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Quiz about National Parks of Canada
Quiz about National Parks of Canada

National Parks of Canada Trivia Quiz


This quiz tests your knowledge of Canadian National Parks. I will give you clues, and you must select or fill in the correct name.

A multiple-choice quiz by abcxyz123. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
abcxyz123
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
308,647
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
707
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Handyboy (10/10), Guest 24 (6/10), Guest 99 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This park was the first established park in Canada and second in North America, after the Yellowstone National Park. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This national park in Manitoba is famous for its polar bears. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Kootenay National Park is located in Ontario.


Question 4 of 10
4. In which national park is the tallest mountain in Canada, Mount Logan, located? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the most southerly national park in Canada? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the Northern-most national park in Canada? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the Eastern-most national park in Canada? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which park is known for its long scenic highway named Cabot Trail? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many national parks were established before 1900? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which branch of the Canadian Government governs the National Parks? Hint



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1. This park was the first established park in Canada and second in North America, after the Yellowstone National Park.

Answer: Banff

Banff is the first established park in Canada and back then, it was established to protect the hot springs. Now, it is a popular tourist spot known for its beautiful landscape.
Jasper and Glacier are very close to Banff, while Wood Buffalo is located in northern Alberta.
2. This national park in Manitoba is famous for its polar bears.

Answer: Wapusk

Wapusk is located in Northern Manitoba near Churchill. Its name comes from the Cree word for "polar bears". This 11500 sq.km park includes one of the world's largest polar bear breeding grounds. Visitors often visit this park to observe one of the world's endangered animals, the polar bear.
3. Kootenay National Park is located in Ontario.

Answer: False

Kootenay is located in British Columbia, and it is a part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains Parks UNESCO Heritage site. It is known for its great variety of flora and fauna. The park is named after the Kootney River, which is one of the major rivers that pass through this park.
4. In which national park is the tallest mountain in Canada, Mount Logan, located?

Answer: Kluane

Kluane National Park and Reserve contains Mount Logan of the Saint Elias Mountains. Glaciers and mountains dominate the landscape of the park. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park, more than 22000 sq km large, is one of the largest national parks in Canada.
5. What is the most southerly national park in Canada?

Answer: Point Pelee

Point Pelee is the southern-most point in Canada at 41 degree North and one of the smallest. It is a place for bird-watchers.
If you are wondering where is Gwaii Haanas, it is located on the Queen Charlotte Islands in BC.
6. What is the Northern-most national park in Canada?

Answer: Quttinirpaaq

Quttinirpaaq means "the top of the world" in Inuktitut and it is located on the Ellesmere Island of Nunavut. Quttinirpaaq is the second northern-most park in the world after the Northeast Greenland National Park. It is also the second largest park in Canada with an area of 37775 sq km. Due to the extreme climate of this arctic region, few vegetation survives, however, Arctic Hares, Pearl Caribous and Muskoxen still live in the park.
7. What is the Eastern-most national park in Canada?

Answer: Terra Nova

Terra Nova National Park is located on the Newfoundland island at 53 degrees West. Gros Morne is the only other park on that island. This park is created in 1957 to preserve the Boreal Forest which dominates the region.
8. Which park is known for its long scenic highway named Cabot Trail?

Answer: Cape Breton Highlands

The Cape Breton Highlands National Park is located on the Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. The park is known for its Atlantic seashore, its large hills, and the 298 km long scenic highway named the Cabot Trail.
Jasper National Park is known for its Icefield Parkway.
9. How many national parks were established before 1900?

Answer: 4

The four parks established before 1900 are Banff(1885), Glacier(1886), Yoho(1886) and Waterton(1895). These four parks are all parts of the Canadian Rocky Mountains Parks.
10. Which branch of the Canadian Government governs the National Parks?

Answer: Parks Canada

Parks Canada is the official government agency that is in charge of protecting and presenting Canadian natural and cultural heritage through the national parks. It was established in 1911 and it was the world's first national park service. The Canadian National Parks Act was enacted in 1930 to regulate the activities of the agency.
Source: Author abcxyz123

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