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Southwestern Ontario Trivia Quiz

How well do you know the sunny south of Canada??

A multiple-choice quiz by Moneyace. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Moneyace

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
255,745

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1726

Last 3 plays: PurpleComet (7/10), Guest 173 (9/10), Guest 24 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are the three main highways that stretch across southwestern Ontario? Hint

Two, Three, 401

Three, Five, 401

Four, Five, 410

Two, Four, 410

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Question 2 of 10

2. Name the city that lies equal distance between London and Windsor. Hint

Grand Bend

Sarnia

Chatham

Kitchener

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the bridge that crosses the Detroit River and connects Canada to the USA? Hint

Ambassador Bridge

Unity Bridge

Peace Bridge

River Bridge

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Question 4 of 10

4. Name the southernmost municipality in Canada. Hint

Leamington

Kingsville

Windsor

Southpoint

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Question 5 of 10

5. I am driving south from Sarnia along the St. Clair River and come to an Indian reserve. What is the name of the island the reserve is on? Hint

Walpole

Yellow Rock

Big Bear

Wantuck

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the island famous for its wine? Hint

Sugar

Pelee

Stony

Belle

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Question 7 of 10

7. What town, located ten minutes from Lake Erie, is known as the "Friendliest Town in Ontario"? Hint

Ridgetown

Watford

Blenheim

Arkona

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Question 8 of 10

8. What town is famous for being the end of the Underground Railroad? Hint

London

Niagara Falls

Kitchener

Dresden

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Question 9 of 10

9. Southwestern Ontario is known mainly for what? Hint

Agriculture

Beautiful Mountains

Extreme temperatures

International Art

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the town on the north tip of the Bruce peninsula. It's known for its underwater national park, and the last stop before you get on the ferry to Manitoulin Island. Hint

Wiarton

Tobermory

Lion's Head

Wasaga Beach

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Apr 10 2024 : PurpleComet: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the three main highways that stretch across southwestern Ontario?

Answer: Two, Three, 401

All three of these highways run parallel, east to west.

2. Name the city that lies equal distance between London and Windsor.

Answer: Chatham

It's 100 kilometers west to Windsor, and east to London.

3. What is the name of the bridge that crosses the Detroit River and connects Canada to the USA?

Answer: Ambassador Bridge

The Ambassador Bridge is a privately owned suspension bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario, in Canada. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel also connects these two cities. The bridge leads to major highways, and the tunnel leads to downtown Detroit.

4. Name the southernmost municipality in Canada.

Answer: Leamington

Leamington was crowned Canada's best place to live by "MoneySense" magazine in 2006.

5. I am driving south from Sarnia along the St. Clair River and come to an Indian reserve. What is the name of the island the reserve is on?

Answer: Walpole

It is unceded territory and is occupied by the Chippewa, Potawatomi, and Ottawa peoples.

6. What is the name of the island famous for its wine?

Answer: Pelee

Because of the island's southern location, the warmer climates make the atmosphere for making wine almost perfect. Enjoy a day trip, or stay as long as you wish, with camping during the warm summer months.

7. What town, located ten minutes from Lake Erie, is known as the "Friendliest Town in Ontario"?

Answer: Ridgetown

The tourist of the week program started in 1968 by town council. Tourists are "arrested" by locals, and given coupons and discounts for the area. One person who was arrested wrote about their experience in Reader's Digest, and dubbed Ridgetown the "Friendliest town in Ontario". The name has stuck ever since.

8. What town is famous for being the end of the Underground Railroad?

Answer: Dresden

Last stop on the railroad. Dresden Ontario, is about as far north as most people ventured. Be sure to check out the museum here.

9. Southwestern Ontario is known mainly for what?

Answer: Agriculture

Southwestern Ontario is a prosperous agricultural region whose main crops are tobacco, tomatoes, soybean, winter wheat and sweetcorn.

10. Name the town on the north tip of the Bruce peninsula. It's known for its underwater national park, and the last stop before you get on the ferry to Manitoulin Island.

Answer: Tobermory

Beautiful Tobermory, with its ice cold, crystal clear water, is a must-see on any road trip.

Source: Author Moneyace

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