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Canada’s first official national landmark is dedicated to this geographic feature.
A. Glaciers B. Volcanoes C. Pingos
C. Pingos. Dedicated in 1984, Pingo National Landmark is home to 25 percent of the world’s pingos, or mounds of earth that rise out of permafrost.
What was Canada’s first national park?
A. Waterton Lakes B. Banff C. Grasslands
B. Banff. After railroad workers discovered natural hot springs in the area, Banff became Canada’s first national park in 1885
The Citadelle is part of the still-standing wall around this Canadian city.
A. Quebec City B. Montreal C. St. John’s
A. Quebec City. The Citadelle serves as the official residence of both the monarch and governor-general of Canada. It is part of the wall surrounding Quebec City, which remains one of only two walled cities in North America.
True or False? People have actually survived going over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
True. Annie Taylor was the first person to survive a trip over the falls in a barrel. She sent a cat over first, and after the feline survived, Taylor took the plunge in 1901 on her 63rd birthday
What is the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies?
A. Mount Robson B. Mount Molson C. Mount McKinley
A. Mount Robson. At just shy of 13,000 feet, Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
The Rideau Canal connects Kingston with this city.
A. Ottawa B. Vancouver C. Winnipeg
A. Ottawa. Established in 1832 to maximize wartime security, the Rideau Canal runs from Kingston, Ontario, to Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. Today, it is largely used for pleasure boating rather than military functions and security.
What year was Casa Loma completed?
A. 1714 B. 1814 C. 1914
C. 1914. The gorgeous Gothic Revival mansion was built for Sir Henry Pellatt in 1914. Today, it’s a popular Toronto museum with a lush five-acre garden.
Where will you find Canada’s largest amusement park?
A. Toronto B. Montreal C. Vancouver
A. Toronto. Established in 1981, Canada’s Wonderland sits just outside of Toronto.
True or False? The Canadian Rockies extend into the Yukon.
False. The spectacular Rockies straddle the border between British Columbia and Alberta but stop south of the Liard River. The Mackenzie Mountains north of the Liard extend into Yukon Territory but are considered separate from the Rockies.
What year was the Rideau Canal officially transformed into a winter skating trail for the first time?
A. 1971 B. 1981 C. 1991
A. 1971. Each winter, the Rideau Canal is transformed into a five-mile-long ice-skating rink. The canal officially opened for skating in 1971 and now hosts more than one million skaters each year.
What popular meeting spot sits where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet?
A. The Lodge B. The Forks C. The Spot
B. The Forks. The Forks sits at the heart of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the spot where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet. It’s been a local gathering spot for 600 years, and today it serves as a shopping and entertainment hub.
Where can you find Canada’s largest city square?
A. Quebec City B. Vancouver C. Toronto
C. Toronto. Nathan Phillips Square sits in front of Toronto’s City Hall and is Canada’s largest public city square. It’s named for Nathan Phillips, who served as mayor of the city from 1955 to 1962. The square hosts many public events, from concerts to seasonal markets
The Forks made it into Guinness World Records for this feat.
A. Coldest temperature B. Most snowfall C. Longest skating trail
C. Longest skating trail. In an area where temperatures routinely dip below freezing and snow is plentiful, residents have learned to embrace the winter. When temperatures drop, the area around the Forks is transformed into the world’s longest skating trail, which, at more than five miles long, just outranks Ottawa’s Rideau Canal trail.
Fort York was built in 1793 and served as the foundation for this major city.
A. Quebec B. Edmonton C. Toronto
C. Toronto. From a simple trading spot built in 1793, Fort York became the modern city of Toronto. Though the garrison was burned down in 1813, it was rebuilt the next year and serves as an important historic landmark for visitors and residents.
What is the Bay of Fundy’s biggest claim to fame?
A. Crystal blue water B. Tidal range C. Deepest water above the Equator
B. Tidal range. The Bay of Fundy offers some of the biggest tidal ranges on the planet. That means the water can rise up to 50 feet at high tide, but that same area will be completely free of water at low tide. Local folklore blames these incredible tidal shifts on whales, which change the tide as they splash in the water
What city is home to the Capilano Suspension Bridge?
A. Vancouver B. Montreal C. Winnipeg
: A. Vancouver. Stretching 460 feet across the Capilano River, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is a popular attraction located just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia.
What famous bay is nestled between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia?
A. Hudson B. Winter C. Fundy
C. Fundy. The majestic Bay of Fundy sits on the east coast of Canada between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. It draws visitors with its spectacular sandstone cliffs and frequent whale sightings
What Canadian city is home to the country’s largest Chinatown?
A. Montreal B. Vancouver C. Toronto
B. Vancouver. Established in the 19th century, Vancouver’s Chinatown was home to more than 1,000 people of Chinese descent by 1890. Today it’s the largest Chinatown in Canada and the third largest in North America.
How many waterfalls make up the natural wonder known as Niagara Falls?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5
A. 3. The mighty Niagara Falls actually consists of three separate falls, including the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the smaller American and Bridal Veil Falls on the U.S. side of the border.
The grand Château Frontenac sits on the banks of this river.
A. Red River B. Ottawa River C. Saint Lawrence River
C. Saint Lawrence River. Situated on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec City, the Château Frontenac is one of a series of grand hotels built to support the Canadian Pacific Railway. It was declared a National Historic Site in 1980.