Canadian Wildlife
This type of bird is the most vicious/aggressive Canadian bird.
What is the Canada Goose? The Canada Goose is often cited as the most aggressive or "vicious" bird in Canada, particularly during nesting season. While not known to be deadly to humans, they are known to be very territorial and will attack if they feel their nests or goslings are threatened.
A geneticist, broadcaster, author, and environmental activist. This man hosted "The Nature of Things with..."
Who is David Suzuki?
The Toronto Blue Jays won the 1993 World Series with a walk-off, three-run home run by this baseball player in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Who is Joe Carter?
When Canadians say "Timmies" they are referring to this establishment.
What is Tim Horton's?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge, one of Canada's greatest military victories, occurred in what country?
What is France?
Which type of eagle don’t develop a white head until maturity?
What is the Bald Eagle? Young bald eagles are often mistaken for golden eagles with their yellow heads.
This Canadian sprinter won the gold medal in the 100m dash at the 1996 Olympics.
Who is Donovon Bailey?
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating this DC Comics character.
Who is Super Man?
A narrow sled made of wood or plastic, typically curved upwards at the front, used for sliding downhill on snow.
What is a Toboggan?
What region of Canada did Jacques Cartier explore: Eastern Canada, the Arctic, or the Prairies?
What is Eastern Canada?
How many trees can the average beaver cut down in a year...
A) 58
B) 102
C) 216
What is C) 216? The average beaver cuts down 216 trees in a year and can fell trees up to 40 cm in diameter.
Beginning his career as a child actor in the 1970s, he rose to prominence portraying Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future film trilogy.
Who is Michael J. Fox?
Founded in 1941, this Air Cadets program offers young people aged 12-18 a chance to participate in activities like flying, gliding, survival training, and leadership development.
What is the Royal Canadian Air Force? This program is still active today and provides a fun and educational experience for many young Canadians.
KD is a popular abbreviation for this beloved comfort food dish.
What is Kraft Dinner?
In which ocean is Canada's main Halibut Fishery?
What is the Pacific Ocean?
This large mammal belonging to the deer family can dive down 5.5 metres (18 feet) to graze on lilies and other water plants at the bottom of a lake.
What is a Moose? Moose have been known to swim up to 19 km (12 miles). They can also swim right after birth.
This woman walked 32 kilometers through the bush and swamps to warn British soldiers of a pending American attack in the War of 1812.
Who is Laura Secord? the founder of a Toronto-based chocolate business, chose her name for his company because she was “an icon of courage, devotion and loyalty.”
Known as the "Golden Goal" this hockey player scored the winning goal in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Who is Sydney Crosby? Stomachs dropped and arms flew to the air when Sydney Crosby scored the winning goal for Canada seven minutes into overtime.
The term is commonly used to describe a small bottle of alcohol, typically containing around 375 ml.
What is a Mickey?
The Canadian children's TV series the Polka Dot Door had a green animal character who only ever spoke one word. What is this character's name?
Who is Polkaroo? The only work he ever spoke was "Polkaroo"
Which type of Canadian bear has a pronounced shoulder hump?
What is a Grizzly Bear? Grizzly bears have a pronounced shoulder hump and a “dished” or concave face. Black bears have a more “Roman” nose and no hump.
This Nova Scotian woman fought against racial segregation in 1946 and is the first woman (other than the Queen) to have her photo on a Canadian bill.
Who is Viola Desmond? Prior to her 1946 arrest, Desmond mentored many young Black women in Nova Scotia through her beauty school business. She died in 1965 at the age of 50. In 2010, she was granted a posthumous pardon—the first ever in Canada.
The Dionne quintuplets were born in Corbeil, Ontario near North Bay on May 28, 1934. Name 3 of the 5 sisters.
Who are Annette, Emilie, Yvonne, Cecile and Marie?
In Canada when someone calls a person "hoser," they mean that they are this...
What is a loser?
What figure skating reality show was hosted by Ron Maclean and Kurt Browning?
What is Battle of the Blades?