Canadian History
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John A. Macdonald
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Who is the famous Canadian singer known for hits like “Baby” and “Sorry”?
Justin Bieber
Which sport is Canada's national winter sport?
Ice hockey
Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada (as of 2025)?
Mark Carney
What is the official national animal of Canada?
The beaver
What year did Nova Scotia join Canada?
1867 (as part of Confederation)
What is the capital city of Nova Scotia?
Halifax
Which famous Canadian singer and musician spent their summers in Nova Scotia, and is known for hits like “Big Yellow Taxi”?
Joni Mitchell
What type of music is a significant part of Nova Scotia’s heritage?
Celtic music
What is the main export industry of Nova Scotia?
Fishing (specifically lobster)
What is the most famous landmark in Nova Scotia, known for its tides?
The Bay of Fundy
In what year did Canada become a self-governing Dominion within the British Empire?
1867 (Confederation)
Which province is the largest by area in Canada?
Quebec
Which Canadian actor starred in "Deadpool" and "The Proposal"?
Ryan Reynolds
Which Canadian city hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Vancouver
What is the name of Canada’s national legislature?
The Parliament of Canada
Which Canadian city has the longest skating rink in the world?
Ottawa (Rideau Canal)
What historic event happened in Halifax in 1917?
The Halifax Explosion
What is the name of the longest river in Nova Scotia?
The Shubenacadie River
Who was the first Nova Scotia-born person to win the Stanley Cup?
Sidney Crosby
What is the traditional Nova Scotian dish made of fish, potatoes, and onions, typically served with melted butter?
Fisherman’s stew
Which natural resource is an important industry in Nova Scotia, especially in Cape Breton?
Coal mining
What is the name of Nova Scotia's only national park?
Kejimkujik National Park
Which war was between the United States and Canada?
The War of 1812
What mountain range runs along the western border of Canada?
The Rocky Mountains
Which famous Canadian author wrote "The Handmaid's Tale"
Margaret Atwood
What Canadian city is famous for hosting a annual Stampede?
Calgary
Which political party was founded by Tommy Douglas in 1961?
The New Democratic Party (NDP)
What is the name of Canada’s national flag?
The Maple Leaf
Who was the first Premier of Nova Scotia?
James William Johnston
What is the name of Nova Scotias famous lighthouse?
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
Which famous Nova Scotia author wrote the book “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
Margaret Atwood (Born in Ottawa but raised in Nova Scotia)
Which event in Nova Scotia celebrates the province's Celtic culture?
The Celtic Colours International Festival
What is the main crop grown in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley?
Apples
What Nova Scotia town is known for the Bluenose II, a replica of the famous schooner?
Lunenburg
Who was the Canadian Prime Minister during World War II?
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Which Canadian city is closest to the U.S. city of Detroit?
Windsor
Which Canadian athlete is known as "The Great One" in hockey?
Wayne Gretzky
Which Canadian singer is known for the hit “Hallelujah”?
Leonard Cohen
What was the purpose of the War Measures Act in Canada during WWI?
To give the government emergency powers to maintain security
Which is the largest province in Canada by population?
Ontario
What was the name of the original French settlement in Nova Scotia, founded in 1605?
Port Royal
Which Nova Scotian place is famous for being the site of the highest tides in the world?
The Bay of Fundy (specifically the Annapolis Valley)
Which actor from Nova Scotia starred in the TV series "The Tudors"?
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
What is the name of Nova Scotia’s traditional folk music festival held annually in Cape Breton?
The Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association
Which seafood product is Nova Scotia known for exporting in large quantities, especially to markets in Asia and Europe?
Lobster
What is the largest natural lake in Nova Scotia?
Lake Ainslie
What major event in Canadian history took place in 1982?
The patriation of the Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is the name of the longest river in Canada?
The Mackenzie River
Which Canadian astronaut became famous for his social media presence while aboard the International Space Station?
Chris Hadfield
What is the traditional Canadian dish made from mashed potatoes, ground meat, and vegetables, often topped with gravy?
Shepherd’s pie
What year did Canada adopt the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
1982
In what year did the last province, Newfoundland and Labrador, join Canada?
1949
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has an exhibit famously including cutlery from this famous ship.
The Titanic
What body of water separates Nova Scotia from New Brunswick?
The Bay of Fundy
Which Nova Scotian politician is the Premier of Nova Scotia?
Tim Houston
What is Nova Scotia’s provincial flower?
The Mayflower
Which renewable energy source is gaining popularity in Nova Scotia?
Wind energy
What popular Nova Scotia festival celebrates the arrival of Summer with a large parade and events?
The Halifax Tall Ships Festival