Holidays in Canada
This holiday occurs in early January, and celebrates the start of a new beginning.
What is New Year?
This city is the largest in Canada by population and is located in the province of Ontario. It's known for the CN Tower.
What is Toronto?
This Canadian symbol was adopted in January, 1965, was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill in February the same year, and waves a beautifully red maple leaf in the center.
What is the Canadian flag?
This sports team is associated with the NHL (hockey) & Stanley cup (which we have not won since 1967), and has the main symbol in our Canadian flag integrated in their name.
What are the Toronto Maple Leafs?
This Canadian singer from Quebec released songs called, "My Heart Will Go On" and "It's All Coming Back to Me Now".
Who is Celine Dion?
This holiday is celebrated in July, and is the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation in 1867.
What is Canada Day?
This ocean lies to the east of Canada and is the second-largest ocean in the world.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
Although unrecognized by Canadian Parliament, this national dish consists of french fries, gravy, and cheese curds.
What is Poutine?
This sports team is associated with the MLB (baseball) & World Series (which we have not won since 1993), and has a well-known blue bird integrated in their name.
What are the Toronto Blue Jays?
This singer from Kingston, Ontario released their first album in 1980. Songs from them include "Summer of '69", "Heaven", and "Run to You".
Who is Bryan Adams?
This holiday in November honours those who have served Canada in times of war, military conflict, and peace.
What is Remembrance Day?
This province is known for its stunning coastline, the Bay of Fundy, and the city of Fredericton as its capital.
What is New Brunswick?
This Canadian symbol is our national animal, a herbivorous mammal that makes its home in semi-aquatic environments and creates lovely dams.
What is the Beaver?
This sports team is associated with the NBA (basketball) & Championship trophy (which we have not won since 2019), and has a well-known dinosaur in their title.
What are the Toronto Raptors?
This Canadian singer from Windsor, Ontario sold over 100 million records, including several song titles such as "You're Still The One", "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", and "That Don't Impress Me Much".
Who is Shania Twain?
In May, this holiday honours who is known as the "Mother or Queen of Confederation".
What is Victoria Day?
This northern territory of Canada is known for its vast tundra, polar bears, and being the most northerly of Canada's three territories.
What is the Northwest Territories?
This national sport occurs in Winter, and you'll need some slippery ice, a tight pair of skates, and a puck to play this competitive game!
What is Ice Hockey?
This sports team is associated with the AHL (hockey) & and has the name of a famous dog from a movie with actress & actor Jennifer Anniston and Owen Wilson.
What are the Toronto Marlies?
This Canadian singer from Stratford, Ontario sings songs like "Baby", "Sorry", "What Do You Mean?", and "Never Say Never".
Who is Justin Bieber?
This recently introduced holiday in September recognizes the everlasting impacts and multi-generational effects of the Residential School system
What is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)?
This waterfall, one of the most famous in the world, lies on the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York, U.S.
What is Niagara Falls?
This national tree helps to create the delicious syrup we put on our bacon, waffles, and pancakes!
What is the Maple tree?
This sports team is associated with the MLS (soccer) & BMO Field. They have a nickname, "The Reds", and their sports team ONLY includes "Toronto" and two letters from the alphabet.
What is Toronto FC?
From Burnaby, BC, this Canadian singer introduced their music in the early 2000s, and released an entire Christmas album in 2021. Their last name often gets confused with the bubbly flavoured drink sold at supermarkets, and some songs from them include "Feeling Good", "Sway", "Home", and "It's a Beautiful Day".
Who is Michael Buble?