Canadian Spring Sports
What is the name of the annual curling championship that takes place in Canada during spring?
a) The Brier
b) The Scotties Tournament
c) The Tim Hortons Brier
d) The Canadian Open
c) The Tim Hortons Brier
a) March
b) April
c) May
d) June
b) April
In which month does the Canadian Tulip Festival typically take place?
a) March
b) April
c) May
d) June
c) May
Who is the Canadian golfer born on May 12, 1970, known for being one of the greatest Canadian golfers?
a) Mike Weir
b) Stephen Ames
c) Graham DeLaet
d) David Hearn
a) Mike Weir
Which spring flower is known for blooming even before winter's snow its gone?
a) Crocus
b) Snowdrop
c) Winter aconite
d) Glory -of-the-snow
a) Crocus
What sport is referred to as "Canada's national pastime" and sees increased participation during the spring season?
a) Soccer
b) Lacrosse
c) Baseball
d) Hockey
c) Baseball
What is the name of the Indian harvest festival celebrated in Vancouver during spring?
a) Viwali
b) Holi
c) Vaisakhi
d) Navratri
c) Vaisakhi
What is the origin of the Canadian Tulip Festival?
a) A gift from the Netherlands to Canada after World World Two
b) A celebration of Canadian agriculture
c) A tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces
d) A festival to promote tourism
a) A gift from the Netherlands to Canada after World World Two
Who is the Canadian football player born on May 8, 1969, known for his career in the CFL and as a sports analyst?
a) Dane Forde
b) Danny Maciocia
c) Jim Corrigall
d) Chad Rempel
a) Dane Forde
What flower's name comes from the English word "dægeseage"?
a) Daisy
b) Sunflower
c) Marigold
d) Dandelion
a) Daisy
What major annual sports event takes place in Calgary, featuring various athletic competitions, typically in spring?
a) Calgary Stampede
b) Calgary Marathon
c) Tim Hortons Brier
d) Calgary Annual Skijorn
b) Calgary Marathon
What event takes place in Vancouver's historic Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which sometimes falls in spring?
a) Chinatown Spring Festival Parade
b) Lunar New Year Parade
c) Chinese New Year Festival
d) Spring Dragon Dance
a) Chinatown Spring Festival Parade
What is the approximate number of cherry trees in Vancouver?
a) 10,000
b) 20,000
c) 40,000
d) 45,000
d) 45,000
Who is the Canadian swimmer born in the spring who has made headlines for her Olympic performances?
a) Penny Oleksiak
b) Summer McIntosh
c) Kylie Masse
d) Kayla Sanchez
b) Summer McIntosh
What are the spring zodiac signs?
a) Pisces, Aries, and Taurus
b) Aries, Taurus, and Gemini
c) Aquarius, Pisces and Aries
d) Taurus, Gemini and Cancer
b) Aries, Taurus, and Gemini
Which Canadian NHL team was founded on November 22, 1917, and is known for its spring playoff runs?
a) Toronto Maple Leafs
b) Montreal Canadiens
c) Edmonton Oilers
d) Calgary Flames
b) Montreal Canadiens
What popular activity can be enjoyed in Canouer during spring season, starting in April?a
a) Skiing
b) Surfing
c) Volleyball
d) Whale Watching
d) Whale Watching
Which city hose the Bass in the Bush electronic music festival in spring?
a) Saskatoon
b) Vancouver
c) Toronto
d) Near Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan
d) Near Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan
Which Canadian figure skater was born in March and is known for his Olympic medals?
a) Elvis Stojko
b) Patrick Chan
c) Kurt Browning
d) Brian Orser
b) Patrick Chan
Which spring mammal has the thickest fur?
a) Otters
b) Beavers
c) Artic Foxes
d) Polar bears
a) Otters
Which sport features prominently in spring as Canadian athletes prepare for summer competitions, including the Pan American Games?
a) Ice Hockey
b) Basketball
c) Curling
d) Track & Field
d) Track & Field
What is the name of the festival that celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms in Vancouver?
a) Cherry Blossom Festival
b) Blossoming Cherry Festival
c) Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
d) Cherry Blooms Festival
c) Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
In which province is the Annaplolis Apple Blossom Festival held?
a) Nova Scotia
b) British Columbia
c) New Brunswick
d) Ontario
a) Nova Scotia
Which Canadian multi-sport athlete was born on May 24, 1902?
a) Lionel Conacher
b) Bobby Orr
c) Wayne Gretzky
d) Gordie Howe
a) Lionel Conacher
What is the birthstone for April?
a) Emerald
b) Sapphire
c) Diamond
d) Opal
c) Diamond