Ontario Geography
What is the capital city of Ontario?
Toronto
When did Canada become a country?
1867
Which sweet treat is Ontario famous for producing?
A) Maple syrup
B) Chocolate bars
C) Cotton candy
D) Ice cream
A: maple syrup
Niagara-on-the-Lake is famous for producing what type of beverage?
A) Beer
B) Wine
C) Whisky
D) Cider
E) Maple syrup
B) Wine
Who is the current Mayor of Toronto?
Olivia Chow
True or False: Uxbridge is the Trail capital of Ontario.
YES!!!
Who was Canadas first Prime Minister?
A) Pierre Trudeau
B) John A. Macdonald
C) Lester B. Pearson
D) Wilfrid Laurier
A: Sir John A. Macdonald
What is the famous Canadian dish made with fries and gravy called?
Poutine
What place is 330 acres large; with an additional 20 acres waterpark, one hour outside of town (uxbridge)?
Canadas Wonderland
Which famous Ontario-born singer is known for the song “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”?
Shania Twain
How many lakes does all of Ontario have?
More than 250,000!!!
What famous battle site in Ontario was part of the War of 1812?
A) Fort York
B) Parliament Hill
C) Citadel Hill
D) Louisbourg
A: Fort York
This Canadian sweet treat is a fried pastry that is stretched into a long, flat shape and often topped with cinnamon sugar or chocolate. What is it called?
A) Nanaimo Bar
B) Butter Tart
C) BeaverTails
D) Butter Pecan Square
E) Maple Cookie
C) BeaverTails
This square, surrounded by Toronto city Hall is always lined with people and celebrations of ice skating in the winter as well as concerts and cultural events in the summer. Where am I?
Nathan Phillips Square
In which two years did the Toronto Blue Jays win back-to-back World Series championships?
A) 1985 & 1986
B) 1990 & 1991
C) 1992 & 1993
D) 2015 & 2016
C) 1992 & 1993
What Great Lake doesn't boarder Ontario?
A) Lake Superior
B) Lake Huron
C) Lake Erie
D) Lake Ontario
E) Lake Michigan
E) Lake Michigan
What famous Ontario-born inventor is credited with inventing the electric wheelchair?
George Klein
True or False: Butter tarts are a famous Ontario dessert.
True
What national park in Ontario is famous for its rugged landscapes, canoeing, and the Canadian Shield?
Killarney Provincial Park
This Canadian actor from Toronto starred in Schitt’s Creek is who?
A) Eugene Levy
B) Michael J. Fox
C) John Candy
D) William Shatner
E) Leslie Nielsen
A) Eugene Levy?
What is Uxbridge's total square footage?
A) 25,000 acres
B) 50,000 acres
C) 103,000 acres
D) 250,000 acres
C) 103,000 acres
The Hudson’s Bay Company is one of the oldest companies in the world. It was founded in what year?
A) 1492
B) 1670
C) 1776
D) 1867
E) 1920
B) 1670
What annual event in Ontario celebrates agriculture, food, and entertainment and takes place in Toronto?
The Canadian National Exhibition
Located near Collingwood, this popular Ontario destination is known for skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, and its scenic mountain views. What is it called?
Blue Mountain
This Canadian comedian and actor from Newmarket, Ontario starred in The Mask and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
Jim Carrey