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I was the first Canadian to walk in space in 1999, and I'm also known for my role in advancing space technology. Who am I?
Chris Hadfield
This body of water, located in both Ontario and Quebec, is the largest freshwater lake entirely within one country. What is it?
Lake Ontario
In 1867, I became the first prime minister of Canada, shaping the country's early political landscape. Who am I?
Sir John A. Macdonald
The maple leaf is the symbol of Canada, but this animal is known as the official symbol of the country's wildlife. What is it?
the beaver
A famous Canadian dish made from French fries, cheese curds, and gravy, which originates from Quebec. What is this dish called?
poutine
I am known as Canada's national winter sport, and I involve players sliding a stone on ice toward a target area. What sport am I?
curling
This Canadian artist, known for hits like "My Heart Will Go On," became an international superstar after the release of Titanic. Who is she?
Celine Dion
This iconic structure in Toronto is the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere. What is it called?
the CN Tower
This Canadian filmmaker is known for his work on "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "The Royal Tenenbaums." Who is he?
Wes Anderson
This national park, the oldest in Canada, was established in 1885 and is located in Alberta's Rocky Mountains. What is the name of the park?
Banff National Park
This event, occurring in 1972, marked a historic and dramatic political moment between Canada and the Soviet Union in ice hockey. What was this event called?
Summit Series
This vast Canadian wilderness area, covering over 3 million square kilometers, is the second-largest forest on Earth, often called "Canada's Green Lung." What is it?
Boreal Forest
The "Quiet Revolution" of the 1960s brought significant cultural, social, and political changes to which Canadian province, once dominated by English-speaking elites?
Quebec
This Canadian athlete became the first person in history to score 1,000 goals in the National Hockey League (NHL). Who is he?
Wayne Gretzky
This Canadian mammal is known for its ability to survive in cold, remote regions and is also Canada's national symbol, often associated with the country's northern wilderness. What animal is this?
polar bear
I’m known for my black-and-white fur, and I’m a national symbol of peace, but I don’t live in Canada’s forests. Instead, I’m usually found in China. Who am I?
Panda
I'm made of a sweet doughnut-like pastry, fried golden, and dusted with sugar. Although I'm popular in Canada, especially during a certain holiday season, what am I called?
Timbit
I’m a Canadian island, part of a province known for its Anne,
I’m surrounded by water, but I’m not in a pan.
I’m home to red sand, and beaches you adore,
Tell me, which island am I, that’s loved by tourists galore?
Prince Edward Island
I’m the tallest in the world in a freezing domain,
My paws are as big as my hunger for game.
I roam the icy north with my white snowy coat,
What creature am I that you may not have hoped?
Polar Bear
With antlers so grand, I’ll stand tall in the wood,
In Canada’s forests, I’m misunderstood.
My body’s quite bulky, and I might look at you,
But don’t try to chase me—I might chase you too
Moose
I crossed the land with great care and speed,
A trade route to the west was what we all did need.
Though I'm not human, my legacy stands,
Across Canada’s plains, I am known to have spanned.
Who am I, stretching far and wide,
Used by explorers, settlers, and guides?
The Canadian Pacific Railway
I am a Frenchman who sailed across the seas,
To claim a vast land with the greatest of ease.
I named it after my king, in 1608,
And founded a city that still stands great.
Who am I, whose legacy spans the New World,
A navigator whose flag was unfurled?
Samuel de Champlain
Though I’m small and compact, I help with great speed,
I connect the world, fulfilling a need.
Invented by a Canadian with vision so bright,
I changed how we talk, and made communication light.
What am I, whose sound once made history,
And spread through the world, like a great victory?
The Telephone (by Alexander Graham Bell)
In 1812, I led my troops into battle,
A hero of war, though my fame did not dazzle.
I fought on the shores, where I’d earn my renown,
But now my name’s found on a Canadian town.
Who am I, whose legacy remains strong,
In a nation where I once did belong?
Sir Isaac Brock
I am the largest bay in Canada’s vast land,
A place where the tides rise high and the seals take a stand.
Though I’m not known for being pristine and clear,
I’ve been the subject of explorers for many a year.
What bay am I, where waters stretch so wide,
And nature’s beauty I can never hide?
Hudson Bay