Canadian Celebs
We all just want to be big rockstars! This Hanna, Alberta native is the lead vocalist of Nickelback, working alongside his own brother, Mike on the bass!
Chad Kroeger?
Commonly confused with a provincial capital, this seaport city located on the Bay of Fundy hosts Canada's largest oil refinery and dry dock.
Saint John, NB?
The name of this 1892 classical ballet by Tchaikovsky also refers to a kitchen implement that can be a real "ball-buster"
The Nutcracker Suite.
Haters did not hate this music tour as it is considered the highest grossing tour of all time, as well as the first tour to surpass $1billion in revenue.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
This patron of sailors, merchants, thieves and surprisingly, archers, is also considered the inspiration for Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas.
Born Aubrey Graham, this "global ambassador" for the Toronto Raptors initially rose to fame as Jimmy Brooks in Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Drake?
The name given by many indigenous peoples in Canada to the entire continent of North America makes reference to this animal said to support the world, acting as an icon of life itself.
Turtle Island
Due to their sugar and starch coating, it is said that this holiday treat can last indefinitely (still not enough to get me to eat a slice!)
Fruitcake!
In 2023, Sam Altman and his company released the fourth major iteration of this flagship product, likely going to totally invalidate all of our jobs in the next 5 years.
Chat-GPT
According to the song, what article of clothing made Frosty the snowman begin to dance around?
(That old silk) hat.
While born originally in Beirut, Lebanon, this Canadian eventually rose to fame starring as Ted "Theodore" Logan. His first name is of Hawaiian origin, meaning "cool breeze".
Keanu Reeves?
Located on Ellesmere Island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, this is actually the northermost continuously inhabited place in the world. Its inhabitants mainly consist of military intelligence staff, and scientists.
Alert?
A term for someone who brings people together romantically. Step aside Casanova!
Matchmaker
One of Oxford's top words of the year is a slang term meaning "“style, charm or attractiveness.” Groovy baby!
"Rizz" (Charisma)
This iconic christmas tune nets hollywood’s highest-certified female artist a cool 3 million in royalties alone every holiday season:
Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas (is you)”
Some of you may know this Order of Canada recipient for his 6 seasons on SNL from 1989 to 1995, others for his James Bond parody where he stars as multiple main characters, and a small subset of you may know him for his brother, Peter, who works at Sears Canada.
Mike Myers?
What a mountain to climb! At 5,959m, this is Canada's highest point, and located within Kluane National Park, Yukon.
Mount Logan
The first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis references an animal, a popular Halloween costume, and a piece of furniture
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
July 21st was the day these two movies released simultaneously, igniting a conflict and encouraging a 5 hour movie-marathon to see which reigned supreme
The Barbie Movie and Oppenheimer (Barbieheimer)
This Canadian pair of brother’s rendition of the 12 days of Christmas includes the lyrics “4 pounds of backbacon, 3 french toasts, 2 turtle necks, and a beer (in a tree)”
Bob and Doug Mackenzie.
This Burnaby, BC native was awarded the Best FIFA Special Award in January 2022, as the world's all-time leading scorer in international football(or is it soccer)? Step aside Ronaldo and Messi, you're not even close!
Christine Sinclair?
This important flyway for migratory birds located on the western half of Lake Erie, it also lends its name to a well-known Canadian winery. Fun fact, it also has the longest frost-free season in Ontario!
Pelee Island
First sold in 1960 for $2.99, this toy uses a stylus and aluminum powder to create lithographic images. Dont forget to shake it when you're done!
Etch a Sketch
This country joined China, Russia and the US in the space race as the 4th country to successfully land on the moon and the first to land near the moon's southern pole.
India
The iconic image of Santa is based on this company’s rendition created back in 1931, wanting him to match their logo and packaging colors.
The Coca-Cola Coke Company.