Places and Sites
Famous People
True or False
Mis.
100
This site is known for its recreation, events, activities, and scenery throughout the seasons. It is used for public art, skating, boating, walking, and splashing in the water.
The Marina
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100
Which professional hockey brothers were born and raised in Thunder Bay?
The Staal brothers Ericc, Jordan, Marc and Jared
100
Thunder Bay has 50 parks within the city.
False, Thunder Bay has 129 city parks and over 55 kilometres of paved recreational trails.
100
Thunder Bay is on the shore of what great freshwater lake?
Lake Superior
200
This Site is used for a wide range of events, from Dance competitions to Graduations to music performances. This building opened on October 16, 1985.
The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium.
200
This famous person was known for being the musical director for the late-night show with David Letterman. He is a singer, keyboardist, composer, actor, author and comedian.
Paul Shaffer
200
The Robins franchise began in Thunder Bay.
True. The first Robins Donuts opened in 1975.
200
What year was the transition from Fort William and Port Arthur to just City of Thunder Bay?
1970
300
This site is a park. It was built in 1967. The Soroptimist Club built it as a Centennial gift to Canada and the cities.
The International Friendship Gardens.
300
This famous person is an actor. he received a 2012 Best Supporting Actor Genie Nomination for his portrayal of Lenny Jackson in Citizen Gangster. He was in the movie The Strain, Dark Angel, X-Man Origins, Legion, Robin Hood and Smokin' Aces.
Kevin Durand
300
Sir Aruthur Conan Doyle owned property in Fort William.
True. This property is where Holland Bakery on Victoria Ave is. He bought it in 1914 when he was travelling through Canada.
300
Which population in Thunder Bay has the largest number of people per capita outside the original country?
Finnish
400
This site opened on February 6, 1976. It is known for exhibiting, collecting, and focusing on the Indigenous and Northwestern Ontario work. It is located at 1080 Keewatin St. near the college.
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
400
This famous person was known for being a professional ice hockey player, coach, and general manager. He played with the Detroit Red Wings, and his number was 10. This athlete won 3 Stanley Cups with Detroit and captained the team from 1963-73.
Alex Delvecchio
400
The symbol of a poppy for Remembrance Day was voting in the Prince Arthur Hotel.
True. Anna Geurin was inspired by something she had seen while in the US. When she attended the meeting of the Great War Veterans Association at the Prince Arthur Hotel, the members voted that the poppy would symbolize Remembrance.
400
Which Park is North America's largest living history attraction and is a Canadian Signature Experience.
Fort William Historical Park
500
This place is a family-run farm. It is known for pick-your-own strawberries. They offer activities like a corn maze, a petting zoo, and pumpkin hunts.
Bulluz Farms
500
This person is an Actor. He starred in the movies Crime Spree, The Latest Buzz and the TV show Daydream Believers.
Jeff Geddis
500
Port Arthur and Fort William were the second cities in Canada to adopt Daylight Saving Time.
False. Thunder Bay was the first city in Canada to adopt Daylight Saving Time.
500
How much sunlight do you think Thunder Bay gets a year?
Nearly 2200 hours per year. Thunder Bay is the sunniest city in Eastern Canada