Canada quiz

What is Canada's national sport?

Hockey and Lacrosse

Which are the great lakes near Canada:

Huron, Erie, Superior, Ontario

Where is Peggy's Cove?

Nova Scotia

Can you tell me where country music sensation Shania Twain was born?

Ontario

The capital city of Canada is Ottawa, in what province is it located?

Ontario

The southernmost point of mainland Canada is called Point Pelee. What province is it in?

Ontario

Which province has the largest population?

Ontario

What are the names of the four provinces that formed the New dominion of Canada in 1867?

Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec, New Brunswick

Which is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa

This outgoing Canadian was born in British Columbia and is notable for her role on the 'Baywatch', as well as becoming Playboy Playmate of 1990. Which blonde bombshell am I describing?

Pamela Anderson

Teenage singing stars have come and gone over the years, and this Canadian teen idol was initially famous in the 1950s and '60s for such songs as "Diana", "Lonely Boy" and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder". His career continued on both as a singer and a songwriter... he even wrote the English lyrics for Frank Sinatra's big hit "My Way". Who is this singer?

Paul Anka

"Mr." means "Mister," and "BC" stands for "British Columbia." What does "PEI" stand for?

Prince Edward Island

Which province is famous as the potato-growing province?

Prince Edward Island

Which province is the smallest (in area)?

Prince Edward Island

Canada is a bilingual country, but what is the only officially French province?

Quebec

In which province a referendum on independence was held in 1995?

Quebec

Which province is the largest (in area)?

Quebec

What is the oldest walled city that still exists north of Mexico?

Quebec City, 1695

Whose face is on the Canadian twenty-dollar bill?

Queen Elizabeth II

What is the capital of Saskatchewan?

Regina

Whose face is on the Canadian hundred-dollar bill?

Robert Borden

"Mr." means "Mister," and "BC" stands for "British Columbia." What does "RCMP" stand for?

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Which country has larger area than Canada?

Russia

Canadian actors:

Ryan Reynolds,Ellen Page, Mike Myers and Jim Carrey

Which Quebec river is at the heart of many novels, poems and songs including Leonard Cohen's 'Suzanne'?

Saint Lawrence River

What could be more American than the edgy Manhattan-based HBO series "Sex And The City" (1998)? But one of the show's Cosmopolitan-swigging ladies was actually played by a Canadian. Do you know which one?

Samantha

In which province was an almost complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex found?

Saskatchewan

What was the nationality of the great explorer, Alexander Mackenzie, who explored huge parts of Canada?

Scottish

Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

Sir John A. Macdonald

Who is the patron saint of Canada?

St. Jean de Brebeuf

Jim Carrey, an Ontario native, has been the laughable protagonist of many hilarious movies. What is the name of his character from the 1994 blockbuster, 'The Mask'?

Stanley Ipkiss

Name Canada's three largest cities (by population), in order (largest, next, next).

Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver

Carrie-Ann Moss was born August 21, 1967 in Burnaby, British Columbia. From 1999-2003, Moss appeared in "The Matrix" trilogy of movies. What was the name of Moss' character in "The Matrix"?

Trinity

Anna Paquin was born July 24, 1982, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2008, Paquin began playing the character Sookie Stackhouse in which HBO television show?

True Blood

What major sporting event was held in Canada in 2010?

Winter Olympics

Name Canada's three territories.

Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories

The Queen is on one side of a nickel. What is on the other side?

a beaver

What did Queen Elisabeth II atend in Canada in 1951 and in 2002?

a hockey game

The Flag of Canada has what emblem on it?

a maple leaf

What is in the centre of the Canadian flag?

a maple leaf

If the weather is overcast on July 15, what should you bring?

an umbrella

How many national parks are there in Canada?

between 10 and 50

What is the status of Canada?

dominion

What are the three levels of government in Canada?

federal, provincial/territorial and municipal

Terry Fox is a Canadian hero because

he tried to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research after losing his leg to the disease

Wayne Gretzky is Canada and the world's greatest

hockey player

What is the most popular sport in Canada?

ice hockey

The Queen is on one side of the penny. What is on the other side?

maple leaves

What sweet food is a symbol of Canada?

maple syrup

The first inhabitants of Canada were the

native people

How many countries border Canada?

one - the United States of America

There is a leaf on the Canadian flag. What colour is this leaf?

red

How many time zones are there in Canada?

six

How many provinces are there in Canada?

ten - from west to east they are: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland

Matthew Perry is probably best known as 'Chandler' on the tv sitcom, 'Friends'. He grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. Which sport did he excel in as a teenager?

tennis

Cobie Smulders was born April 3, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is best known for the role of Robin in the American television series "How I Met Your Mother". In what 2012 movie did Smulders play the part of Maria Hill?

the Avengers

The Canadian currency is

the Canadian dollar

Wayne Gretzky is one of the most famous hockey players of all time, hailing from Brantford, Ontario. He has performed so well, that he has earned himself a very impressive nickname. What is it?

the Great one

What is the "big prize" for the Canadian Football League ("CFL") called?

the Grey cup

There are two governing bodies in Parliament. Name them.

the House of Commons and the Senate

Name the two largest federal political parties in Canada. (2009)

the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party

What is the Canadian $1 coin called?

the Loonie (the loon is a Canadian bird and is pictured on the coin, thus the name)

Name Canada's longest river.

the Mackenzie River (NWT), 4211 m, the longest in North America.

What is the leader of Canada called?

the Prime Minister

What is the "big prize" for the National Hockey League ("NHL") called?

the Stanley cup

What animal is on the Canadian quarter?

the caribou

What is a mayor?

the leader of a city or municipality

How many territories are there in Canada?

three - from west to east they are: Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

What meat do most Canadians eat for Thanksgiving dinner?

turkey

What colour are the bears in Nunavut?

white

When did Montreal host Olympics?

1976

Who is the Head of State of Canada?

Monarch of UK

The largest city in Canada is

Toronto

What is the capital of Ontario?

Toronto

When did O, Canada officially become the national anthem?

1980

Somebody gave you a toonie, three quarters, a nickel, two dimes and a penny. How much money did they give you?

$3.01

Canada owns the...................% of the world's forest.

10

If it is 10:00 in Ontario, what time is it in Newfoundland?

11:30

In what year did Canada become a country?

1867

When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms included in the Constitution Act?

1982

In 2010 the Winter Olympic Games were held in Vancouver. There was another occasion when Canada was a host for the games. In which year was this?

1988, Calgary

How many points did Wayne Gretzky score in his career?

2,857

Canada became independent from the United Kingdom in which century?

20th century

How much daylight can you expect in the Yukon in the middle of the summer?

24 hours, the sun never sets.

What is the population of Canada?

37 million

Who recorded the hugely popular album titled "Jagged Little Pill"?

Alanis Morissette

Which province produces the most oil?

Alberta

Actor Jim Carrey was born on January 17th, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario. Which of the following movies did he NOT star in? The Mask Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Liar Liar Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Name the westernmost province of Canada.

British Columbia

Victoria is the capital of which province?

British Columbia

Where would you go if you wanted to see a whale?

British Columbia

"Mr." means Mister," and "BC" stands for "British Columbia." What does "CBC" stand for?

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Stana Katic was born April 26, 1978 in Hamilton, Ontario. Katic is best known for appearing in which show, with fellow Canadian Nathan Fillion?

Castle

This singer is one of Canada's best known Quebequois performers, having several hit albums, and even having a permanent spot performing in Las Vegas. The star with the incredibly popular single 'My Heart Will Go On'; which Canadian am I describing?

Celine Dion

What is the polar bear capital of the world?

Churchill, Manitoba

Canada's government is a

Constitutional Monarchy

Who co-starred with John Belushi in the movie "The Blues Brothers"?

Dan Aykroyd

This is another Canadian actor with a child born in England, who is also an actor. Who is this star of "The Dirty Dozen", "The Eagle Has Landed" and "JFK"?

Donald Sutherland

What is the name of a Hip Hop artists whose name means " male duck"?

Drake

Canadian singers:

Drake, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion and Justin Bieber

What are Canada's two official languages?

English and French

Canada was first colonized from Europe by the

French

Ellen Page was born February 21, 1987 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 2007, Page had her breakthough role in the movie "Juno". In what 2010 film did Page star in with Leonardo DiCaprio?

Inception

He is the film director known for such blockbusters as "The Terminator", "Aliens", "Titanic", and "Avatar". Hailing from Kapuskasing, Ontario, what is his name?

James Cameron

Which Canadian actor is well known for his roles as "Ace Ventura - Pet Detective" and the Grinch in Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?

Jim Carrey

Whose face is on the Canadian ten-dollar bill?

John A. Macdonald

When does Canada celebrate its national day?

July 1

This young singing phenom was discovered on YouTube in 2008 and released his first single in 2009. He became the first artist to have seven songs from his debut album make the Billboard Hot 100. Who is he?

Justin Bieber

Where does the word Canada come from?

Kanata was a word used by the St. Lawrence Iroquois people in Quebec in the 16th century. It means village or settlement. When French explorer, Jacques Cartier explored this territory, he misused the word to describe the area and within ten years' time the Europeans were using it to describe the entire region.

This actor is a Canadian, who starred as Ted Logan in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure", Neo in "The Matrix" and Jack Travern in "Speed".

Keanu Reeves

Recognized as Ace Merrill in "Stand by Me" (1986)and as his television character Jack Bauer in television's "24" (2001), this Canadian actor has starred in many popular films. Who is he?

Kiefer Sutherland

Ellen Page was born February 21, 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Best known for the movies "Juno" and "Inception", what is the name of the character she played in "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past"?

Kitty Pryde / Shadowcat

What is the National Summer Sport of Canada?

Lacrosse

Which lake is not located in Canada?

Lake Michigan

This well-known singer, songwriter, novelist, and poet was born in Montreal, Quebec. Probably his most famous song is the biblically inspired 'Hallelujah'.

Leonard Cohen

Do you remember who played the roles of Dr. Rumack in "Airplane" and "Frank Drebin" in "The Naked Gun"?

Leslie Nielsen

Which is the longest river in Canada?

MacKenzie

Name Canada's prairie provinces.

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta

Who was the Canadian author who wrote "The Robber Bride" and "A Handmaid's Tale"?

Margaret Atwood

"Mr." means "Mister," and "BC" stands for "British Columbia." What does "MP" stand for?

Member of Parliament

This Canadian actor is known as much for his battle with Parkinson's Disease as for his work in an 80s TV sitcom and in a series of 80s films about the future. Can you name him?

Michael J. Fox

Name Canada's highest mountain.

Mount Logan, 5959m, Yukon

This Canadian rock legend started out singing protest songs in the 60s, settled into a folky sound in the 70s, and experimented with techno music in the 80s with the album "Trans." Who is this ever-evolving musical Canadian?

Neil Young

This famous Canadian hails from the western side of the country, Victoria, British Columbia. She is a singer/songwriter whose album 'Loose' sold over 6 million copies. Which Canadian cutie am I describing?

Nelly Furtado

Canada is a bilingual country, but what is the only officially bilingual province?

New Brunswick

Name the easternmost province of Canada.

Newfoundland

Two of Canada's provinces are islands. Name them.

Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island

Name Canada's four Atlantic provinces.

Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia

Name the world-famous waterfall in southern Ontario.

Niagara Falls

What is the largest lake wholly in Canada?

The Great Bear Lake

What was the name of the system of safe passages and safe houses that allowed American slaves to escape to freedom in Canada?

The Underground Railroad

Which province outside of Québec contains the most people who speak French at home?

There are about half a million francophones in Ontario.

In British Columbia you will find many Douglas Firs. What is so amazing about these trees?

They live to be 1,000 years old.

How many oceans border Canada?

Three different oceans border Canada: the Atlantic, Pacific, and the Arctic oceans.

The 2010 Winter Olympics were held in which Canadian city?

Vancouver

What are the two most multicultural cities in Canada?

Vancouver and Toronto

Whose face is on the Canadian five-dollar bill?

Wilfrid Laurier

Whose face is on the Canadian fifty-dollar bill?

William Lyon Mackenzie King

In 1966, space was successfully reached and other planets were visited... on television. What Canadian actor helmed the USS Enterprise as Captain James T. Kirk?

William Shatner