Famous People
This singer was known as "The King of Rock and Roll."
Who is Elvis Presley?
Before cell phones, if you were away from home, you might stop at one of these private stand to make a call.
What is a phone booth?
This sweet liquid comes from Canadian maple trees.
What is maple syrup?
This sport is often called Canada's national winter sport.
What is hockey?
Children often played this game by hopping on one foot through numbered squares.
What is hopscotch?
This actress starred in many movies and was famous for saying "Diamonds are a girl's best friend."
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
Before washing machines were common, many families used this tool to scrub clothes by hand.
What is a washboard?
This classic Canadian dish is made with fries, gravy, and cheese curds.
What is Poutine?
In hockey, how many players are usually on the ice for one team, including the goalie?
What is six?
This popular card game is often played with a standard deck and the goal of reaching 21.
What is blackjack (21)?
This cartoon creator made Mickey Mouse famous.
Who is Walt Disney?
Children often spent summer evenings catching these glowing insects in jars.
What are fireflies (lightning bugs)?
This hearty soup is often made with yellow peas and ham.
What is pea soup?
This sport uses a broom and a stone on ice.
What is curling?
At community dances, couples often danced this graceful three-step dance.
What is the waltz?
This boxer was known as "The Greatest."
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Before television became common, families often gathered in the living room to listen to this.
What is a radio?
This Tim Hortons favorite is a donut hole-sized treat.
What is a Timbit?
This Canadian hockey legend was known as "The Great One."
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
Before video games, many families spent evenings putting together these large puzzles with hundreds of interlocking pieces.
What is a jigsaw puzzle?
This civil rights leader delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Before calculators, students often used this tool to solve math problems by hand.
What is a slide rule?
Many people enjoy this pastry filled with raisins or currants at Christmas.
What is butter tart?
This trophy is awarded each year to the NHL champion.
What is the Stanley Cup?
At church socials and community halls, people often gathered to play this number-matching game for small prizes.
What is bingo?