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the Canadian Prime Minister
What government official lives at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa?
100
the second-largest (The world's largest is Russia)
Is Canada the second-largest or the third-largest country in the world?
100
the Titanic (The "unsinkable" liner was on its maiden voyage from England to New York.)
What ocean liner sank off Newfoundland on its maiden voyage from England to New York.)
100
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
What do the letters "CBC" stand for in the world of communications?
100
Sasquatch (also known as "Bigfoot")
What ape-like creature is said to roam through Canada's west-coast forests?
200
Emily Carr (1871-1945)
What British artist was famous for her paintings of the Northwest Coast Indian life?
200
the Arctic Circle
What imaginary circle runs though Canada at 66 1/2 degree north latitude?
200
false (The disease called scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C, found in fresh fruits and vegetables.)
Early settlers in New France died of scurvy in the winter because no fresh meat was available. True or false?
200
Lismer, Carmichael, Johnston, MacDonald, Varley.
Name at least one of the painters in the "Group of Seven".
200
popcorn
What snack food did native people introduce to European settlers?
300
Mike Myers
What Canadian actor plays the part of Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery?
300
Calgary is a large Alberta city located on the Bow River
What large Alberta city is located on the Bow River?
300
Europe (They had come to live in Canada. Pier 21 is nicknamed "Canada's Ellis Island")
During the 1950's, large numbers of people arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax. Where were they from?
300
Labour Day (traditionally celebrated on the first Monday of September)
Name the holiday that honours workers and also signals the end of summer.
300
fresh water (Icebergs break off from glaciers that have reached the sea)
Are icebergs made of salt water or fresh water?
400
Rene Levesque (His side lost a special vote on Quebec's future independence on May 20,1980.)
Who was the first premier of Quebec to be elected leader of the Parti Quebecois?
400
Mt. Logan
What is the highest mountain in Canada?
400
William Lyon MacKenzie King (1935 to 1948)
Who was Canada's prime minister during World War II?
400
National Film Board (of Canada)
The letters "NFB" are seen on certain film advertisements. What do they stand for?
400
Canada geese
They fly in a "V" formation and their scientific name is Branta canadensis. What are they?
500
Jacques Cartier (in 1535)
What French explorer discovered the St. Lawrence River?
500
Horseshoe Falls (more than twice the width of the American falls)
Canada and the U.S. share the spectacular Niagara Falls. What's another name for the Canadian Falls?
500
Acadians (who refused to swear loyalty to Englan)
What French-speaking Nova Scotians were expelled from Canada in 1755?
500
Cirque du Soleil
What world-famous circus was founded in Quebec by a group of street performers?
500
Bed and Breakfast (a place to stay overnight usually in a homelike setting.)
What is a B & B?
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