Canadian Holidays
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus. Widely celebrated with gift-giving and family gatherings.
Christmas
What is Canada's Capital city?
Ottawa
Indigenous group that live in the far north (Arctic regions). Skilled in surviving in extreme cold
Inuit
Who plays a symbolic role in Canada?
King Charles (monarchy)
What does "eh" mean in Canada?
Often used at the end of a sentence, meaning “right?” or “do you agree?”
For many Canadians, Easter is a sacred Christian holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Easter
How many territories does Canada have?
3 territories
A distinct group of people with both Indigenous and European ancestry, especially French. They developed their own culture and identity during the fur trade
Metis
The site of Canada's Government
Parliament Hill
Canadians take pride in being world leaders in this sport and feel a deep connection to their teams’ wins and losses. It brings Canadians together
Hockey
What is it called when you go door to door asking for candy?
Trick or Treating
How many oceans touch Canada? What are they called?
Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic
Knowledge was passed down through______________________. Who told these stories?
Storytelling. Done by the elders
One of the oldest and grandest churches in Canada
Notre Dame Basilica
Canada produces over 70% of the world’s ______________________________, with Québec alone making about 90% of that.
Maple Syrup
A celebration that often includes community events: powwows, drumming, storytelling, dance, traditional foods, and crafts.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
How many provinces does Canada have?
10 provinces
What are the 3 different groups of Indigenous peoples that live in Canada?
First Nations, Metis and Inuit
What percent % of the world's lakes are in Canada?
60 % percent
What is the origin of the name Canada?
The name “Canada” was formed through a misunderstanding; a French explorer met with local natives who invited him to their “Kanata”, which means village. The explorer and his group thought that “Kanata” or “Canada” was the name of the entire country
Families gather for a traditional meal: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
Thanksgiving
Name 3 of Canada's provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan
What happened to the Indigenous people after the Europeans came to Canada?
They died because of disease (smallpox, measles) and the Europeans took over their land, overhunted, and took control. Europeans started breaking their agreements. Some of the Indigenous started becoming like the Europeans
Name one law in Canada
-Owning rats in Alberta is illegal
-No whistling or singing after 11pm in Ontario
-No snowmen taller than 30 inches in PEI
-Don't drag a dead horse along the street on Sundays in Toronto
-Don't remove a bandage in public
-Don't pretend to practice witchcraft
-Don't scare a child with a squeaky moose in Alberta
-You must clear all snow off your car before driving
-Dogs can't bark for longer than 10 minutes
-Its illegal to throw snowballs in public
What animal is on the Canadian 1 dollar coin?
Loon