Canadian History
Canadian Sports
Canadian Landmarks
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Canadian Wildlife
Canadian Inventions
Name the Province
100
The Dominion of Canada was officially created on July 1st in the year_____
1867
100
The Two national sports of Canada include...
Hockey and Lacross
100
Which Canadian building held the record for the tallest building in the world for 32 years straight?
the CN Tower
100
Originating in Canada, what pizza notable for its tropical fruit topping was created in the 1960s by Sam Panopoulos?
Hawaiian
100
There were once over 168,000 of them roaming through the prairies or Alberta, Manitoba and NWT, but now there remains only 10,000. This is the largest land animal in Canada;
Bison
100
You could say this invention stinks. Invented in 1950 in Winnipeg, this simple item is used to take unwanted items out to the curb for pickup.
Garbage Bags
100
Known as Canada's hippie paradise, this province is home to rainy weather, enormous forests and some of the most beautiful hot spots for a summer vacation
British Columbia
200
In the early days, Canada's economy was based on trading a certain resource for goods and supplies with the First Nations peoples. What was this economy known as?
The Fur Trade
200
Who is the mascot for the Calgary Flames?
Harvey the Hound
200
This is a National Historic Site and horticultural marvel, located in British Columbia
Butchart Gardens
200
Founded in Quebec, this world famous performance group is known for their incredible acrobatics and circus routines performed to live music;
Cirque du Soleil
200
Which animal is featured on the Canadian nickel?
Beaver
200
This genius invention was created in Toronto in 1949 and is designed to help keep your heart beating properly.
The Pacemaker.
200
Flat, wheat fields and farmers. You only go here if you still have family that lives there.
Saskatchewan
300
The Famous Five included Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Emily Murphy, and Irene Parlby. These women were instrumental in their work towards ______________
Women's Suffrage; gaining women the right to vote
300
According to Forbes' 2017 rankings, the 2nd most valuable NHL franchise is Canadian (after the New York Rangers at #1). What is this Canadian hockey franchise?
Toronto Maple Leafs
300
Where would you go to find the statue commonly known as the Big Fiddle?
Sydney, Nova Scotia. Constructed in 2005 and standing over 60 feet tall!
300
The iconic Anne of Green Gables series was written by this famous Canadian Author;
Lucy Maud Montgomery
300
Where would you go to find the tallest trees in Canada, the Red Cedar and Douglas Fir?
British Columbia. The Western Red Cedar is known as the "green giants" of Canada. Douglas fir trees are also massive trees that can be found in BC. These trees can grow over 300 ft tall, but most average around 150-200 ft.
300
This is a popular sandwich topping invented by a Canadian Pharmacist from Montreal in the 1880's
Peanut Butter, Montreal pharmacist Marcellus Gilmore Edson envisioned his nutty ointment-like product, patented in 1884, as a food option for people who couldn't chew.
300
They've often talked about separating from Canada. They enjoy their poutine and gave the world Celine Dion.
Quebec
400
The Deadliest rock slide in Canada occurred on April 29th, 1903 in the Crowsnest Past. It is known as the ___________ Slide
Frank Slide. On April 29, 1903, 110 million tones of limestone crashed from the summit of Turtle Mountain and buried part of the sleeping town of Frank. 110 people died in this tragic natural disaster. You can still visit the historic site.
400
Canada has hosted the Olympics three times; in 1976 Summer Games, 1988 Winter Games and again in _______ for the Winter Games.
2010
400
Where would you go to visit the Notre Dame Basillica?
Montreal 
400
Who ran the Marathon of Hope?
Terry Fox
400
Canada is covered in greenery. What kind of forest covers almost all provinces in Canada? Temperate, Tropical or Boreal?
Boreal Forest. Canada's boreal forest stretches over Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, northern British Columbia, the Yukon and the Northern Territories.
400
After WWII, many men returned home with amputated limbs, requiring the assistance of mobility devices. This invention gave back some independence to wheelchair users by making wheelchairs powered by ____
Electricity. The first electric wheelchair was invented in 1953 by George Klein. This went on to become known Canada's most famous robotic and technological achievement.
400
You'll find the big fiddle, funny accents and a whole lotta fish over there
Nova Scotia
500
Canada's Maple Leaf flag was adopted in which decade? hint: Pre 1980's
1960s
500
Which Canadian Hockey Team has won the Stanley Cup 24 times?
The Montreal Canadiens
500
What year did West Edmonton Mall open?
1981
500
Who is the famous Canadian Author who rose to incredible fame after her novel "The Handmaids Tale" was adapted into a television series in 2017?
Margaret Atwood
500
In which province will you find Puffins, which are small birds that somewhat resemble penguins.
Newfoundland and Labrador. Approximately 350,000 to 400,000 puffins currently breed in eastern Canada, mostly in Newfoundland and Labrador
500
This was invented in 1911 in British Columbia. Made from paper, it was an excellent solution to "having all your eggs in one basket"
Egg Cartons. Newspaper editor Joseph Coyle of Smithers, British Columbia, found an egg-cellent new use for paper wastage
500
Northern lights, snow mobiles and a sun that doesn't set for some of the year and doesn't rise for a whole month
Nunavut