Famous Canadians
Nicknamed "The Great One," this hockey player wore number 99 and spent most of his career with the Edmonton Oilers. He still holds NHL records for the most career goals, assists, and total points, achievements many believe will never be broken.
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
Italians are famous for this dish made with noodles and sauce.
What is pasta (or spaghetti)?
Finish the saying: "Better late than..."
Never
This insect is famous for buzzing around picnics and is especially attracted to sugary drinks and ripe fruit.
What is a wasp?
Elvis Presley recorded this romantic ballad for the 1961 movie Blue Hawaii. Finish the lyric: "Wise men say, only fools rush..."
"...in."
After losing his right leg to cancer at age 18, this young Canadian began the "Marathon of Hope" in 1980. Although he couldn't finish the run, his determination inspired annual fundraising events that have raised hundreds of millions of dollars for cancer research.
Who is Terry Fox?
This Canadian favorite is made with fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
What is poutine?
Finish the saying: "The early bird catches the..."
Worm
Before heading to the beach or spending the afternoon gardening, experts recommend applying this product to help protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays.
What is sunscreen?
One of Johnny Cash's signature songs, released in 1956, is about staying faithful to the one you love. Finish the lyric: "Because you're mine..."
"...I walk the line." (I Walk the Line)
This singer from Charlemagne, Quebec, became an international superstar with powerful ballads. She sang the theme song from the blockbuster film Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On," which won both an Academy Award and a Grammy.
Who is Céline Dion?
This dessert is made with apples wrapped in pastry and often served with ice cream.
What is apple pie?
Finish the saying: "Don't count your chickens before they..."
Hatch
This outdoor game is often played at family reunions and backyard barbecues. Players take turns tossing bean bags at a raised board with a hole in it.
What is cornhole?
Paul McCartney wrote this song to comfort a young Julian Lennon during his parents' divorce. Finish the lyric: "Hey Jude, don't make it..."
"...bad." (Hey Jude)
This Canadian-born television host was born in Sudbury, Ontario. He became the face of the quiz show Jeopardy! for 37 years, asking thousands of trivia questions with his calm voice, signature mustache (for many years), and famous phrase, "Answer...".
Who is Alex Trebek?
This sweet breakfast food is often covered in maple syrup and cooked on a griddle.
What are pancakes?
Finish the saying: "A picture is worth a thousand..."
Words
During the hottest days of summer, many people look for relief in this natural body of fresh water that is larger than a pond but smaller than an ocean.
What is a lake?
This sing-along favorite is often heard at sporting events and parties. Finish the lyric: "Sweet Caroline..."
"...ba, ba, ba!" (Accept: "Good times never seemed so good.")
This Canadian Prime Minister was known for wearing a red rose in his lapel, introducing the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982, and for his energetic personality. He is also the father of another Canadian prime minister.
Who is Pierre Trudeau?
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's leading producers of this shellfish. It has large claws, lives on the ocean floor, and is a favorite meal during the summer months.
What is lobster?
This common saying reminds us that patience and steady effort will eventually lead to success. Finish the phrase: "Slow and steady..."
"...wins the race."
This colorful flying insect begins its life in the water as a nymph before developing wings. It's often seen hovering over lakes and ponds during the summer.
What is a dragonfly?
One of the Beatles' most famous love songs begins, "Yesterday..." Finish the lyric: "All my troubles seemed..."
"...so far away." (Yesterday)