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"? 1999 1994 1996 2000

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

3. What annual concert is held, symbolizing the end of the school year for many university students? Arts County Fair Year-End Bash Vans Warped Tour 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? Burns Bog Red Pine Forest Stanley Park Derby Reach

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

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

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? Richmond North Delta Tsawwassen Pitt Meadows