Canadian Musicians
Only in Canada
Famous Canadians
Canada did that!?
Canadian Words
Animals
100
This singer made millions of fans feel like women… and millions of men belt along anyway.
Who is Shania Twain?
100
This hangover hero was invented in Calgary and is basically a Bloody Mary who went to summer camp and got spicy.
What is the Caesar?
100
This pop star told us “Sorry” so many times we actually forgave him.
Who is Justin Bieber?
100
Despite its tropical name, this pub food was invented in Ontario in 1962.
What is Hawaiian pizza?
100
This word means “a winter hat” and not “a strange sound.”
What is a toque?
100
This large rodent is so Canadian it even has a spot on the nickel.
What is the beaver?
200
This punk princess told us he was a sk8er boi, and we believed her.
Who is Avril Lavigne?
200
These salty snacks dye your fingers red, but Canadians will defend them like they’re a national treasure.
What are Ketchup chips?
200
He ran across Canada on one leg to raise money for cancer research — and inspired a nation to keep going.
Who is Terry Fox?
200
This quirky attraction in Alberta celebrates a tiny burrowing rodent that’s somehow become a local celebrity.
What is the Gopher Museum?
200
This word for an overachiever or teacher’s pet proves Canadians can be politely annoying too.
What is keener?
200
Known for its impressive antlers, this animal inspired thousands of roadside souvenirs and Christmas sweaters.
What is the moose?
300
This former Degrassi actor really started from the bottom and has recently ended up back there... Yikes
Who is Drake?
300
Nunavut drivers cruise around with license plates shaped like this Arctic animal.
What is a polar bear?
300
This Canadian comedian made “Yeah, baby!” a catchphrase, and now spends his time voicing a large green swamp-dweller who just wants everyone to get out of his swamp.
Who is Mike Myers?
300
Invented in Canada in 1937 by a Toronto candy company, this chocolate bar is still a staple today, known for its spongy toffee center.
What is the Crunchie bar?
300
This word for underwear may sound like a cartoon sidekick, but it’s just what’s under your jeans.
What is gitch/gonch?
300
Found mostly in northern Canada, this moose-like creature is sometimes called the “reindeer of the north.”
What is the woodland caribou?
400
This Canadian rock band wants to be “Photographed” holding every award ever.
Who is Nickelback?
400
This Alberta rock, measuring 16,500 tons, was carried far from the Rockies by a glacier and left near Calgary — like nature’s way of showing off.
What is the Okotoks Erratic?
400
This Canadian comedian proved you don’t need CGI when your face can already bend like a cartoon.
Who is Jim Carrey?
400
This robotic arm, launched on the Space Shuttle in 1981, became one of Canada’s most iconic contributions to space exploration.
What is the Canadarm?
400
If your buddy on the ice won’t stop trash-talking, he’s doing this — and it’s not about birds.
What is chirping?
400
This tiny Canadian bird is known for flitting around gardens, eating out of your hands, and has a name that sounds like it’s chirping.
What is the chickadee?
500
Known for quirky hits like “If I Had $1,000,000,” this group also explained the universe in 22 seconds flat for Sheldon & friends.
Who are the Barenaked Ladies?
500
We all know the name of Canada's one-dollar coin, but not everyone knows it was named after this.
What is the loon?
500
This deep-voiced Canadian played a magician who kept accidentally revealing he was in the stair car — but still somehow made “I’ve made a huge mistake” sound cool.
Who is Will Arnett?
500
This invention allowed planes to have muuuuch safer takeoffs and landings.
What is retractable landing gear?
500
If someone invites you to do this, you’re probably about to drive recklessly down a gravel road for “fun.”
What is out for a rip?
500
This iconic Canadian animal migrates in massive herds across the prairies, but was nearly extinct not very long ago
What is the bison?
600
This Alberta-born singer told us they paved paradise and put up a parking lot — as if Canadians weren’t already mad about winter parking.
Who is Joni Mitchell?
600
This Canadian law says saying “sorry” in court doesn’t count as admitting guilt.
What is the Apology Act?
600
Born in Saskatchewan, this actor became a Canadian icon as Captain Kirk — boldly going where no Canadian had gone before.
Who is William Shatner?
600
In 1972, this historic hockey series between Canada and the Soviet Union became a defining Cold War sports moment.
What is the Summit Series?
600
When a Canadian says to do this, they mean “try harder” — not “hand me your beaver.”
What is give’r?
600
This marine mammal is often spotted along Canada’s coasts and is famous for balancing balls in circuses… though Canadians prefer seeing it wild.
What is the seal?