History
This occurred in 1867, after the British North American colonies decided to unit together to form a new country.
Confederation
Found in most Canadian restaurants, this is one of Canada's most popular foods. It's made up of French fries, cheese curds and covered in gravy.
Poutine
This animal was a staple in the fur trade industry, it helped spark European interest in Canada. It is the designated national animal of Canada.
The Beaver
This actor is known for his rubbery body movements and flexible facial expressions. One of his most known roles is when he played the Grinch.
Jim Carrey
Another common name for a sugared carbonated drink.
Pop
Stated on October 24th, 1929. The stock markets crashed, marking the beginning of perhaps the most significant 10 years in Canadian history.
The Great Depression
This treat is named after a city in British Columbia. It requires zero baking and consists of three layers. A crumbled coconut base, custard middle, and chocolate ganache on top.
Nanaimo Bars
This animal is known for its distinctive black head and white "chinstrap" marking around its neck. It can be found at most wetlands. They migrate south for the winters to the US or Mexico, and they fly in a "V" shape.
The Canada Goose
Born in Qubec, this female artist has become one of the all-time greatest singers.
- My heart will go on
- It's all coming back to me now
- I'm alive
Celine Dion
A one dollar and two-dollar coin
Loonie and Toonie
This aimed to eradicate First Nations culture in attempt to assimilate into Euro-Canadian society.
The Indian Act
This deep-fried dessert resembles a flat donut. These are most often sprinkled with sugar and covered in different chocolate sauces and jams.
This treat has become very popular with tourists.
Beaver Tails
Found in southern Canada, this bird gets its name from their noisy and talkative nature. They are known for being vegetarians- mostly snacking on nuts, seeds, and acorns, but they have been observed eating insects like beetle and grasshoppers.
The Blue Jay
Born in Bradford, Ontario, this Canadian athlete is now a former professional ice hockey player and head coach. He played 20 seasons in the NHL and was nicknamed "The Great One".
Wayne Gretzky
Another name for a hat that keeps your head warm in the winter.
Toque
Occurred on May 24th, 1918. This event was inspired by the passion and success of American and British counterparts. People began to protest peacefully to start this movement. they handed out pamphlets and hosted public meetings, eventually they were heard.
Women getting the right to vote
This pastry is enjoyed all over Canada. It's made from butter, vanilla, syrup and eggs all being placed into a flakey crust shell. In today's age, people often add chopped nuts, raisins, pecans, and even chocolate chips.
Butter Tarts
Seen in all provinces and territories, except for Nunavut. This animal hibernates in the winter, they find areas that offer increased humidity with a temperature just above freezing. In the summer it feeds off of mosquitoes, mayflies, moths and other flying insects.
The Brown Bat
A Canadian athlete who embarked on a journey to run across Canada in order to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He left behind a legacy that is still carried out to this day.
Terry Fox
This term is only used in Saskatchewan, this is a hooded sweatshirt with a big pocket on the front.
Bunnyhug
Considered to be one of the greatest battles Canadians fought in WWI. This battle put Canada on the map as their own nation, they overcame German forces and resulted in a landmark of Canadian history.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
This sweet food is a delicacy in the prairie provinces. These are often referred to as "prairie berries". This was a staple for early settlers and the Indigenous Peoples of the region. This can be eaten fresh or preserved to be consumed in the winter.
Saskatoon Berries
This animal is in every province other than Prince Edward Island. They are often thought of as a symbol of the Great White North. This animal is vegetarian and was a staple of the Indigenous People's diet.
The Moose
This rap superstar was born in Toronto, he rose to fame on a Canadian Tv show called Degrassi: The next generation.
Drake
A term for specifically tight men's cotton briefs, also know as tight-whities.
Gotch (Gitch or Gonch)