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100
Where was the first permanent European settlement in Canada established in the early 17th century?
Quebec City
100
With a career spanning over 6 decades, this Ottawa born star had hits like Lonely Boy, You are My Destiny and Diana
Paul Anka
100
Which Canadian Landmark held the World Record for the Tallest Freestanding Building until 2007
The CN Tower
100
What was the first year that Canada hosted the Olympic Games?
1976 Summer Games
100
Canada's arctic is home to what percentage of the entire world's polar bear population:
40%, 50% or 60%
60%
200
What year marked the birth of the Canadian Confederation?
1867
200
Which famous singer hails from Fort MacLeod Alberta, and has hits like Blue and Big Yellow Taxi
Joni Mitchell
200
In what year did West Edmonton Mall open, becoming the largest shopping center in North America?
1980, 1981, 1982
1981
200
Which sport was invented by a Canadian:
Football, Tennis or Basketball
Basketball: Invented by Canadian James Naismith in 1891, while he was teaching at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, basketball is now one of the most popular sports in the world.
200
Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the only places in the world home to what type of tiny bird with bright orange beaks?
Puffins
300
Where did the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century attract prospectors?
Dawson City, White Horse or Yellowknife
Dawson City
300
Known particularly for his hit Christmas Albums, this ballad and jazzy singer is originally from Burnaby, BC
Micheal Bublé
300
Which iconic Canadian restaurant opened in Hamilton, Ontario in 1964?
Tim Hortons
300
Which Canadian Hockey Team has the won the most Stanley Cup Finals?
The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times, making them the Canadian hockey team with the most championships in history
300
What kind of endangered butterflies make their migration from Canada to Mexico each year?
Monarch Butterflies
400
When was the Canadian Pacific Railway Completed?
1884, 1885 or 1886
1886
400
Celebrated for his folk music particularly in the 1960s, this Canadian artist has hits like Sundown and Me and Bobby Mcgee
Gordon Lightfoot
400
If you wanted to visit the tallest mountain in Canada, which province would you need to visit?
The Yukon, to go to Mount Logan
400
What kind of pizza was invented in Canada?
Hawaiian Pizza!
400
What is the oldest national park in Canada?
Banff, established in 1885
500
In 1947, what significant discovery was made at Leduc, Alberta?
Oil
500
Which Canadian born singer is known as the Queen of Pop, especially during the 90s with songs like "The Power of Love"
Celine Dion
500
If you wanted to take an almost 300km long scenic drive by the ocean, where would you be driving?
The Cabot Trail
500
How many Time Zones are there in Canada?
6
500
True or False: Canada is home to the Largest, Tallest and Oldest Trees in the entire world
- True! Trees in Canada include the world’s tallest (redwood), oldest (bristlecone pine), and largest (giant sequoia) trees.