In the Sport
Penalty killing
Connor,
The five-hole,
"The biscuit" (that's what everyone's chasing)
What is Hockey
A type of intellectual property that consists of a word, phrase, symbol, or design made by our sitting prime minister
What is Trademark Carney
Starting a new fashion tank-top trend, she maneuvers the social maze and proves to everyone that she does, in fact, “go here.”
What is Mean Girls
This classic Quebec swear word, borrowed from a religious term, is often shouted in moments of anger or surprise.
What is tabarnak
This glowing installation near Clark Drive has become an unofficial symbol of local identity–and occasional debate.
What is the East Van Cross
Fast break,
Naismith,
Sixth man impact,
We the North
Ottawa
This Canadian coffee-and-donut legend listens closely at the classic Dr. Seuss tale featuring an elephant
What is Tim Horton Hears a Who
Opposite a former Mickey Mouse Club star whose character repeatedly disregards her boundaries and leans on emotional manipulation, she starts in this story of a fleeting summer romance that has poorly stood the test of time.
What is The Notebook
In Quebec French, this word refers not to a chariot, but to the vehicle you drive every day.
What is le char
Commuters can hop on this rainbow-colored vessel to cross the water without walking a bridge.
What is the Aquabus
Hammer advantage,
Sheet strategy,
Freeze shot,
Hog line rule
What is curling
Korean-Canadian actress stars in the longest-running medical drama while singing the national anthem
What is Sandra Oh-Canada
She plays a reporter whose persistent investigation exposes decades of institutional wrongdoing in a city famous for its Irish-American neighborhoods.
What is Spotlight
In Quebec, introducing someone with this term means they’re your boyfriend or partner, despite what the literal translation might suggest.
What is mon chum
Despite its plant-based name, this local chain serves dishes like Truffle Parmesan Chicken and Szechuan Lettuce Wraps, earning a reputation as one of the city’s top dining spots.
What is Cactus Club
Cradle motion,
Face-off frenzy,
Box check,
Summer shorts
Ten
This saucy Canadian comfort food joins forces with a colorful squad of comic book heroes on TV.
What is Pout-teen Titans
She plays a love interest whose infidelity ends their romance in this film, where a modern writer mysteriously finds himself mingling with iconic artists of a bygone era.
What is Midnight in Paris
This Quebec verb might confuse Europeans. It sounds like it involves reading, but it’s more likely to hurt your wallet on a Saturday afternoon.
What is magasiner
This mountaintop brutalist complex has stood in for CIA headquarters in Agent Cody Banks and the offices of Agents Scully and Mulder.
What is Simon Fraser University (Burnaby campus)
Camel spin,
Death spiral,
Virtue & Moir gold in Sochi,
Twizzle combo
What is figure or ice skating
This awkward Canadian actor known for Superbad doubles as your skincare routine
What is Michael Cera-Ve
If I had a nickel for every time Rachel McAdams played a character who dates a time traveler, I'd have four nickels. Which, honestly, is a lot. Name both films.
What are About Time and The Time Traveler’s Wife
No actual lumber required—this folksy phrase invites you to pull up a seat and get comfortable, often in a casual or welcoming setting.
What is tire-toi une bûche
Once a railway line, this corridor now serves as a popular route for cyclists and walkers stretching through the west side.
What is the Arbutus Greenway