Snow
How many sides or points does a snowflake have?
A) 6
B) 24
C) 10
A) 6 sides!
This is the "Zodic sign" for people born in November
A) Aquarius and Leo
B) Scorpio and Saggitarius
C) Cancer and Libra
B) Scorpio and Saggitarius
People born in November fall under Scorpio (until November 21) or Sagittarius (starting November 22).
What does the Canadian Goose finish doing in November?
Flying South!
What is held on November 11th?
Remembrance Day, to honor our veterans
This popular, hot Canadian beverage chain serves up its legendary "Double-Double" coffee to cold drivers every morning.
Tim Hortons!
What colour is snow?
A) Pink
B) White
C) Translucent
C) Translucent!
Individual ice crystals are translucent. It appears white because light is scattered in all directions by the many ice crystal facets.
What is "Movember?"
The month is widely known as Movember, encouraging people to grow mustaches to raise awareness for men's health.
What are most black bears prepared for by the end of November?
Hybernation!
What flower is representative for Remembrance Day?
The Red Poppy!
Inspired by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae’s 1915 poem "In Flanders Fields", the red poppy with a black center is worn on lapels to remember the fallen.
This classic French-Canadian winter dish consists of french fries topped with cheese curds and hot brown gravy
Poutine!
How fast do snowflakes fall?
A) 10 feet per minute
B) 1-6 feet per second
C) 2 feet per minute
B) 1-6 feet per second!
Normal snowflakes fall relatively slowly—at about 1 to 6 feet per second—because their broad structure acts like a parachute
The birth flower for November is
A) Chrysanthemum
B) Sunflower
C) Lilly
A) Chrysanthemum
What are beavers finished doing by the end of November?
They finish caching tree branches and food supplies in the mud at the bottom of their ponds, locking in their winter pantry beneath the ice.
Roughly how many Canadians have served in the military throughout history?
A) 1.5 million
B) 50,000
C) 2.3 million
C) 2.3 Million
Over 2,300,000 Canadians have served in the military throughout history, with more than 118,000 giving their lives
This sweet, gooey Canadian dessert features a flaky pastry shell filled with butter, sugar, and eggs—often with raisins or pecans.
Butter Tarts!
Snow affects sound
A) True
B) False
A) True!
Fresh snow accumulates air pockets that absorb sound waves, creating a uniquely quiet, muffled atmosphere.
The full moon in November is traditionally called
A) Harvest moon
B) Blue moon
C) Beaver moon
C) Beaver moon!
Traditionally called the Beaver Moon, named after the time of year traps were set before winter
Why is November an important month for Moose and White Tailed Deer?
A) They hibernate
B) They enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner
C) Hite of mating season
C) Hite of mating season
November marks the height of the mating rut. Bucks and bulls are highly active, aggressive, and frequently cross highways, leading to a major spike in wildlife-vehicle collisions at dawn and dusk
Located in Ottawa, this sacred monument holds the remains of an unidentified casualty from France and honors all Canadians with no known grave
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
This traditional winter treat is made by pouring boiling hot maple syrup directly onto clean, fresh snow and rolling it onto a stick
Maple Taffy!
A) False
B) True
B) True!
Snow reflects up to 80% of ultraviolet (UV) light, which can significantly increase your risk of getting sunburned in the winter.
King Tuts Tomb was discovered in November
A) True
B) False
A) True!
Discovered by Howard Carter on November 4, 1922.
Why is November important for Polar Bears?
A) Sea ice freezes so they can hunt seals
B) They howl at the Beaver moon
C) They shed their fur
A) Sea ice freezes so they can hunt seals
November is peak season around Churchill, Manitoba, along Hudson Bay, as bears gather on the shore waiting for the sea ice to freeze so they can hunt seals
Chosen annually since 1936, this title is given to a woman who represents all Canadian mothers who have lost children in military service.
The National Silver Cross Mother
This six-letter word is what Canadians uniquely call a knitted winter hat or beanie.
A Toque!