BC Geography
What is the capital city of British Columbia?
Victoria
In which year was BC founded as a colony?
a) 1849
b) 1858
c) 1871
d) 1901
b) 1858
What is the name of the major annual holiday honoring Indigenous culture in Vancouver?
National Truth & Reconciliation Day
British Columbia is known as the “______ Province.”
a) Pacific
b) West Coast
c) Ocean
d) Mountain Coast
Pacific Province
What is the most common type of tree found in British Columbia’s coastal rainforests?
a) Maple
b) Douglas Fir
c) Spruce
d) Birch
b) Douglas Fir
Which large mountain range runs through British Columbia?
The Rocky Mountains
Who was the first European explorer to reach the coast of British Columbia in 1778?
a) Simon Fraser
b) James Cook
c) George Vancouver
d) David Thompson
b) James Cook
On which date is British Columbia Day celebrated?
a) First Monday of August
b) July 1st
c) December 6th
d) June 21st
a) First Monday of August
Established in 1974, BC Day is a public holiday celebrated in British Columbia on the first Monday in August to recognize the province's history, culture, and achievements.
Which city in BC hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Vancouver
What type of tree in BC is known for having some of the oldest specimens?
Western Red Cedar
What ocean borders British Columbia to the west?
Pacific Ocean
British Columbia joined Canada as a province in which year?
a) 1867
b) 1871
c) 1890
d) 1905
b) 1871
Which festival is held annually in Vancouver to celebrate Chinese culture?
Chinese New Year - February
What is the name of the famous suspension bridge located near Vancouver?
Capilano Suspension Bridge
What is the name of the large marine park located near Vancouver?
Pacific Rim National Park
Which river is the longest in British Columbia?
Fraser River
Which city was the first capital of BC?
New Westminster
What is the name of the traditional canoe journey celebrated by Indigenous peoples in BC?
The Tribal Canoe Journey - is an annual event where Indigenous communities from the Pacific Northwest paddle long distances in traditional canoes to a host community for a week of cultural celebration and protocol. They involve singing, dancing, storytelling, sharing food. BC has hosted many and often in Campbell River and Nanaimo.
What is the name of British Columbia’s provincial flower?
Pacific Dogwood
What rare and elusive wild cat, native to British Columbia, is known for being solitary and hard to spot in the wild?
a) Cougar
b) Bobcat
c) Canada Lynx
d) Mountain Lion
c) Canada Lynx
What is the population of Metro Vancouver approximately as of 2025?
3 million people
Name one Indigenous Nation whose traditional territories are in the area of the City of Vancouver
The Indigenous peoples whose traditional territories are in the area of the City of Vancouver are the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Which Indigenous language is most widely spoken in British Columbia?
a) Halkomelem
b) Nuu-chah-nulth
c) Gitxsan
d) Salish
a) Halkomelem - which has 3 main dialects: Upriver (Halq'eméylem), Downriver (hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ or Hun'qumi'num'), and Island (Hul'q'umi'num').
Which of these facts is false:
a) Vancouver is home of the invention of the California sushi roll
b) Vancouver is home of the longest uninterrupted waterfront path in the world
c) Vancouver is known as "Hollywood of the North"
d) Vancouver is the wettest city in Canada
a) The popular California Roll sushi was invented in Vancouver by Chef Hidekazu Tojo, who wanted to introduce raw fish dishes to skeptical customers.
b) Vancouver is home to the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path, the Seawall, which is approximately 28 km long. The path extends from the Vancouver Convention Centre through Stanley Park and False Creek, ending near Spanish Banks Park.
c) Vancouver is called "Hollywood of the North" because it has become a major center for film and television production, ranking as the third-largest film production city in North America
d) While Vancouver is known for its frequent rain, it's not the wettest in terms of total single-day rainfall, with cities like Halifax and Toronto recording more.
The Great Bear Rainforest in BC is known for protecting which rare bear subspecies?
a) Polar Bear
b) Grizzly Bear
c) Kermode Bear
d) Black Bear
c) Kermode Bear