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100

Name the singer who sings "Harvest Moon".

Neil Young

100

This Canadian province is known for their Fall colours and Cabot Trail

Nova Scotia

100

Name a tradition that children loved to do at parties in the Autumn especially around Hallowe'en. It originated in the 14th century to honor the goddesses of the orchards and agriculture.

Bobbing for apples.

100

The healthiest type of pie

Pumpkin Pie

100

Daylight Savings Time ends in the fall in Canada. Which direction do we turn our clocks?

Backwards

 (saying goes Spring Forward Fall Backwards)

200

A classic song that Nat King Cole sings that has "Autumn" in the title.

Autumn Leaves

200

Laurentian Mountains are an amazing sight to see in Autumn. Which Canadian province are they primarily located.

Quebec

200

This Canadian city hosted the Expo 67 during Canada's centennial year.

Montreal

200

Number one autumn comfort food combining rich, savory filling in a flaky crust

Chicken Pot Pie

200

An insect that migrates thousands of kilometres south each Fall.

The Monarch Butterfly


They fly to Mexico

300

Name the group that sings "California Dreaming".

The Mamas and Papas

300

A U.S. state that famous for their Autumn foliage and their maple production.

Vermont

300

What vegetable or fruit was used to carve scary faces into before pumpkins we use today?

Turnips

300

Most popular seasonal soup for Autumn

Butternut Squash Soup

300

What causes the changing colours in the leaves?

The breakdown of Chlorophyll

400

The 1965 hit "Turn! Turn! Turn!" was performed by this folk-rock group.

The Byrds

400

This Canadian territory is particularly well known for viewing the Northern Lights in Autumn and Winter.

Yukon

400

Explain why Orange and Black are the colours of Hallowe'en.

Orange represents Autmn harvest and changing of the leaves.

400

A flavourful drink that is popular during the Autumn season and can be cold or hot and made from a fruit.

Apple Cider

400

Which tree produces the helicopter-shaped seeds that spin to the ground in the Autumn?

Maple Tree

500

This group had a 1978 hit called "September".

Earth, Wind and Fire

500

Where did Hallowe'en first begin?

Ireland and the British Isles

It originated over 2000 years ago known as the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (Sow-in).

500

What year was the first Oktoberfest that began as the largest folk festival in Autumn as a massive royal wedding celbration for Crown Prince Ludwigo Bavaria and Princess Therese.

1810

500

Type of apple that you can only get in October

Cortland Apples

500

Why do some trees drop their leaves before the winter?

It helps conserve water and energy. It helps to prevent damages from freezing temperatures.