GEOGRAPHY AND GOVERNMENT
What is the official name of the country? What is the form of government used in this country?
Canada, constitutional monarchy
What are the national flag, motto and anthem of the country?
FLAG: the Maple Leaf flag
MOTTO: Motto: Mari Usque Ad Mare (Latin for "From Sea to Sea")
ANTHEM: "O Canada", A Royal Anthem: "God Save the King"
When and who discovered the country?
Around 1000 AD by Norse Vikings, led by Leif Erikson,
European Exploration (1497): John Cabot
French Exploration (1534)
Name 3 most famous natural and artificial sites.
NATURAL: Niagara Falls (Ontario), Banff National Park/Lake Louise (Alberta), Bay of Fundy (New Brunswick/Nova Scotia)
ARTIFICIAL: CN Tower (Toronto, Ontario), Old Quebec (Quebec City, Quebec), The Butchart Gardens (Victoria, British Columbia)
Name the official head of the state and who really rules the country.
Official Head of State: King Charles III, represented in Canada by the Governor General (currently Mary Simon)
Who Rules (Head of Government): The Prime Minister, who leads the government and holds executive power - currently Justin Trudeau
What is the capital of the country? What are the other 5 big cities?
Ottawa,
Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Mississauga, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Brampton, and Hamilton
What is the population of the country, ethnic and religions of the country?
POPULATION: Population has surpassed 41 million
Ethnic and Cultural Origins: Includes Canadian (15.6%), English (14.7%), Irish (12.1%), Scottish, French, and German.
RELIGIONS: Christianity (53.3%), Muslim (4.9%), Hindu (2.3%), Sikh (2.1%), Buddhist (1.0%), and Jewish (0.9%)
Name 3 most important historical places and 3 most important historical events.
PLACES: The 1000-year-old L’Anse aux Meadows, the fortified Old Québec, and the nation-defining Parliament Hill.
EVENTS: 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham, Confederation in 1867, and the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge
Name 3 most visited sites of the capital, 3 best places for shopping and 3 best places for teens
CAPITAL: Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal, ByWard Market
SHOPPING: Toronto Eaton Centre (Toronto), Bloor-Yorkville (Toronto), Granville Island Public Market (Vancouver)
TEENS: Canada's Wonderland (near Toronto), Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (Vancouver), CN Tower (Toronto)
What does the national coat-of-arms represent?
The Shield (Four Quarters), Canadian Elements, The Supporters, The Mottoes, The Crown and Crest
Where is the country situated?
In the northern part of the North American continent, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean
Name 3 national sports and 3 national foods.
SPORTS: Ice Hockey (Winter), Lacrosse (Summer), Canadian Football, ...
FOODS: Poutine, Maple Syrup, BeaverTails, ...
Name 3 most celebrated holidays and explain the meaning of one of them.
Christmas (Dec 25), Canada Day (July 1), and Thanksgiving (second Monday in October)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30): A solemn day honoring Indigenous children lost to the residential school system, with people wearing orange to symbolize that "Every Child Matters".
Name 3-5 indigenious animals, 3 endangered animals, 2-3 national parks
ANIMALS: Polar Bear, Moose, Beaver, Canada Lynx
ENDANGERED: Vancouver Island Marmot, Southern Resident Killer Whale
PARKS: Banff National Park (Alberta), Jasper National Park (Alberta), Grasslands National Park (Saskatchewan)
Name 3 most famous singers, 3 most famous actors
SINGERS: Celine Dion, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber
ACTORS: Ryan Reynolds, Michael J. Fox, Rachel McAdams
What is the nickname of the state? Name the countries to border the state.
"The Great White North"
The USA only
Name 3 official and 3 non-official symbols
OFFICIAL: THE MARPLE LEAF Flag, Coat of Arms, Beaver
NON-OFFICIAL: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canoe, Maple Syrup
Name 3 most famous historical personalities.
Sir John A. Macdonald (1815–1891): As Canada's first Prime Minister
Terry Fox (1958–1981): A humanitarian and athlete
Tommy Douglas (1904–1986): Known as the "Father of Medicare,"
Name 3 most visited places for vocation and 3 most visited places for swimming.
VOCATION: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Banff National Park, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia
SWIMMING: Prince Edward Island (PEI) Beaches, Tofino, British Columbia (Long Beach), Kitsilano Beach ("Kits Beach"), Vancouver, BC
When and how do they celebrate Christmas and New Year?
Christmas in Canada (Dec 25) and New Year (Jan 1) are major winter celebrations marked by family gatherings, feasts, gift-giving, and festive lights. Celebrations often span from late November to early January, blending secular, religious, and diverse cultural traditions, including, in many areas, the enjoyment of snow and winter activities
Name the three biggest rivers and lakes.
RIVERS: Mackenzie (4,241 km), Yukon (3,185 km), and St. Lawrence (3,058 km).
LAKES: Lake Superior (shared with the US), Lake Huron (shared with the US), and Great Bear Lake (entirely in Canada).
Name 3 most popular free time activities.
Social media/the web, watching videos/TV/movies, cooking, walking, cycling, going to parks, hiking, skiing and snowboarding, camping, canoeing, and kayaking, reading or listening to books, ...
Name 3 things that the world borrowed from this country.
Insulin (1921): Discovered by Frederick Banting and Charles Best in Toronto
Basketball (1891): Invented by Canadian Dr. James Naismith in Springfield
Canadarm (1981): A robotic arm
Name 3 best places for sports
Toronto, Ontario (The Ultimate Sports Hub),
Montreal, Quebec (Historic Sports City),
Vancouver, British Columbia (West Coast Action)
Describe one of the best sites in the country?
The most popular tourist attraction in Canada is Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is a world-renowned natural wonder composed of three massive waterfalls—Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls—spanning the U.S.-Canada border between New York and Ontario. Millions visit annually for boat tours, viewing decks, and scenic parks, offering a 57-meter drop and spectacular, powerful vistas.