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What is Canada's official national animal?
There are actually two!
The beaver and the horse are both our national animals.
The beaver is a symbol of hard work and determination. It was adopted in 1975.
The Canadian horse is a symbol of strength and endurance. It has been our symbol since 2002
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Canada is the 3rd largest country in the world?
False
We are the 2nd largest country in the world
100
What is the only city in Canada that is surrounded by walls?
Quebec city
One of the oldest cities in Canada—having celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008. It is the only remaining walled city in North America north of Mexico and was recognized as a World Heritage site in 1985.
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What city is this?
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Toronto!
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What is the official language of the USA?
USA does not have an official language
200
What is Canada's national sport for summer?
Lacrosse is the national sport of Canada for Summer.
Lacrosse was actually first played by First Nations people in the 1600s, first picked up by Canada’s Anglophone middle classes in the 19th century
Hockey is Canada's national sport for winter
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Toronto is Canada's largest City with over 6 million people.
What is Canada's second largest city?
Montreal
Canada's second largest city with over 4 million inhabitants. It is also the second largest city in the world that has a French-speaking population - after Paris in France.
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Who were the first Europeans to colonize Canada?
Bonus: When did they arrive to Canada?
It was the Vikings. Specifically, it was Leif Erikson who led the expedition in around 1000 AD
The Viking settlement was in Newfoundland, known to them as Vinland (named for its vines that enabled them to produce great wine, apparently). It only lasted a few years
200
What is the name of this national park?
Banff National Park
It is located in Alberta's rocky mountains. It was established on November 25th 1885.
200
True or False - Quebec alone is responsible for 70 percent of the world’s maple syrup output
True!
Canada produces almost 75% of the world's maple syrup products.
In fact, the province of Quebec alone is responsible for 70 percent of the world’s maple syrup output.
The United States is the next largest producer, while Japan and South Korea have small operations of their own.
300
True or False - There is a cocktail where people drink whiskey with a human toe inside
True!
It is called the Sour Toe Cocktail. People donate toes that have fallen off due to frostbite or other means.
300
Where in eastern Canada do we find the highest tides in the world?
The Bay of Fundy lies between Canada’s Nova Scotia and New Brunswick provinces, and touches the U.S. state of Maine
The Bay of Fundy in eastern Canada has the highest tides in the world. The waves there are more than 13 m/ 42 ft high.
300
What medication was discovered by Doctor Frederick Banting in 1921 while during research at the University of Toronto?
Insulin
Doctor Frederick Banting successfully isolated the hormone insulin for the first time.
So Insulin is a hormone that is naturally produced by our body. Insulin is crucial for controlling sugar levels in our body However, when individuals develop diabetes, their insulin level are not controlled anymore.
The reason this was so important was before this discovery, individuals with diabetes did not live for too long.
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What is the name of the tallest mountain in Canada?
The highest mountain in Canada is Mount Logan.
Mount Logan is the second highest mountain in North America after Denali in Alaska Mount Logan is located in Yukon.
300
True or False - Canada is the number one donut consumer in the world
True!
Canada is the number one donut consumer in the world at around 1-billion annually, followed by Japan in a close second.
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What was the first national park in Canada?
The first national park in Canada was Banff National Park established in 1885
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What is the name of Canada's longest river?
Canada's longest river is MacKenzie River
It goes from the Arctic ocean and extends all throughout the Northwest Territories
400
What was the name of the Prime Minister who proposed that the Canadian flag should be changed in 1964. This led to the Great Canadian flag debate.
Lester. B Pearson.
The original Canadian flags had a relation to the Union Jack. Many Prime Minsters had tried to change the flag but didn't because of fear of potential political instability
400
What is the name of the largest mall in North America?
West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall is the largest shopping centre in North America, housing more than 800 stores and services. The mall features the attractions Galaxyland, World Waterpark, an ice palace, adventure golf, and more.
400
What is the coldest temperature recorded in Canada and where was this?
That was in Snag, Yukon and it was -63°C
This occurred in 1947
500
What was the name of the individual who designed the Canadian Flag?
Colonel George Stanley was a Canadian historian, author, soldier, teacher, public servant, and designer of the Canadian flag.
His design was accepted by the flag committee in 1964
500
How many Species of Trees are there in Canada
There are about 180 tree species in Canada. About half of Canada's landmass is covered by forest.
Timber is among the main exports of the country. Canada is the third most forested country in the world.
500
What year did Canada become fully independent from Britain.
1982
So many believe that July 1sy 1867 is the day we got our independence. But that is not the case. In 1867, Britain gave Canada increased autonomy and gave them ability to create their own policies.
However, Britain still had absolute power and if they wanted to could pass any law or reject any law that Canada passed.
The Canadian Parliament requested in 1982 that Canada be allowed to control its own destiny. Britain accepted and Canada was granted full control and independence.
500
What is the name of this place and where is it located?
This is the Montreal Olympic Park. The 1976 Summer Olympics was hosted by Montreal.
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Canada has the longest street in the world. What is the name of the street?
Yonge Street in Ontario 1,896 km (1,178 mi) long. It originates in Toronto and goes due north to just shy of Lake Simcoe.