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100

Is British Colombia the most western providence in Canada or the most eastern?

Western

100

Where were the 2010 winter Olympics held?

Vancouver and Whistler.

100

What was the name of the national park where the Kermode bear is found? (rare white-colored black bear)

Great Bear Rainforest 

100

What season do whales typically migrate to Canada?

During the summer months
100

What is the capital of British Columbia?

Victoria 

200

What is the town of Victoria's nickname?

City of Flowers

200

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 

200

What mountain range is in Yoho National Park?

Rocky Mountains 

200

What whale weighs less than a sea lion?

Harbour porpoise

200

How can you get to the town of Victoria? Ex. by boat, car, or plane

only by ferry or plane 

300

What is Vancouver's nickname?

Hollywood of the North

300

What is the winter Olympic sport that combines cross country skiing and shooting a gun?

Biathlon 

300

How many square acres is Great Bear Rainforest?

Over 15 million.
300

What type of dolphin has "whale" in its name?

Killer Whale 
300

What is the name of the Island where Victoria is located?

Vancouver Island 

400

Where is the longest cable car in the world located?

Whistler

400

What is the name of the famous speed skater from the US who competed in the Vancouver games?

Apolo Ohno

400

How many national parks does British Columbia have?

6

400

How much does a humpback whale weigh?

66,000 pounds 

400

What is the population of Vancouver?

Over 2 million

500

What is the name of the gardens in Victoria that a man built for his wife in their backyard? 

Butchart Gardens

500

What country won the Vancouver 2010 Olympics?

Canada

500

What is the name of the black bear that has white fur, located in the great bear rain forest?

Kermode Bear 

500

Typically whales have a life span of 40 years. Which whale has a life span of under 20 years?

Harbour Porpoise

500

What is the island called that is off of the coast and very remote?

Haida Gwaii

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