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A westerly wind blows in this direction.
What is from west to east?
The dominant winds in much of Canada are called westerlies because they generally move from west to east.
100
It’s early, so I’ll start with some O.J. and champagne in this sparkling cocktail.
What is a mimosa?
The mimosa is a popular brunch drink, and it is named after the bright yellow mimosa flower.
100
This moderate-intensity exercise involves running or trotting at a slow, steady pace.
What is jogging?
Jogging became especially popular as a fitness activity in the 1970s, partly due to the work of running coach Bill Bowerman.
100
Grey or timber, these doglike carnivores are wild animals that do not make good house pets.
What are wolves?
Wolves are highly social animals that usually live and hunt in packs. The grey wolf is the largest member of the dog family and is found across parts of Canada.
100
This Canadian chocolate bar features a milk chocolate shell filled with a smooth, golden caramel centre.
What is a Caramilk bar?
Caramilk was introduced in Canada in 1968 by Cadbury and became famous for its advertising question: “How do they get the caramel inside the Caramilk bar?”
200
These local winds occur near marine coastlines as land and water heat and cool at different rates.
What are sea breezes?
Sea breezes usually blow from the water toward the land during the day, while land breezes often blow from land toward the water at night.
200
I’m gonna party like it’s 44 “B.C.”! Mix me one of these, a Bloody Mary made with Clamato rather than tomato juice.
What is a caesar?
The Bloody Caesar was invented in Calgary, Alberta, in 1969 by bartender Walter Chell to celebrate the opening of an Italian restaurant.
200
This splashing good exercise is done in a pool, is easy on the joints, and keeps you moving to the beat.
What is water aerobics/aquafit?
Water aerobics uses the resistance of water to help strengthen muscles while reducing stress on joints.
200
The name of this reptile comes from the Spanish phrase “el lagarto,” meaning “the lizard.”
What is an alligator?
Alligators are ancient reptiles that have been around for millions of years.
200
If you ask a Canadian how they like their coffee, they might just say “crisp”!
What is Coffee Crisp?
Coffee Crisp is a Canadian chocolate bar made with layers of vanilla wafer and coffee-flavoured crème covered in milk chocolate.
300
These steady winds of the tropics are named because they once helped sailing ships carry on commerce.
What are trade winds?
Trade winds were extremely important during the Age of Sail because they helped ships travel across oceans along predictable routes.
300
To make a Kir Royale, add crème de cassis to this sparkling beverage.
What is champagne?
The Kir Royale is a French cocktail named after Félix Kir, a mayor of Dijon who popularized the original Kir cocktail made with white wine and crème de cassis
300
This Chinese martial art has been called “meditation in motion”; balance is important in its series of slow, fluid movements.
What is tai chi?
Tai chi originated in China as a martial art but is now widely practiced around the world for its health benefits, including improving balance, flexibility, and body awareness.
300
Weighing up to 700 kg, Ursus maritimus is the scientific name for this animal, the world’s largest land carnivore.
What is a polar bear?
Polar bears are excellent swimmers and have been known to swim long distances between sea ice and land.
300
Eight inches of crispy vanilla wafers, rice crisps, creamy caramel, and crunchy peanuts, all covered in Cadbury chocolate, make up this Canadian candy bar.
What is Mr. Big?
Mr. Big was introduced in Canada in 1929 and became known for being one of the country’s largest chocolate bars.
400
Also called the “snow eater,” this strong Rocky Mountain wind shares its name with a type of salmon.
What is a Chinook?
Chinook winds are especially common in Alberta and can cause winter temperatures to rise dramatically in a matter of hours.
400
In the names of cocktails, this Mexican liquor precedes “Mockingbird” and “Sunrise.”
What is tequila?
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant and can only be produced in certain regions of Mexico.
400
This low-impact activity helps improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and reduce stiffness. It can be done sitting or standing and often before or after a workout.
What is stretching?
Regular stretching can help maintain flexibility and mobility as we age, especially when combined with strength and balance exercises.
400
Most range in Africa, but small numbers of this fastest land animal can also be found in Iran.
What is a cheetah?
Cheetahs can accelerate from 0 to about 100 km/h in just a few seconds, but they can only maintain top speed for short bursts.
400
Do you eat the red ones last? These colourful candies once had the alphabet printed on them.
What are Smarties?
The Canadian version is different from the U.S. Smarties, which are small, compressed sugar candies rather than chocolate pieces.
500
A storm with violent winds, especially a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean, is called this.
What is a hurricane?
Hurricanes are called typhoons in parts of Asia and cyclones in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific.
500
This tropical cocktail blends rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
What is a piña colada?
The piña colada became the official drink of Puerto Rico in 1978 and is now enjoyed around the world.
500
Drop and give me 1,575 of these in 60 minutes, like Canadian world record holder DonnaJean Wilde did at age 59.
What are push-ups?
DonnaJean Wilde, a Canadian grandmother and former teacher, set the women’s record for the most push-ups in one hour at age 59.
500
The thresher type of this aquatic carnivore uses its long tail to herd and stun fish before it eats them.
What is a shark?
Thresher sharks can have tails that make up nearly half of their total body length. They use their powerful tail like a whip to strike and stun prey, a rare hunting technique among sharks.
500
This Canadian-made confection of a syrupy maraschino cherry encased in milk chocolate was discontinued in 2025.
What is Cherry Blossom?
Cherry Blossom was first produced in the 1890s and became a nostalgic Canadian treat for generations.
