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100

These places make up the international representation of the ADMO. 

What is France, Ireland, Egypt and Canada?

100

Often referred to as "that unit from that branch", this group of money managers has been moved around more times than the ministry has changed its name.

What is Culture Grants Unit?

100

There are 14 of these across Ontario and if you try crossing one without the right documents, you may find yourself SOL.

What are land border crossings? 
100

Sometimes referred to as the world's most confusing acronym, this program fund has had these three names in the last 3 years alone. 

What is Celebrate Ontario, Reconnect Ontario and Experience Ontario?

100

Having changed its name several times, this represents the longest name given to our ministry ever.

What is the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries or MHSTCI?

200

This tracking system was developed by an ADMO staff and is still used across the ministry today. 

What is the Ministry Approvals Tracking or MAT?

200

This much loved TV series starring some Canadian icons was filmed in the real town of Goodwood, ON.

What is Schitt's Creek.

200

These not-for-profit organizations provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of tourism activities at the regional level and ensure we know where to go when we want to eat maple syrup, go camping and sledding.

What are the Regional Tourism Organizations?

200

In the Muskoka event, participants come together to write for 72 straight hours...the true definition of a creative marathon.

What is the Muskoka Novel Marathon?

200

In this year for the record books, the ministry went through 4 ministers; Eleanor McMahon, Daiene Vernile, Syliva Jones and Michael Tibollo.

What is 2018?

300

Along with a MAT number, if you do not include this in your approval package, a member of the ADMO will hunt you down and call you out. 

What is an approval box? 

300

After many years of managing capital support for this building, it has newly relocated and built a facility that now houses these very unique Canadian modes of transport. 

What are canoes?

300

Known as the Big Nickel, this quirky attraction sits in the middle of this northern tourist destination. 

What is Sudbury?

300

Known as the longest running street car race in North America, this organisation just signed a $1.5M transfer payment agreement with the division. 

What is the Honda Indy?

300

Known as the "Cathedral of Sound" this venue was supported by the ministry and is a cherished spot for many performing artists. 

What is Massey Hall?

400

This former Culture ADM went on to become the Secretary of Cabinet in 2019.

Who is Steven Davidson?

400

This group of stakeholders just received new funding in the recent Budget. It was a classic case of robbing Peter to pay Paul but a welcomed crime. 

What are First Nation Libraries?

400

During the pandemic, the government offered one of these to encourage people to stay in Ontario, spend in Ontario and vacation in Ontario. 

What is the Staycation tax credit?

400

Proving that big things can start in small places, the first investment and development offices were often found operating from here in the early 1900's.

What are garages?

400

Standing at 25 feet tall in Wawa Ontario, this monument follows a legend that hunters spotted this giant by a lake while out hunting for moose.

What is the Wawa Goose?

500
Talented at many things, the ADMO does this gracefully, effortlessly and with minimal complaints. 

What is juggling?

500

This unique entity runs programs on behalf of the government and is often referred to as our most successful program. 

What is the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund.

500

To get a sneak peak behind some of Ontario's most intriguing curtains and closed doors, this event has been running for almost 20 years. 

What is Doors Open Ontario?

500

Funded by our ministry, this winter festival in our capital city lets you judge ice sculptures by throwing frozen fish at a target near your favourite one. 

What is Winterlude?

500

This former model and Quebecois artist won Album of the Year at the 2024 Junos.

Who is Charlotte Cardin