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Making his debut with the team in 1966 at the age of 18, what Ontario-born hockey legend was drafted by the Boston Bruins at the age of 14?
Bobby Orr
What did the federal government introduce in 1918 to lengthen the working day during the winter months?
Daylight Savings Time
Created in 1908, Anne Shirley, the famous character of Anne of Green Gables, was known for her long flowing hair of what colour?
Red
Discovered in 1922, it is considered to be Canada's greatest medical discovery
Insulin
In 1976, Darryl Sittler notched ten points, setting the NHL's record for most points in one game, while playing for what team?
Toronto Maple Leafs
Which War of 1812 figure was nicknamed, "the Belle of the Beechwoods"?
Laura Secord
Established in 1761, the town of Liverpool is located in which province?
Nova Scotia
Complete the title of the 1979 Anne Murray hit, I Just Fall ________
In Love Again
During the 1990s, Canada's most valuable fruit crop was apples. Blueberries ranked third. What crop was number two?
Strawberries
Formed in 1946, the Toronto Huskies played what sport?
Basketball
During the early 1900s, the Weston family built their fortune in what industry?
a) Communications b) Food c) Railroads d) Real estate
b) Food
Founded in 1967, Nipissing University is located in what northern Ontario city?
North Bay
Who sang the 1983 hit, Riverboat Fantasy?
David Wilcox
In 1986, what Japanese car company opened a new 700,000 sq.ft. automotive assembly plant in Alliston, Ontario?
What name was given to Toronto's famous Grey Cup match of 1950?
a) Ice Bowl b) Mud Bowl c) Snow Bowl d) Wind Bowl
b) Mud Bowl
Carling Bassett was named Canada's female athlete of the year in 1983 and 1985 for her exploits in what sport?
Tennis
In 1004, Snorri became the first baby born of European descent on Canadian soil. In which province was he born?
Newfoundland
What science fiction TV show filmed its last episode in Canada in 1998 after its star, David Duchovny, wanted to be closer to his wife in LA?
X-Files
When were women first allowed to join the Canadian Armed Forces?
a) 1867 b) 1918 c) 1941 d) 1970
c) 1941
Figure skating
What charitable institution was founded by Edwin Albert Baker in 1918 after he was blinded during World War One?
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
What century saw the signing of the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years' War, and ending France's control over Canada?
18th century (1763)
In 1967, who wrote the lyrics, "Canada, we love thee, Canada proud and free. North. South. East. West. There'll be happy times"?
Bobby Gimby
In 1989, the Crystal Casino, Canada's first commercial casino, was opened in what city?
Winnipeg
The first known organized hockey game occurred in 1875 in what city?
Montreal