Canadian History
This province officially joined Confederation in 1949 after two referendums.
Newfoundland
This Nobel Prize-winning doctor shared the 1923 Nobel Prize for helping discover insulin.
Sir Frederick Banting
This CBC television program has been broadcasting NHL games since the early 1950s.
Hockey Night in Canada
This city became Canada's capital after being chosen by Queen Victoria in 1857.
Ottawa
Before colour television became common, families often watched programs on sets displaying only these two colours.
black and white
This Canadian Prime Minister declared war on Germany one week after Britain did in 1939 and remained in office through most of World War II.
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Before becoming Prime Minister in 1968, this politician served as Canada's Minister of Justice.
Pierre Trudeau
This Canadian children's television host was best known for Casey, Finnegan, and the Tickle Trunk.
Ernie Coombs
This province is home to the Bay of Fundy, famous for having the world's highest tides.
New Brunswick? (Accept Nova Scotia.)
These home appliances became common in the 1950s and often featured wringer rollers.
washing machines
This new red-and-white Canadian flag replaced the Red Ensign on February 15, 1965.
Maple Leaf Flag
This Saskatchewan-born singer recorded hits including "I'm Movin' On" and became a Grand Ole Opry star.
Hank Snow
This Canadian singer-songwriter wrote "Early Morning Rain" and "Canadian Railroad Trilogy."
Gordon Lightfoot
This massive hydroelectric project in northern Quebec began in the early 1970s.
James Bay Project
This format of music replaced many 78 RPM records during the 1950s.
45 RPM records
Canada's Centennial celebrations were highlighted by this world-famous international exhibition in Montreal.
Expo 67
Before becoming one of Canada's best-known hockey broadcasters, this outspoken Canadian coached the Boston Bruins in the 1970s.
Don Cherry
This annual music awards show, first presented in 1970, honours Canadian recording artists.
Juno Awards
This famous waterfall attracts millions of visitors every year and generates hydroelectric power for both Canada and the United States.
Niagara Falls
This coin-operated machine in restaurants and diners let customers choose songs to play.
jukebox
This royal highway, completed in the 1960s, stretches from coast to coast for nearly 8,000 kilometres.
Trans-Canada Highway
This Nova Scotia-born singer became an international star in 1970 with the hit song "Snowbird."
Anne Murray
This event, held in Montreal in 1976, was the first Olympic Games ever hosted in Canada.
What are the 1976 Summer Olympics
Completed in 1958, this seaway allows ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes.
St. Lawrence Seaway
These large catalogues from Eaton's and Simpson-Sears were often called the "wish books" by Canadian families.
mail-order catalogues