August Holidays
Nature
Animals
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Canada Trivia
100
What Canadian holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in August in many provinces?
Civic Holiday
100
What season is August in Canada?
Summer!
100
Which black-and-yellow insect is busy collecting nectar in August?
Bees!
100
What sweet frozen treat helps cool people off in August?
Ice-cream or popsicles!
100
What are Canada's two official languages?
English and French!
200
Which province celebrates British Columbia Day on the first Monday in August?
British Columbia
200
Which colourful insects are commonly seen flying around flowers in August?
Butterflies
200
What noisy insect sings from trees on hot August days?
Cicadas
200
What outdoor meal often includes hamburgers and hot dogs?
A BBQ!
200
What is Canada's national flag symbol?
The maple leaf!
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300
Who was the young man who ran across Canada to spread awareness and raise money for individuals battling cancer. Hint he has one leg
Terry Fox. We celebrate him every year for his hard work and dedication
300
What bright meteor shower usually peaks in August?
The Perseid Meteor Shower.
300
What large mammal is often seen catching salmon in western Canada during late summer?
Bear (especially Grizzly or Black Bear).
300
What sweet campfire treat is made with marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers?
300
Which ocean borders Canada's east coast?
Atlantic Ocean
400
On August 26th, this day is said to celebrate mans best friend. What is it
National Dogs Day!
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400
What fruit is famous for being harvested in Niagara during August?
Peaches!
400
Which large Canadian bird often begins gathering in flocks before migrating south?
The Canadian Geese
400
What Canadian fair food is made by coating dough in cinnamon sugar?
Mini doughnuts!
400
What is the world's longest freshwater beach, located in Ontario?
Wasaga Beach!
500
August 20th is said to be the day we remember that these annoying insects exsist. Remember to wear your bug spray if you are outside at night.
Mosquitos!
500
What tree's leaves are among the first to begin showing hints of red by late August?
The Maple Tree
500
What animal is Canada's national symbol?
The Beaver!
500
What giant Canadian fair in Toronto begins every August?
The CNE! (Canadian National Exhibition!)
500
What colourful lights often fill the sky during summer celebrations? Especially during Canada Day?
Fireworks!
