Canadian Weather
Where was the most snowfall in one season: 2,446.5 cm?
The Atlantic provinces might get hammered with the most consistent dumpings of snow, but in the winter of 1971-72, Revelstoke, British Columbia saw over 24 metres of snow. Talk about a ski season for the ages!
Which Canadian City Is Considered "Hollywood North"?
While you may think Toronto is the answer, the true (and original) “Hollywood North” is Vancouver!
People started calling Vancouver “Hollywood North” in the 1970s. The city is second in TV production and third for feature film production in North America. (Los Angeles and New York are first and second).
What fruit does Canada export the most of?
The answer is blueberries! Canada exports tens of millions of pounds of blueberries and is the world’s second-largest producer of the berry. In fact, blueberries account for 61.2% of our export dollars.
What Australian animal poops in cubes?
The Wombat
“Where's the beef”
Wendy's
What is the world's largest skating rink?
Every winter, Ottawa’s Rideau Canal freezes over and becomes the biggest skating rink in the entire world. It’s gorgeous, VERY Canadian, and tons of fun. After all, not all winter facts are bummers!
Which Canadian Chain First Opened In Hamilton In 1964?
It’s the Canadian classic, Tim Hortons! And boy ... has it ever grown. As of 2020, the coffee chain had over 4,949 restaurants across the globe.
80% of the world’s supply of what comes from Canada?
80% of the world’s supply of maple syrup comes from Canada! Eat up!
What animal burps when it's happy?
Gorilla
Save money. Live better.
Walmart
Where does Canada's biggest temperature change take place?
Alberta has a little thing called a “chinook”, which causes massive swings in temperature at just about any time of the year. Example: in the town of Pincher Creek back in 1962, the temperature shifted from -19C to +22C in the span of one hour. That’s a 41-degree change in 60 minutes! Insane to say the least.
Where Is Canada's Most Visited National Historic Site?
If you head over to Halifax, Nova Scotia, you can visit the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada! Built as a military fortification, it’s now a tourist’s paradise. The site has a rich history and a beautiful view of the city.
Your fishing rod-wielding uncle from Nova Scotia is visiting for the weekend and offers to whip up a Rappie Pie for supper. What is in it?
Meat-and-potato casserole, usually slathered with butter and topped with bacon.
How many words can a dog learn?
165
M'm M'm! Good!
Campbell's Soup
Where in Canada records the most lightening strikes during the summer months?
Windsor, Ontario.
Eat up! Which city has the most restaurants per capita in Canada?
Kudos if you guess Victoria, BC! While reports vary, most studies say Victoria leads the pack with 4.6 restaurants per 1,000 people. Runners-up include Vancouver, Niagara Falls, and Montreal.
Canadians do more than just eat, you know. We like to drink, too! Which popular beverage was invented in 1969 by a Calgary bartender to mark the opening of his restaurant?
The Caesar. This mix of vodka, clamato juice and hot sauce is the perfect pairing for a big, fat slab of Alberta beef.
Which tech entrepreneur named his son X Æ A-12?
Elon Musk
The happiest place on earth
Disneyland
On average, which is the coldest month?
January
Which Canadian city ranks as the most educated in the country?
With 1/3 of the city’s adult population having a university degree, the answer is our national capital - Ottawa. But that doesn’t mean it’s the most intelligent city in Canada. That award goes to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
What are the main ingredients in the Three Sister’s Soup, a traditional recipe used by many Indigenous communities throughout Canada?
Corn, squash and beans.
Who was the first singer to ever appear on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine?
John Lennon
Snap! Crackle! Pop!
Kellog's Rice Krispies