Canadian Geography
Canada is the ________ biggest country, in land mass, in the world.
Second
What are Canada's two official languages.
French and English
What City does "Cowtown" refer to?
Calgary
It comes from Calgary’s history as a cattle and ranching city.
What was Terry Fox famous for?
Terry Fox is famous for his 1980 Marathon of Hope, running 5,373 kilometers across Canada on an artificial leg to raise millions for cancer research.
Canada is bordered by three different oceans: the Pacific, the Atlantic, and_______________
The Arctic Ocean
What rodeo event lasts for ten days every summer.
The Calgary Stampede
What does Snowbirds mean?
People who enjoy "migrating" to warmer spots during the winter.
Nicknamed "The Great One," this hockey legend still holds the NHL record for most career goals, assists, and total points.
Wayne Gretzky
List the territories and provinces of Canada
Nunavut, North West territories, and Yukon.
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick,
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador
What year did Canada become a country?
July 1st, 1867
What is a Canadian tuxedo?
An informal outfit consisting of a blue denim jacket and blue jeans
Before starring in The Matrix, this Beirut-born Canadian actor played bass for the 1990s alternative rock band Dogstar.
Keanu Reeves
What is the name of the highest mountain in Canada?
Mount Logan
TRUE OR FALSE
Santa Claus is Canadian.
True!
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus have a Canadian citizenship and have Canadian passports.
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta are known collectively by what "flat" nickname, reflecting their location in the northern Great Plains?
Prairie Provinces
What Canadian actor plays in these movies;
Liar Liar, The Truman Show, and Mr. Popper's Penguins
Jim Carrey
Other than the USA. What country does Canada share a land border with?
Denmark
Canada share a land border with Denmark on Hans island
What Canadian cities have hosted the olympics?
Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary
The article of clothing known as a "bunnyhug" in Saskatchewan is typically known by what other name throughout the rest of Canada and the U.S.?
Hoodie
This Ontario-born filmmaker directed the two highest-grossing movies of all time, Avatar and Titanic.
James Cameron