History & Geography
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What is the most popular Canadian fast-food chain?
Tim Hortons
Name any 3 programs that NYLD offers
Any 3 of these:
Who is the most famous Canadian Rapper?
Drake
The busiest station in Canada is called?
Union Station. Did you know about 300,000 passengers pass through union daily?
What holiday is celebrated on July 1st of every year
Canada Day
In Canada, what does the term double-double mean?
Coffee served with 2 sugars and 2 creams
What 2 positions can youths apply for within NYLD?
You can apply to be a Mentor and an Intern!
What are Canada's 2 national sports?
Summer: Lacrosse; Winter: Lacrosse
What is the largest mall in Canada and what city is it located in? It is also the largest mall in North America.
West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton
What city hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Montreal
What combination of foods make Poutine?
Fries, cheese curds, and gravy
What YMCA centre would you visit if you were interested in youth sports sessions like basketball and badminton?
The YMCA Health and Fitness Centre
Who is the award-winning Canadian singer known for her song 'My heart will go on' in the popular romance movie Titanic.
Celine Dion
Did you know if you add all the lakes in the rest of the world, Canada still has more? How many lakes does Canada have?
Canada has over 2 million lakes!
In Canada, the Indigenous people comprise of three groups. What are they?
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis
Founded in 1904, this iconic Canadian beverage brand is best known for its ginger ale and signature green bottle. What is it called?
If you wanted help finding a job, which YMCA department provides employment services?
Hint: they also collaborate with the NYLD on programs like employment information sessions.
Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS)
What is the name of the Canadian actor known for his hit 4-part movie franchise The Matrix?
Keanu Reeves
Did you know the phone Blackberry, popularized between the 1990s and 2010s, was invented in Canada? What city was it created in?
Waterloo
What are the 10 Canadian Provinces and 3 territories?
Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador
Territories: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
What is the name of the pizza with toppings that brings up a lot of disagreement?
Hint: The topping is a fruit
Hawaiian Pizza
Did you know Hawaiian pizza was created in Chatham-Kent, Ontario in 1962?
It is Greek-Canadian!
What are 2 certifications that the YMCA provides training in?
First Aid & CPR, Lifeguarding
What are the names of Toronto's hockey team, basketball team, football/soccer team, and American football team?
Toronto Maples Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, and Toronto Argonauts
Fill in the missing words in the lyrics for Canada's national anthem 'O Canada':
O Canada!
Our _____ and _____ land!
Home
Native Land