Canadian Icons
This hockey legend wore number 99.
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
This common household sport was invented in Canada in 1891 as a winter activity.
What is basketball?
This sweet Canadian treat consists of a deep-fried dough pastry, often shaped like an animal appendage.
What is a BeaverTail?
The Montreal Canadiens have won this many Stanley Cups (as of 2025).
What is 24?
In Canadian Tire stores, you used to get this type of currency as change.
What is Canadian Tire money?
This man was known for his cross-country run to raise money for cancer research.
Who is Terry Fox?
This life-saving garment used on airplanes and boats was invented by a Canadian.
What is the life jacket?
The McLobster sandwich is a regional offering from this province.
What is Nova Scotia?
This sport, played on ice with a broom and rock, is believed to have originated in Scotland but is a major part of Canadian heritage.
What is curling?
In Ontario, it’s illegal to swear in this type of place.
What is a public park?
She sang “My Heart Will Go On” and is one of Canada’s biggest musical exports.
Who is Celine Dion?
This dessert topping was invented in Canada in the 1940s — and is not really from Boston.
What is Boston Cream Pie?
The Caesar cocktail was first created in 1969 in this Canadian city.
What is Calgary?
The Battle of Alberta refers to rivalries in which two sports?
What are hockey and football?
In PEI, you need a permit to build one of these structures, even on your own land.
What is a shed?
This Canadian prime minister was known for saying "Just watch me."
Who is Pierre Trudeau?
This essential winter product was developed by a Canadian to fight road ice.
What is road salt/brine spray? (Also acceptable: snow plow blade innovations)
Montreal-style bagels are distinct from New York bagels because they are boiled in this.
What is honey-sweetened water?
This Canadian was the first NHL player to score 50 goals in 50 games.
Who is Maurice “Rocket” Richard?
In Alberta, it’s illegal to paint a wooden ladder this colour.
What is red? (Fun myth – not enforced)
She was Canada’s first female Prime Minister.
Who is Kim Campbell?
This communication device, once a business must-have, was created by the Canadian company Research In Motion.
What is the BlackBerry?
This brand of potato chip offers All Dressed flavor, unique to Canada.
What is Ruffles?
This obscure sport involving a broom and ball is Canada’s official summer sport.
What is lacrosse?
In Canada, this crime used to carry the death penalty — even though no one was ever executed for it.
What is piracy?