Geography
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What are the official languages spoken in Canada
English and French
_____ is a well-known Canadian food with a debatable pronunciation
Poutine
Who was the first Canadian prime minister?
John A. Macdonald
He was elected in 1867 as the first Prime Minister of Canada
Canada supplies __% of the world's maple syrup.
- 70%?
- 80%?
- 90%?
80%!
Most of it comes from Quebec.
Canada is the ______ largest country in the world
Canada is the second largest country in the world
Inuit, Iroquois, Huron, and Metis are examples of which groups in Canada?
Indigenous groups of Canada
Which iconic creature is Canada's national animal?
The beaver.
Many animals are symbolic to Canada, but the beaver is Canada's named national animal.
This Canadian is often referred to as the greatest hockey player of all time.
Wayne Gretzky
He is from Brantford, ON!
Which Canadian city is known as the "Stampede City"?
Calgary
How many provinces does Canada have?
10!
What are the national sports of Canada?
Hockey and lacrosse
What is the name of the Canadian route spans from one coast to the other?
Highway 1 or the Trans Canada Highway.
This highway travels through all 10 provinces and passes through many major cities.
Which Canadian began his Marathon of Hope for cancer?
Terry Fox.
Terry Fox travelled over 5,000km before having to end his run across Canada. We recognize and celebrate his efforts every year and hold annual Terry Fox runs!
Canada has four great lakes. What are their names?
Huron, Ontario, Superior, Erie!
Arguably, Lake Michigan is a fifth but it is located primarily in the US
True or False: Canada has the largest coastline in the world
True!
Canada's coastline is over 240,000km in length
Canadians are generally stereotyped as:
polite and apologizing a lot
This delicious spread is popularly used for sandwiches and baking recipes. It was invented by a Canadian and is called ______.
Peanut butter!
In 1884, Marcellus Edson created and patented the process for creating a peanut spread (AKA peanut butter)
This Canadian is a popular hockey commentator known for his extravagant suits
Don Cherry
Canada has two official languages but most provinces are considered English or French.
What is the name of the ONLY official bilingual province?
New Brunswick is the only provinces where both English and French are the official languages.
How many oceans touch Canada?
3!
The Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans all touch Canada
What is the name of the boat pictured on the Canadian dime?
The Bluenose!
The Bluenose is a famous fishing and racing boat from Nova Scotia and is an important symbol of the Maritime provinces.
I am a tool invented in Canada. I have "teeth" and you will find me on many clothing items. What am I?
A zipper!
Modern zippers were invented in 1913 in St. Catherines, ON!
What is the name of the globally famous Canadian who receives millions of letters each year from all over the world?
Santa Claus!
Real or not, the Canadian government declared Santa Claus as a Canadian citizen. Letters to Santa from across the world are sent to a Canadian postal code "H0H 0H0"
What is Canada's most-purchased grocery item?
Kraft Dinner!
Canadians eat more Kraft Dinner than any other country. We eat 55% more Kraft Dinner than the US.