Famous Places
This Parisian landmark was once criticized by artists and writers as an eyesore.
What is: The Eiffel Tower
Recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942, this song became the best-selling single of all time.
What is: White Christmas (50 million copies sold worldwide)
The word for eating something quickly because you’re in a rush
What is: Gobbling
This Québécois singer is one of the world’s best‑selling artists, known for powerful ballads like “My Heart Will Go On.”
Who is: Celine Dion
The outer, browned exterior of bread and pastries is known by this five‑letter term
What is: Crust
This capital city was formerly known as Constantinople
What is: Istanbul
This 1957 rock ‘n’ roll hit made Little Richard famous for its energetic piano and wild vocals
What is: Tutti Frutti
The act of moving goods or materials from one place to another, often by truck, boat, or plane
What is: Shipping
Canada’s seventh prime minister and first francophone to hold the office, his name now graces a national historic site and university statue.
Who is : Sir Wilfred Laurier
This common baking mix was introduced in 1931 and made baking faster and easier.
What is: Bisquick
Hidden from Western explorers until 1812, this ancient city carved into rose-colored rock lies in modern-day Jordan.
What is: Petra
Recorded by Ben E. King in 1961, this soulful ballad became a timeless favorite and has been covered by many artists.
What is: Stand By Me
The process of seeking to discover or understand more about a subject.
What is: Researching
This Canadian hockey legend was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981 after winning six Stanley Cups and later served in the Senate.
Who is: Frank Mahovlich
A traditional cake made with equal parts flour, butter, eggs, and sugar — and named for that ratio — is known as this classic dessert.
What is: Pound Cake
Famous for its massive stone heads, this remote Pacific island belongs to Chile.
What is: Easter Island
Frank Sinatra’s rendition of this 1937 Rodgers and Hart standard helped cement it as a romantic jazz classic.
What is: My Funny Valentine
A word for showing strong dislike or disapproval when something is unfair or wrong
What is: Protesting
This sprinter, once dubbed the “world’s fastest man,” won Olympic gold for Canada in 1996
Who is: Donovan Bailey
A sweet yeast‑leavened braided cake filled with cinnamon, chocolate, or nuts, originally from Eastern Europe.
What is: Babka
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its fossil cliffs, this Nova Scotia location preserves 300 million years of Earth’s history.
What is: Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Written by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer for a 1943 musical film, this song became closely associated with Judy Garland
What is: One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
The act of confirming the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
What is: Verifying
She refused to leave a whites‑only section of a Nova Scotia movie theatre in 1946, helping spark Canada’s civil rights movement
Who is: Viola Desmond
A classic French method of folding layers of dough with butter to create flakiness is known as this.
What is: Lamination