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In 1867, British Parliament approved this Act that united three territories into a single dominion called Canada.
What is the British North America Act?
It created Canada into a self-governing dominion, but Britain still controlled some constitutional powers until the Statute of Westminster in 1931 gave Canada greater independence.
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This is the number of oceans that surround Canada.
What is three?
Canada is the only country in the world with coastlines on three oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic.
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This beach version of this sport, where players try to ground the ball, was made an official Olympic sport in 1996.
What is volleyball?
Beach Volleyball made its Olympic debut at the 1996 Atlanta Games and has since become one of the most popular Summer Olympic events.
100
This no-bake dessert bar consists of three layers: a wafer, nut, and coconut crumb base; custard icing; and, a top layer of chocolate ganache.
What is a Nanaimo bar?
It is named after Nanaimo, British Columbia, and is one of Canada’s most famous desserts.
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This Canadian organization is known for producing some of the world’s most creative and elaborate collector coins.
What is the Royal Canadian Mint?
The Royal Canadian Mint is famous for innovative coin designs, including glow-in-the-dark coins and coins shaped like maple leaves and animals. It produces all of Canada’s circulation coins as well as many collectible coins.
200
When first formed, Canada was made up of this many provinces. (Bonus: name them)
What is four? (Bonus: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia)
Canada has since grown to ten provinces and three territories as new regions joined Confederation over time, including Manitoba in 1870 and Newfoundland and Labrador in 1949.
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The Saguenay - St. Lawrence Marine Park is recognized as one of the best places in the world for watching this mammal.
What is a whale?
It is one of the few places on Earth where deep, cold Arctic waters mix with nutrient-rich freshwater, creating ideal feeding conditions for whales that migrate there each summer.
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In pool, this is the ball you are not allowed to sink, pocketing it results in a “scratch” and a penalty.
What is the cue ball?
Pool revolves around precise control of the cue ball, which is the only ball struck directly by the cue stick. Fouling it often gives the opponent an immediate strategic advantage.
200
Founded in Ontario, this tail-shaped fried dough pastry is topped with sweet spreads and toppings such as Nutella, cinnamon sugar, or peanut butter.
What is a BeaverTail?
BeaverTails originated in Killaloe, Ontario, and is often enjoyed at winter festivals and tourist sites across Canada. The pastry’s name comes from its flat, oval shape, which resembles a beaver’s tail.
200
This semi-aquatic rodent has appeared on the Canadian five-cent coin since 1937.
What is a beaver?
The beaver was chosen for the nickel because of its importance in Canada’s early fur trade and national identity.
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The groovy decade in which Government institutions in Canada effectively stopped using the word 'Dominion'
What are the 1960s?
The word “Dominion” was part of Canada’s official name - “Dominion of Canada” - from Confederation in 1867, but as Canada’s national identity grew stronger in the 20th century, the term gradually fell out of everyday use in favour of simply “Canada.”
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The lost Franklin Expedition attempted to traverse the last unnavigated sections of the Northwest Passage in this Canadian ocean.
What is the Arctic Ocean?
The Franklin Expedition became one of history’s greatest maritime mysteries, with both ships lost for over 170 years before wreck sites were discovered in the Canadian Arctic in the 2010s.
300
This heavy demolition tool swings from a cable attached to a crane and is used to knock down buildings.
What is a wrecking ball?
It is typically made of solid steel and can weigh several tons, relying on gravity and momentum to demolish concrete and brick structures.
300
This ice cream flavour features orange ice cream swirled with ribbons of black licorice.
What is tiger tail ice cream?
It is a distinctly Canadian flavour, most commonly found in Ontario and other parts of the country. Despite sounding unusual, it has a loyal following and is often associated with retro-style ice cream parlours.
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This is the most common Canadian banknote to feature a green portrait of Queen Elizabeth II; flip it to see the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
What is the twenty-dollar bill?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge is commemorated on the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, which honours Canadians who served and died in World War I.
400
Montreal invited the world to this great fair, the centerpiece of Canada’s Centennial year celebrations.
What is Expo 67?
Expo 67 attracted over 50 million visitors and is often remembered as one of the most successful world fairs ever held.
400
Add up our oceans and Canada has the longest of these in the world.
What is the coastline?
Canada’s coastline stretches for about 243,000 km (151,000 miles), making it the longest of any country in the world.
400
I usually have 3 holes, but might have none, depending on how many pins I aim for.
What is a bowling ball?
A standard bowling ball has three finger holes for grip and control, but professional bowlers sometimes use custom drilling layouts to match their hand style and improve spin.
400
Mix maple syrup with heavy cream, flour, butter, and an egg to make this Québécois twist on a classic pie.
What is sugar pie (tarte au sucre)?
Sugar pie is a traditional dessert in Québec cuisine, often served during holidays and family gatherings.
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This Canadian bi-metallic coin features an embossed image of a polar bear.
What is the two-dollar coin (toonie)?
It was introduced in 1996 to replace the $2 bill. The polar bear on its reverse is based on a real bear called “Churchill.”
500
When heckled at the 1970 Dominion Day celebrations in Manitoba, this prime minister responded, "Relax, buster… This is a fun day."
Who is Pierre Trudeau?
Pierre Trudeau was known for his charismatic and sometimes theatrical public presence.
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The largest lake located entirely within Canadian borders, its name comes from a Dene word meaning “grizzly bear lake,” which was mistranslated.
What is Great Bear Lake?
Located in the Northwest Territories, it is known for its extremely clear, cold waters and is frozen for most of the year.
500
A strong-smelling chemical sphere used to repel cloth eating insects
What is a mothball?
These spheres have substances that slowly release fumes toxic to moth larvae. Despite their effectiveness, they must be used carefully because the vapours can also be harmful to humans and pets in enclosed spaces.
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If Nova Scotia had an official dessert, it might be this classic combination of wild blueberries and a crumbly biscuit topping.
What is blueberry grunt?
It is a traditional East Coast dessert where berries are simmered under biscuit dough that “grunts” as it cooks.
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When Samuel de Champlain founded the first colonial settlement in Quebec in 1608, this was the universally accepted medium of exchange
What are beaver pelts?
The Fur Trade was central to early Canadian economies, with beaver pelts especially valued in Europe for hat-making. This trade helped drive exploration and settlement across much of what is now Canada