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What does the caption on page 2 tell us?
People in costumes for the festival parade
What is the name of the parade that happens during the whale festival?
Parade of Whales and Wonder.
What are baleen whales covered in?
barnacles
What is chowder?
a type of soup
What is the capital of British Columbia?
Victoria
When was the Pacific Rim Whale Festival?
March 16-24
In what season do the whales swim from Alaska to Mexico?
fall
What is the tug-of-war competition called?
Tug-O-Whale
Who votes for their favorite chowder?
Judges
In what country is the Pacific Rim Whale Festival?
Canada
Where is the Pacific Rim Whale Festival?
on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada
In what season do the whales swim from Mexico to Alaska?
What can people do after the tug-of-war competition?
clean up the beach
Who can submit drawings for the button competition?
students
What ocean is British Columbia near?
Pacific Ocean
What does the whale festival celebrate?
Pacific grey whales
Where can people go whale watching during the festival?
in a boat on the ocean
What can kids learn about at the Whale Festival?
ocean and ocean life
What is "Maritime Kids Days"?
2 day event for kids
Name 3 things you could see in British Columbia:
rocky coastlines
sandy beaches
grassy plains
forests
lakes
mountains and deserts
How far do the whales swim when they migrate?
10,000 miles round trip
What do people use to make floats and costumes for the parade?
recycled items
Name 2 competitions you can see at the Pacific Rim Whale Festival
1. button competition
2. chowder competition
3. tug-of-war
What kind of whales are Pacific Rim Whales?
baleen whales
How many national parks are in British Columbia?
7