Oh Canada
Which Canadian Chain First Opened In Hamilton In 1964
Tim Hortons
What were the 2 major events in Canadian history that increased the need for services for people who are blind or partially sighted
The Halifax Explosion on December 6, 1917 & Blindness caused by World War I combat (1914-1918)
What is the diameter of Earth?
8000 miles
In what country was the first written account of children using the phrase “trick or treat” on Halloween?
Canada
“‘Trick or Treat’ Is Demand,” Herald (Lethbridge, Alberta), November 4, 1927, p. 5, dateline Blackie, Alberta, Nov. 3.
What city is most commonly referred to as “The City of Light”?
Paris, France
Which city has the most restaurants per capita in Canada?
Montreal
CNIB was formally incorporated on this date
March 30, 1918
How many squares on a chessboard?
64
What popular Disney movie is set near Salem, Massachusetts in the years 1693 and 1993?
Hocus Pocus
What country has more volcanoes than any other?
Indonesia. It has 167 of the 850 active volcanoes known in the world
What is Canada’s oldest city?
Established 520 years ago in 1497, St. Johns, Newfoundland takes on this accomplishment!
What are the 4 leading causes of vision loss in Canada?
Which number Apollo mission was the spaceflight that landed the first two men on the Moon?
11
What were the original jack o’ lanterns made from?
turnips
How many islands does Australia have within its maritime borders?
8222
How Many Points Does The Maple Leaf On The Flag Have?
11
How many dots are used to write CNIB in Braille?
10
c = dots 1 and 4 n = dots 1, 3, 4 and 5
i = dots 2 and 4 b = dots 1 and 2
In scrabble, which is the only letter worth 5 points?
K
In what American state is it illegal to dress up like a priest or a nun?
Alabama
What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world?
Times Square
How many time zones does Canada have?
6
Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic, and Newfoundland
2 database systems used by VLR and Foundation staff
EVRR and Salesforce
How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
984 feet
Where did bobbing for apples originate?
Ancient Rome
Which major Canadian city has not hosted the Olympics?
Toronto