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Canada the Beautiful Trivia Quiz

A little bit of everything Canadian!

A multiple-choice quiz by irishpaula. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
irishpaula

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,642

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
443

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What beautiful bay has the world's highest and lowest tides? Hint

James Bay

Bay of Fundy

Hudson's Bay

Bay of Colmain

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Question 2 of 10

2. We Canadians have some delicious native foods, one of them being a "beaver tail". What is a "beaver tail"? Hint

A pastry covered in a sauce made from bacon grease

Back bacon dipped in dark chocolate

A sour pickled cucumber

A large flat doughnut

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Question 3 of 10

3. At the time it was built, what Canadian tower was the tallest free standing structure in the world? Hint

Calgary Tower

Canadian National (CN) Tower

Tower of St. Martins

North Vancouver Tower

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Canada's oldest English-speaking university? Hint

University of Toronto

University of New Brunswick

McGill University

Queens University

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Canadian city hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics? Hint

Vancouver

Montreal

Calgary

Hamilton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Canadians celebrate Canada's birthday every summer with fireworks barbecues and, of course, beer; what day is Canada's birthday which is known as Canada Day? Hint

July 1

June 12

August 17

May 24

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Question 7 of 10

7. Canadians are known for their love of beer. That being said, what is Canada's oldest brewery? Hint

Guinness Brewery

Fraser Brewery

Moosehead Brewery

Molson

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Question 8 of 10

8. The honeymoon capital of the world is located in Canada; what Canadian city was made for lovers? Hint

Banff, Alberta

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Quebec City, Quebec

Victoria, British Columbia

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Question 9 of 10

9. What were the famous "Group of Seven"? Hint

A group of Conservative politicians

A group of landscape artists

A group of Roman Catholic nuns

A group of hockey players

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who or what is "Nunavut"? Hint

A fur trapper

Fried whale blubber

A northern Canadian territory

An igloo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What beautiful bay has the world's highest and lowest tides?

Answer: Bay of Fundy

When the tide is at its lowest in the Bay of Fundy you can take a stroll on dry land where just a few hours before there were meters of water! The Bay's "flowerpot" rocks are one of the most amazing natural structures in Canada.

2. We Canadians have some delicious native foods, one of them being a "beaver tail". What is a "beaver tail"?

Answer: A large flat doughnut

A "beaver tail "is delicious fried dough that is sometimes covered in powdered sugar. The long flat shape makes them look like a real beaver tail. The best place to eat one is in Ottawa after skating on the Rideau Canal. Pure Canadiana!

3. At the time it was built, what Canadian tower was the tallest free standing structure in the world?

Answer: Canadian National (CN) Tower

When the CN Tower was completed in 1976, it was the tallest freestanding building in the world measuring in at 553 meters. Tourists can visit the top for a breathtaking view of the city of Toronto and Lake Ontario.

4. What is Canada's oldest English-speaking university?

Answer: University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick was established in Fredericton in the year 1785. The Saint John campus was opened in 1964.

5. What Canadian city hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics?

Answer: Calgary

Canada has been honoured to host three modern Olympic Games: Montreal in 1976, Calgary in 1988 and Vancouver in 2010. Go Canada!

6. Canadians celebrate Canada's birthday every summer with fireworks barbecues and, of course, beer; what day is Canada's birthday which is known as Canada Day?

Answer: July 1

The first Canada Day was in 1867, the year of confederation.

7. Canadians are known for their love of beer. That being said, what is Canada's oldest brewery?

Answer: Molson

The Molson Brewery is actually the second oldest company in Canada, established in Montreal, in the year 1786.

8. The honeymoon capital of the world is located in Canada; what Canadian city was made for lovers?

Answer: Niagara Falls, Ontario

This is my hometown! We get millions of visitors a year to enjoy the beautiful parks surrounding the Falls.

9. What were the famous "Group of Seven"?

Answer: A group of landscape artists

The "Group of Seven" was a group of Canadian landscape artists that painted in the early 20th century. Most large Canadian galleries have at least one painting by the group.

10. Who or what is "Nunavut"?

Answer: A northern Canadian territory

Nunavut is a northern territory that was established especially for the Inuit people in 1999.

Source: Author irishpaula

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