmunk cheeks contain pouches, or pockets, designed to hold food. They can stretch up to three times the size of the chipmunk’s head and hold up to 12 acorns! This allows chipmunks to prep for winter in just two days. They play a key role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration.
500
This unique geological formation in Alberta is home to rich deposits of dinosaur fossils and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is Dinosaur Provincial Park? It contains some of the most extensive and well-preserved dinosaur fossil beds in the world, dating back over 75 million years.
500
This region in the northern part of Canada is known for having some of the world's oldest rocks, estimated to be around 4 billion years old.
What is the Canadian Shield? The Canadian Shield covers over half of Canada and is known for its rich mineral resources and ancient geological formations.
500
This Canadian astronaut is known for his social media presence from space and his rendition of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" recorded on the International Space Station.
Who is Chris Hadfield? The first Canadian to command the International Space Station and has written best-selling books about his experiences in space.
500
This Canadian cultural institution, founded in 1880, is one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in North America.
What is the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)? The AGO underwent a major expansion in 2008, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, who was born in Toronto.
500
This rare and endangered tree species is found only in the Carolinian forests of southern Ontario.
What is the blue ash? It is distinguished by its unique ability to exude a blue dye when its inner bark is exposed to air, and it is one of the few native hardwoods that can grow in both wet and dry soils.
