Canada Geography
How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
Ten provinces, three territories
This rodeo happens for 10 days every July in Canada.
Calgary Stampede
What was the name of the Canadian surgeon who invented insulin?
Frederick Banting
Canada is the ________ biggest country in the world.
A. #1
B. #2
C. #3
second
True or False: "Mounties" gained their name from patrolling mountains.
False. The name comes their use of horses.
The Mountie nickname dates back to 1897 at Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in London, England. The British newspapers coined the nickname following the first appearance of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in red tunics on horseback.
Which city is the biggest in terms of population?
Toronto
Who are the Indigenous people of Canada?
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
What year was maple syrup invented?
a) 1602
b) 1609
c)1635
b) 1609
What year did Canada become a nation through confederation?
1867
What forms about 40% of Canada´s area?
A. Lakes
B. Ice/Snow
C. Forest
forests
True of False: Canada has the longest coastline of any country.
True, Canada's coastline stretches over 202,080 kms!
What is Canada's national animal?
Beaver
The Beaver became the national symbol of Canada in 1975. It seems like a strange choice, but the beaver played a large role in building the nation. The country was built on the fur trade, and the beaver was in high demand for its pelt.
What Canadian city was peanut butter invented?
Montreal
True or False: 90% of Canadians live within 200km/125 miles of the US border
True
What is the name of the longest highway in Canada?
The Trans-Canada Highway. This highway is one of the longest in the world
What city is referred to as the "Polar Bear Capital of the World"?
Churchill, Manitoba
What Canadian classic book was written by Lucy Maud Montgomery, and what province was she from?
Anne of Green Gables, and the author was from Prince Edward Island.
What was the name of the Canadian who invented Basketball?
James Naismith
How many time zones are there in Canada?
Canadians consume more than twice as much of this easy-to-make meal than Americans do.
Kraft Dinner
What pronince/territory was established in 1999?
Nunavut
English is the most-spoken language in Canada. French is second. What language is third?
What small city in Canada is known for the popularization of Hawaiian Pizza?
Chatham, Ontario
What popular holiday is NOT a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
Thanksgiving