CANADIAN HISTORY

Who?

100

She headed off into the woods of British Columbia and painted it's beauty - trees, totem poles, mountains, villages  -  in her signature style or curvy, wavy lines. There's a famous Vancouver art school named after her.  

Emily Carr

200

She was the first female ever elected to the Canadian parliament. She'd from nearby in Grey County. There's a school named after her, lots of stuff named after her. Last name is enough. 

Agnes Macphail

300

In 1954 Marilyin Bell became pretty famous across Canada. At only 16 she was the first person to ever swim across this giant lake. It was all planned as a big spectacle as part of the CNE!

Lake Ontario

400

Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote a novel about an orphan in Prince Edward Island. She'd expand on the story and write 6 more books total, all set in this fictional PEI small town.

Avonlea

500

He had four children - Michel, Alexander, Sarah, and Justin - one of whom would get the same as him.

Pierre Trudeau

Where?

100

It used to be called York. Kinda sorta still is.

Toronto

200

It was the last province to join Canada. Not till 1949.

Newfoundland

300

It's called Craigellachie. It's just a spot off the highway in BC, but one of the most famous photos in Canada was taken there. Donald Smith is the guy in the center in the top hat, swinging this.

A Hammer

400

It stretches clear across the province from Ottawa all the way to Windsor, passing through Kingston, Toronto, and London along the way. It was fist planned in 1938 but not fully completed in 1964. That section near Pearson must have, easily, 12 lanes.

401

500

It's the one Confederation Conference that wasn't in Canada.

London

Said what?

100

October 1812:

"Push on, brave York Volunteers."

Isaac Brock

200

July 1980:

"Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going without me."

Terry Fox

300

Last week:

"The true north is, indeed, strong and free."

King Charles III

400

November 1997:

"Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the my heart will go on." 

Celine Dion

500

This morning:

"Have a great day working together Beave Valley."

Audrey, Taylor, Keira, Alyssa

Foodie

100

It's the most famous fish from Newfoundland, often served salted, dried, stewed, or fried, really it can be cooked in countless ways.

Cod

200

It's the most famous fish from British Columbia. Typically smoked to a bright pink, and sliced thin.

Salmon

300

It's French slang for a "big mess"

Poutine

400

Montreal and New York kinda compete for who's version is better. New York's are large and airy, where Montreal's are dense and chewy.

Spoiler (Obviously Montreal)

Bagel

500

Venison comes from this animal.

Deer

All I do Is Win

100

Donovan Bailey won gold (and set a world record) at this event in 1996. 

100m sprint

200

They went to overtime, then penalty shootouts, and Julia Grosso won it all for this team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Canada Women's National Soccer Team

300

Clara Hughes has competed for Canada in BOTH the summer Olympics and the winter - in cross country skiing and this sport.

Biking

400

Joni Mitchell has been nominated 18 times for this, won 9, Drake's been nominated a lot too, but the record goes to David Foster who's won this American award 16 times.

A Grammy

500

It's called the Hart Trophy. Wayne Gretzky's won it 8 times, Sidney Crosby twice, and this guy 3 times in the past decade.

Connor McDavid