Poppy Parade
On this holiday Canadians gather to honour those who fought and died in conflict and peace keeping missions
What is Remembrance Day?
We always stand up when we sing this song
What is "O Canada"?
This type of leaf has become a national symbol for Canada
What is Maple?
This name for donut holes is common in Canada
What are Timbits?
This city in Ontario is Canada's capital
What is Ottawa?
This number of minutes of silence is observed at Remembrance Day ceremonies
What is 2 minutes?
In O Canada, this missing word is used to describe our hearts. "With _______ hearts we see thee rise"
What is "glowing"?
This flower is worn in November
What is a poppy?
This sticky stuff is loved around the world, especially on pancakes
What is Maple Syrup?
This holiday is celebrated every July 1st to mark the date of Canada's confederation (when Canada became officially recognized as its own Country)
What is Canada Day?
In 1918, the agreement to end World War I was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the _____ month, and this day later became known as Remembrance Day
What is the 11th? / What is November?
The national anthem of Canada was originally written in this language
What is French?
This large rodent became a symbol of Canada due to its importance in the fur trade
What is the Beaver?
This chocolatey Canadian dessert was named after its Vancouver Island hometown
What is a Nanaimo bar?
These are the 2 national sports of Canada
What are Hockey and Lacrosse?
The poppy is worn over this organ
What is the heart?
The Last Post is a solemn song that is played at Remembrance Day and other ceremonies to honour fallen soldiers. It is played on this instrument.
What is a bugle? (or trumpet)
This bird is not an official symbol of Canada, but it has our name
What is the Canada Goose?
This gravy-topped snack has become a symbol of Canadian cuisine
What is poutine?
Canada became a country in 1867. This year Canada is ____ years old.
What is 159?
John McCrae wrote this famous poem during World War I, after his friend and fellow soldier's funeral
What is "In Flanders Fields"?
This royal anthem is played at some ceremonies because Canada is part of the British Commonwealth
What is "God Save the King"? (or Queen)
Every spring nearly 1 million of these flowers bloom in Ottawa because the Netherlands (Holland) sends thousands of bulbs each year, thanking Canada for helping them during World War II
What are tulips?
This bread can be fried in a pan or cooked on a stick over a fire. It is associated with Indigenous communities across Canada.
What is Bannock?
The Latin words "A Mari Usque Ad Mare" is the Canadian motto and is written on the Canadian Coat of Arms. It means "from _____ to _____"
What is "from sea to sea"?