Fall in Canada
On what date does fall begin in Canada?
(A) Sept. 1
(B) August 25
(C) Sept. 22
(D) Oct. 1
(C) Sept. 22
On what day and date did the Canadian holiday of Thanksgiving occur?
Monday, October 12.
Which date is Halloween celebrated on in Canada?
Oct. 31
In a 2025 Canadian Halloween survey, which type of treat was handed out by the largest percentage of households?
A) Chocolate
B) Chips
C) Cookies
D) Candies
A) Chocolate
Which famous Toronto castle is often connected with ghost stories and Halloween events?
Casa loma
When does fall end in Canada?
(A) Dec. 1
(B) Jan 12
(C) Dec. 25
(D) Dec. 21
December 21, 2026 (the winter solstice)
Which dessert is especially associated with Ontario Thanksgiving meals?
A) Nanaimo bars B) Butter tarts C) Apple strudel D) Maple fudge
B) Butter tarts
Which province recorded the earliest use of the phrase 'trick-or-treat'?
(A) Alberta
(B) Ontario
(C) Quebec
(D) Newfoundland
(A) Alberta (1927)
In a recent Canadian survey, which candy received the highest popularity score for Halloween?
A) Rockets B) Licorice C) Candy Corn D) Skittles
D) Skittles
Which Ontario town is especially well known for ghost stories connected to the War of 1812?
A) Barrie
B) Niagara-on-the-Lake
C) Sudbury
D) Windsor
B) Niagara-on-the-Lake
In what fall month does the popular sport of hockey begin in Canada?
September
What is one major difference between Canadian and American Thanksgiving?
A) Canada celebrates in October, while the U.S. celebrates in November
B) Canada celebrates in November, while the U.S. celebrates in October
C) Both occur on the same date
D) In Canada, Thanksgiving is an official holiday.
A) Canada celebrates in October, while the U.S. celebrates in November
Which vegetable was traditionally carved before pumpkins became popular in Canada? A) Potato B) Carrot C) Turnip D) Cabbage
C) Turnip
Which chocolate bar was the most highly rated Halloween chocolate among Canadians in a recent Canadian survey? A) Aero B) Reese’s C) KitKat D) Snickers
C) KitKat
Which former Ontario prison is famous for its long history and reported paranormal stories?
A) Kingston Penitentiary
B) Fort York
C) Old City Hall
D) Queen’s Park
A) Kingston Penitentiary
Name one of the two most popular foods eaten in Canada during the fall?
Roasted turkey and pumpkin pie
Name one province that does not celebrate Thanksgiving as an official public holiday?
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick.
In Canada in 2016, approximately how many children between the ages 4-15 trick-or-treated?
(A) 550,000
(B) 3.87 million
(C) 1.2 million
(D) 325,000
3.87 million
Which chocolate bar received the lowest Halloween popularity score in that Canadian survey?
A) Mr. Big
B) Aero
C) Twix
D) Score
C) Twix
Which historic fort in Niagara-on-the-Lake is associated with War of 1812 ghost stories?
A) Fort Henry
B) Fort George
C) Fort York
D) Fort Wellington
B) Fort George
On what day and date was the holiday of Thanksgiving this year in Canada?
Monday, October 12.
In Canada in 2019, approximately how many turkeys were bought?
(A) 8.5 million
(B) 12 million
(C) 535,000
(D) 2.5 million
(D) 2.5 million
About how much did Canadians spend on candy products in October 2011?
A) $75 million
) $150 million
C) $350 million
D) $900 million
C) More than $350 million
When Canadians were asked about the best thing they had ever received while trick-or-treating, which answer ranked first?
A) Money
B) Full-sized chocolate bar
C) Chips
D) Can of pop
B) Full-sized chocolate bar
Ghost stories involving old murders, executions, prisons, and violent events are especially associated with which historic city in Quebec?
A) Calgary, Alberta
B) Quebec City, Quebec
C) Winnipeg, Manitoba
D) Victoria, British Columbia
B) Quebec City, Quebec
What is one of the two most popular outdoor activities during the fall in Canada?
Hiking and viewing fall foliage (leaf-peeping)
What is the name of the special Canadian football doubleheader traditionally played on Thanksgiving?
A) Thanksgiving Bowl
B) Thanksgiving Day Classic
C) Canadian Harvest Classic
D) October Football Classic
B) Thanksgiving Day Classic
According to a Scotiabank poll done this year, how much will the average Canadian spend on Halloween this year?
(A) $25
(B) $13
(C) $70
(D) $115
(C) $70
Which item was identified by Canadians as the worst thing to receive on Halloween, with 46% choosing it?
A) Toothbrush
B) Raisins
C) Apple
D) Stale candy
C) Apple
At this historic building in Toronto, Ontario, Courtroom 33 is said to be haunted, while people have reported mysterious footsteps and judges have felt their robes being tugged. Which building is it?
A) Queen’s Park
B) Osgoode Hall
C) Old City Hall
D) Fort York
C) Old City Hall