Fun Facts
Is British Colombia the most western providence in Canada or the most eastern?
Western
Where were the 2010 winter Olympics held?
Vancouver and Whistler.
What was the name of the national park where the Kermode bear is found? (rare white-colored black bear)
Great Bear Rainforest
What season do whales typically migrate to Canada?
What is the capital of British Columbia?
Victoria
What is the town of Victoria's nickname?
City of Flowers
What is the difference between short track and speed skating?
short track- invented by the Americans and Canadians, group start, shorter track, the course is in an oval shape of a rink
speed skating- invented in Europe, usually two people compete at once, longer straight distances
What mountain range is in Yoho National Park?
Rocky Mountains
What whale weighs less than a sea lion?
Harbour porpoise
How can you get to the town of Victoria? Ex. by boat, car, or plane
only by ferry or plane
What is Vancouver's nickname?
Hollywood of the North
What is the winter Olympic sport that combines cross country skiing and shooting a gun?
Biathlon
How many square acres is Great Bear Rainforest?
What type of dolphin has "whale" in its name?
What is the name of the Island where Victoria is located?
Vancouver Island
Where is the longest cable car in the world located?
Whistler
What is the name of the famous speed skater from the US who competed in the Vancouver games?
Apolo Ohno
How many national parks does British Columbia have?
6
How much does a humpback whale weigh?
66,000 pounds
What is the population of Vancouver?
Over 2 million
What is the name of the gardens in Victoria that a man built for his wife in their backyard?
Butchart Gardens
What country won the Vancouver 2010 Olympics?
Canada
What is the name of the black bear that has white fur, located in the great bear rain forest?
Kermode Bear
Typically whales have a life span of 40 years. Which whale has a life span of under 20 years?
Harbour Porpoise
What is the island called that is off of the coast and very remote?
Haida Gwaii