Canadian Authors
This Canadian author is best known for her novel The Handmaid's Tale, which explores themes of dystopia, gender, and power.
Who is Margaret Atwood?
This British rock band, led by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, became one of the most influential groups of the 1960s.
Who are The Beatles?
This crop is ideal for Nova Scotia’s cool climate and is often grown in the province’s rich soil, especially in the Annapolis Valley, where it thrives in well-drained soil.
What are apples?
This mammal has the longest pregnancy of any land animal, lasting around 660 days.
What is an elephant?
This basic taste is often described as umami, and it is commonly found in foods like soy sauce, cheese, and tomatoes.
This Canadian poet and author is famous for works like The Collected Poems of W. S. Merwin and The Sentimentalists, capturing the natural beauty of Canada and human experience.
Who is W. S. Merwin?
This 1970s American rock band, known for hits like "Hotel California," became famous for their blend of rock and country sounds.
Who are The Eagles?
Nova Scotia’s short but warm summer season makes it a prime location for growing this fruit, often used for pies and jams, particularly in the province’s coastal regions.
What are blueberries?
This marine mammal, known for its large size, has a gestation period of about 13 months.
What is a whale (specifically the blue whale)?
This taste is commonly experienced when eating foods like lemons, vinegar, or sour candies, and is caused by the presence of acids.
What is sour?
This novel, written by Canadian author Michael Ondaatje, tells the story of a World War II Italian soldier and a mysterious woman who becomes entangled in his journey.
What is The English Patient?
This 1970s pop singer became known for his hits like "Mandy" and "I Write the Songs" and was often called "America's Romantic Idol."
Who is Barry Manilow?
Due to the province's mild, coastal climate, this vegetable, which requires a long growing season and cool temperatures, is often grown in Nova Scotia’s fertile soils.
What are carrots?
This reptile, known for its hard shell, carries its eggs inside its body for about two to three months before laying them.
What is a turtle?
This taste is commonly found in foods like pretzels, chips, and salted meats, and is caused by the presence of sodium chloride (salt).
What is salty?
This Indigenous Canadian author wrote Indian Horse, which focuses on the story of a young First Nations boy forced into a Canadian residential school and his journey through trauma and hockey.
Who is Richard Wagamese?
This "King of Motown" released iconic songs like "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," and was a member of The Temptations.
Who is David Ruffin?
This leafy green vegetable grows well in Nova Scotia's cool spring and fall temperatures, with crops often harvested in early summer and late fall.
What is kale?
This Australian marsupial has one of the shortest pregnancies, only about 33 days, after which the underdeveloped young continue to grow in the mother’s pouch.
What is a kangaroo?
This taste, which is typically associated with sugary foods like candy and fruit, is the result of the presence of sugars or sugar-like compounds.
What is sweet?
This Canadian novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery tells the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and fiery redhead adopted by a family in Prince Edward Island.
What is Anne of Green Gables?
This American singer, known for his hit songs like "Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" and "I Can't Help Myself," was a lead member of the Four Tops.
Who is Levi Stubbs?
This vegetable, which thrives in Nova Scotia’s cooler temperatures, is commonly grown in the province’s fields, especially in the fall, and is often used in soups and stews.
What is squash?
This marsupial, known for its unusual reproductive system, has a pregnancy of only about 12 days, making it one of the shortest gestations among mammals.
What is a bandicoot?
his taste, recently identified as a fifth basic taste, is often described as "peppery" and is found in foods like mustard and wasabi.
What is Spicey