Secrets of BC- The Lower Mainland

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The Lower Mainland has an extensive transit network. In what year was the network voted "Transit System of the Year"? 1994 1999 2000 1996

2. What international competition is held in Vancouver during the summer months that consistently draws in crowds in the hundreds of thousands? The Grey Cup The Greater Vancouver Open The Polar Bear Swim The Celebration of Light

3. What annual concert is held, symbolizing the end of the school year for many university students? Vans Warped Tour Arts County Fair Year-End Bash The Crush

4. Vancouver plays host to the second largest ten kilometer run in all of North America. What is this run called? The Vancouver Challenge Van City 10 K The Sun Run Vancouver Mini Marathon

5. What large natural area in the lower mainland is home to black bears, deer, coyotes, beavers, sphagnum moss, Labrador tea, and a sunken tractor? Derby Reach Stanley Park Burns Bog Red Pine Forest

6. This university has the highest suicide rate in all of British Columbia. University of British Columbia University of Caledonia University of Victoria Simon Fraser University

7. What is the city of Surrey's motto? The friendly city. The city of diversity. A great place live and grow. The city of parks.

8. What major sporting event will Vancouver host in the year 2010? The Soccer World Cup The Winter Olympics The Rugby World Cup The Commonwealth Games

9. What is the name of Vancouver's hockey team? Answer: (Two Words (city and name))

10. What major Lower Mainland city is on an island? Tsawwassen Richmond North Delta Pitt Meadows