BRING BACK MEMORIES

THE GOOD OLD DAYS

100

What game involved moving pieces around a board while buying properties like streets and houses?

Monopoly 

200

What telephone style had a circular dial that people turned with their fingers?

Rotary phone -a classic analog telephone that uses a circular dial to transmit numbers via pulse dialing

300

Before computers and calculators became common, students often used this tool with numbers and formulas to help solve math problems.

Slide rule - is a hand-operated mechanical analog computer used for mathematical calculations

400

In the 1950s and 1960s, families often went to this outdoor movie experience where they watched films from inside their cars.

drive-in theatre

 

500

Before streaming music, people played their favourite songs using this round black disc that spun on a turntable.

record/vinyl record  

CANADIAN MEMORIES

100

This sport is often called Canada’s national winter sport and is played on ice with a puck.

HOCKEY

200

This Canadian singer became famous around the world with the song “My Heart Will Go On” from the movie Titanic.

Céline Dion 

300

This Canadian province is known as the birthplace of Confederation and is located on the Atlantic coast.

Prince Edward Island 

400

This Canadian city became famous around the world when it hosted Expo 67, a major international celebration held during Canada’s 100th birthday. Thousands of visitors came to explore new ideas, technology, and cultures. What city hosted this historic event? 

Montreal, Quebec

500

This famous Canadian railway passenger service allows travelers to experience Canada’s beautiful landscapes as it travels across the country, connecting major cities from east to west. What is the name of this iconic train route?

The Canadian (VIA Rail)

KITCHEN AND COOKING MEMORIES

100

Before electric mixers became popular, many home cooks prepared desserts and baked goods by using this simple kitchen tool with a handle and a rotating wire piece to mix ingredients by hand. What was this tool called?

hand mixer/egg beater 

200

Many Canadian families remember Sunday dinners where everyone gathered around the table for a traditional meal. A popular main dish was often roasted in the oven and served with vegetables and gravy. What type of meal was this?

Sunday roast dinner 

300

efore grocery stores carried many ready-made products, families often preserved fruits and vegetables from their gardens by placing them in glass jars with special lids. What was this traditional method of food preservation called?

canning 

400

This kitchen tool with sharp blades was used by home cooks to grate cheese, vegetables, and other ingredients by hand. What is this tool called?

grater 

500

Before electric refrigerators became common in every home, some families used a large insulated container filled with ice to keep food cold. What was this old-fashioned appliance called?

icebox 

FOOD MEMORIES

100

Many children remember stopping by the local store after school to buy a small sweet treat. These colourful snacks came in many flavours and were often sold for only a few cents. What were these popular treats called?

CANDY

200

During holidays and family gatherings, many homes prepared this dish made with potatoes, butter, and milk. It was often served alongside turkey, roast beef, or ham. What side dish is this?

MASHED POTATOES

300

This popular sandwich filling was often prepared for lunches and picnics. It was made by mixing canned fish with mayonnaise and seasonings, then served between slices of bread. What sandwich was this?

tuna sandwich

400

This popular Canadian treat is made with a sweet filling of oats, sugar, and butter between layers of pastry or crumble and is often enjoyed with coffee or tea. What dessert is this?

date square

500

This old-fashioned treat was made by popping kernels of corn, often on the stove, and was a favourite snack during movie nights. What snack is this?

POPCORN

BRAIN TEASER AND RIDDLES

100

I have four legs but I cannot walk. I can be found in many homes and families use me every day for meals, games, and conversations. What am I?

TABLE  

200

I have hands but I cannot clap. I have a face but I cannot smile. Many people look at me every day to know the time. What am I?

CLOCK

 

300

I have a neck but no head, and I often sit on a table during special occasions. People may fill me with a drink before sharing with others. What am I?

bottle 

400

I am always coming, but I never arrive. People talk about me when they make plans for later. What am I?

TOMORROW

500

The more you use me, the sharper I become. I help people learn, solve problems, and improve their abilities. What am I?

MIND/BRAIN