SPECIAL DAY
When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17.
Which sweet product is traditionally harvested in early spring in Canada?
Maple syrup.
What Canadian dessert is made with fried dough and topped with sugar or syrup?
BeaverTails.
Which Canadian national park is known for its early spring thaw and migrating wildlife in March?
Banff National Park.
Which winter sport is considered Canada’s national winter activity?
Ice hockey.
What plant did Saint Patrick reportedly use to explain the Holy Trinity?
Shamrock.
Which holiday often occurs in spring and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus?
Easter.
Which popular Canadian dish is made with fries, cheese curds, and gravy?
Poutine.
Which Canadian river is famous for spring ice jams that can cause flooding in March?
Red River.
Which province is famous for canoeing and kayaking in its lakes and rivers during spring?
Ontario.
Which mythical creature is often associated with Saint Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun.
What is the traditional name for the period when sap flows from maple trees to produce Maple syrup?
Sugar season
Which Canadian province produces the most wild Blueberries in the country?
Nova Scotia.
Which migratory bird species is among the first to return to southern Canada in March?
Canada goose.
Which Canadian festival features parades, music, and green attire in March?
Saint Patrick's Day.
What traditional Irish food is often eaten on Saint Patrick's Day?
Corned beef and cabbage.
What major spring flooding risk occurs when rivers thaw and ice blocks the water flow in Canada?
Ice jam flooding.
What is the traditional sweet treat made by pouring hot Maple syrup onto snow?
Maple taffy
Which Canadian Arctic mammal may emerge from dens in March as snow begins to melt?
Arctic fox.
Which winter festival in Quebec features snow sculptures, ice palaces, and dog sledding races?
Quebec Winter Carnival.
Where was Saint Patrick actually born?
Roman Britain (modern-day United Kingdom)
Which Canadian festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the maple harvest in Ontario and attracts thousands of visitors every year?
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. 🍁
Which traditional Métis or First Nations dish uses dried meat, flour, and fat to make a portable survival food?
Bannock
Which Canadian insect is among the first to become active in March, signaling the start of spring pollination?
Bumblebee.
Which Canadian river in British Columbia is popular for spring kayaking and whitewater recreation in March?
Kicking Horse River