Maple Leafers
Herbs and Spices
Famous First Lines
Canadian History
2025 So Far
100

This Cole Harbour, NS native scored the infamous "Golden Goal" in 2010

Sydney Crosby
100

This herb has the same name as an early Church opponent of the Arian heresy. It is used in one of the most common pasta sauces.

Basil

100
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."

Pride and Prejudice

100

This province was the last to join Confederation (in 1949)

Newfoundland and Labrador

100

This team won the Superbowl 40-22. 

The Philadelphia Eagles
200

His "Marathon of Hope" inspired millions of Canadians, and is celebrating its 45th anniversary this September.

Terry Fox
200

India is the largest producer of this brightly coloured spice, once known as "Indian saffron"

Turmeric


200
"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."

Anna Karenina

200

This significant find was made in 1947 at Leduc, Alberta

Oil


200

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday 2025. In what year was he elected pope? 

2013

300

She reached world No. 4 in the WTA rankings, although is now No. 102.

Bianca Andreescu

300

A staple in Russian cuisine, this herb is surprisingly a member of the carrot family.

Dill

300

"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents."

Little Women

300

The name for women sent to New France by King Lois XIV to marry and start families

Les Filles du Roi

300

Probably the world's most controversial and despised political memoir, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of its publication. 

"Mein Kampf" by Adolf Hitler

400

This speedy swimmer is the youngest Canadian to ever win multiple Olympic medals.

Penny Oleksiak

400

This often begrudged plant has revamped its public persona by becoming a key ingredient in a trendy alcoholic beverage.

Dandelion

400

"Bereshit bara Elohim et hashamayim v'et ha'aretz"

The Bible 

400

The Haudenosaunee Confederacy (AKA Iroquois) were allies of this nation. 

England

400

Sean Baker's film that won Best Picture, staring Mikey Madison. 

Anora

500

This Canadian team has made it the Stanley Cup Finals.  

Winnipeg Jets

500

This herb's name comes from the Greek words for "joy of the mountain" since it thrives in high altitude Mediterranean climates

Oregano

500

"Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita..." 

"Inferno" The Divine Comedy

500

The year Canadian women gained the right to vote in Canada

1921

500

Canada held its most recent election in April. The tightest riding, Terra Nova-The Peninsulas, Newfoundland, was won by the Conservatives by how many votes. 

12