Canadian Inventions
A robotic arm developed for NASA's space shuttles by Canadian company Spar Aerospace in 1981.
What is the Canadarm
Who is Usain Bolt
First Canadian to officially be the "World's Fastest Man"; set a world record (9.84s in 100m).
Who is Donovan Bailey
Jacques Plante was the first to wear this protective equipment in a NHL game.
What is a Goalie Mask
This was invented by Frederick Banting in 1921
Insulin
and Banting received the Nobel Prize at just 32 years old, making him one of the youngest Nobel laureates ever in that category.
Bonus trivia: He used his Nobel prize money to continue funding medical research. helped change diabetes treatment forever
Invented in Calgary in 1969 by Walter Chell, it’s Canada’s version of the Bloody Mary with Clamato juice.
What is the Caesar.
23 Gold Medals
Swimmer from USA
Michael Phelps
At 16, became Canada’s most decorated Olympian (7 medals overall, as of 2024).
Who is Penny Oleksiak
This popular game was invented in 1979 by Chris Haney and Scott Abbott
What is Trivial Pursuit
This stretchy fastener was invented in Montreal in 1941 and is on shoes and coats.
Velcro
Invented by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian from Ontario, in 1891 while working in Massachusetts.
What is Basketball
5 Gold medals
Gymnast from Romania
1st perfect score in Olympics at age of 14
Who is Nadia Comaneci
While peanut paste existed earlier, Canadian Marcellus Gilmore Edson patented the modern peanut butter paste in 1884.
What is Peanut Butter
A table top game invented in the 1930's
Bobby Hull had one named for him.
What is Table Top Hockey
The telephone was invented by this Scottish born Canadian.
Alexander Graham Bell
Created by Canadian filmmakers Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, and Robert Kerr in 1967 for immersive cinematic experiences.
What is Imax
4 gold Medals
Track and Field USA
Defied Nazi propaganda by winning in Berlin 1936
Who is Jesse Owens
with their flaky pastry and gooey, sugary filling this desert is uniquely Canadian.
What is Butter Tart
Invented in 1940 by Norman Breakey, a Toronto-based painter, making painting faster and cleaner.
What is the Paint Roller
Who invented the snow Mobile
1. Alexander Graham Bell
2. James Naismith
3. Joseph Armand Bombardier
Invented by Canadians Harry Wasylyk and Larry Hansen in the 1950s in Winnipeg and Ontario respectively, revolutionizing sanitation.
What are Garbage Bags.
Won the decathlon gold medal in 1976
set a world record in the event with 8618 points
Who is Caitlyn Jenner ( formerly know as Bruce Jennner)
This sweet treat comes from the maple tree
What is Maple Syrup
Invented by Canadian Donald Hings in 1937 for communication in remote areas and later used in WWII.
What is a Walkie Talkie
This pre-cooked baby cereal was developed by Canadian pediatricians in the 1930's
What is Pablum