Native Species
This bear species is commonly spotted in the Muskoka region and is known for its ability to adapt to various habitats, including forests and near human settlements
What is the black bear?
What colour do lifeguards traditionally wear?
What is red?
This is a common item you should have in your emergency survival kit, used to start a fire even in wet conditions
What are matches or a fire starter?
This American swimmer has won 23 Olympic gold medals and is known for his incredible career in the pool
Who is Michael Phelps?
This large marine mammal, known for its intelligence and playful behavior, is often seen performing tricks in aquariums and has a distinctive dorsal fin.
What is a dolphin?
This large, antlered mammal, often seen around the Muskoka Lakes region in Ontario, is known for its impressive size and aquatic feeding habits
What is a moose?
This device, often used by lifeguards, helps keep a swimmer afloat while they are being rescued
What is a life preserver or life ring?
If you're lost in the wilderness and need to find water, you can look for this type of natural feature that usually indicates a water source
What is a river or stream?
This character from the movie “The Little Mermaid” is a mermaid princess who loves to swim and explore underwater
Who is Ariel?
This Disney character is a demigod with a magical fishhook who can transform into various animals and initially joins Moana on her quest.
Who is Maui?
This iconic bird, often associated with the northern lakes of Canada, is known for its haunting, melodic calls
What is a loon?
Lifeguards use this as a signal to indicate that swimmers should clear the pool or stop swimming
What is a whistle?
To avoid getting lost, you can use this tool, which always points north and helps you find your way
What is a compass?
This animated fish, who is a famous swimmer in the movie “Finding Nemo,” goes on a journey to find his missing son
Who is Marlin?
This swimming stroke is known for its distinctive arm movements that resemble a windmill and is often considered the fastest of the four competitive strokes
What is freestyle or front crawl?
This large, wading bird, notable for its long legs and neck, is often seen hunting fish in shallow waters across North America
What is the great blue heron?
When rescuing someone from the water, it's important to approach them from this angle to avoid getting pulled under
What is from behind or the side?
This is the name of the basic tool you can use to build a shelter, cut wood, or prepare food in the wilderness
What is a pocket knife or jackknife?
This Canadian swimmer, born in 2002, made headlines in 2021 by becoming the youngest swimmer to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics in the 200-meter butterfly event
Who is Summer McIntosh?
In this 2021 Pixar film, a young sea monster experiences the joys and challenges of life on land. The film is set in a picturesque Italian seaside village.
What is "Luca"?
What is Ontario's official flower?
What is the White Trillium?
This skill involves using your own body to stay afloat while waiting for help or resting
What is treading water?
This plant can be found in the wild and is known for its healing properties, often used to soothe minor burns or insect bites
What is aloe vera?
These are the three members of the waterfront team at Campfire Circle
Hannah, Alexandra, & EJ
In Northern Ontario, the Big Dipper is part of this larger constellation, which is often used to help find the North Star, Polaris
What is Ursa Major?