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Quiz about  Canadian Businesses
Quiz about  Canadian Businesses

Canadian Businesses Trivia Quiz


How well do you know these Canadian businesses?

A multiple-choice quiz by akajw. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
akajw
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
348,324
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
552
Last 3 plays: Guest 206 (4/10), Guest 173 (8/10), Guest 166 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Laura Secord started out as a hand-made chocolate shop in Toronto in 1913 and now sells chocolates and ice cream in over 120 locations in Canada. Who/what was the store named after? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following fast-food chains operates solely in Canada?
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This company started in 1893 in Windsor, Ontario and is now the largest Canadian manufacturer of this product. What is the product? (Think: Windsor) Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which home improvement/hardware store often states in their advertising that they are 100% Canadian owned and operated? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which company is the largest independent manufacturer of ice cream in Canada? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This Canadian entrepreneur used to be a RCMP officer before founding Boston Pizza. In 2006, he appeared for the first time on CBC's "Dragon's Den" where young entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in hopes of getting financial backing from one of the Dragons. Which Dragon is he? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Canadian Tire money was introduced in 1958 as cash bonus coupons. They are currently available in the following denominations: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1 & $2. What is the name given to the person on the bills? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Birks was started in 1879 as a small jewellery store in Montreal and now has stores in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Who was the founder? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Moosehead brewery, founded in 1867, is Canada's oldest independent brewer. In 1928, it moved its headquarters to which city? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. M & M Meat Shops Ltd. started in 1980 and now has over 450 locations across Canada. Which of the following is true about M & M Meat Shops? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Laura Secord started out as a hand-made chocolate shop in Toronto in 1913 and now sells chocolates and ice cream in over 120 locations in Canada. Who/what was the store named after?

Answer: A Canadian heroine

Frank P. O'Connor named the store after Laura Secord, a Canadian heroine. During the war of 1812, Laura Secord overheard plans about a surprise attack on the British by the Americans and walked 32 kilometers in over 18 hours to warn the British of the impending attack.

A peace treaty was reached between Canada and the U.S. the following year. There is a statue commemorating her at Valiants Memorial in Ottawa.
2. Which of the following fast-food chains operates solely in Canada?

Answer: Harvey's

Harvey's is a fast food restaurant that was founded in 1959 and is Canadian owned and operated. It has locations in southern Ontario and Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Maritime Provinces; whereas Wendy's, McDonald's and Dairy Queen all have international locations.
3. This company started in 1893 in Windsor, Ontario and is now the largest Canadian manufacturer of this product. What is the product? (Think: Windsor)

Answer: Salt

The Windsor Salt Company - now known as the Canadian Salt Company - sells salt products under the brand names Windsor and Safe-T-Salt.
4. Which home improvement/hardware store often states in their advertising that they are 100% Canadian owned and operated?

Answer: Home Hardware

Home Hardware was founded in 1964 and now has over 1000 stores across Canada which include Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture. Mr. Walter Hachborn (a co-founder of the company) was awarded the Canadian Hardware Retailer of the Century in 1999, and received the Order of Canada in 2000.
5. Which company is the largest independent manufacturer of ice cream in Canada?

Answer: Chapman's

Penny and David Chapman started Chapman's Ice Cream in 1973 in Markdale, Ontario. They now manufacture a variety of products including an ice cream flavour called "Canadian Vanilla, eh!"
6. This Canadian entrepreneur used to be a RCMP officer before founding Boston Pizza. In 2006, he appeared for the first time on CBC's "Dragon's Den" where young entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in hopes of getting financial backing from one of the Dragons. Which Dragon is he?

Answer: Jim Treliving

Jim Treliving shares the title of Owner and Chairman of Boston Pizza International with his partner George Melville. Over the years, Boston Pizza has grown to approximately 350 restaurants across Canada.
7. Canadian Tire money was introduced in 1958 as cash bonus coupons. They are currently available in the following denominations: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1 & $2. What is the name given to the person on the bills?

Answer: Sandy McTire

Alfred J. Billes and William J. Billes were co-founders of Canadian Tire which was started in 1922. The bills are produced by British American Bank Note company and Canadian Bank Note company, whereas the coin is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The gentleman on the bills with a waxed mustache is Sandy McTire.

He is not based on any one individual but believed to represent blue collar Canadians in general.
8. Birks was started in 1879 as a small jewellery store in Montreal and now has stores in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Who was the founder?

Answer: Henry Birks

Henry Birks was the founder and when he became partners with his sons (William, John and Gerald) in 1893, it became known as Henry Birks and Sons.
9. Moosehead brewery, founded in 1867, is Canada's oldest independent brewer. In 1928, it moved its headquarters to which city?

Answer: St. John, New Brunswick

Moosehead Breweries was started by Susannah Oland, remains in the family today and (as at 2012) is still located in St. John, New Brunswick. Moosehead Beer is sold in Canada, the United States and 15 other countries.
10. M & M Meat Shops Ltd. started in 1980 and now has over 450 locations across Canada. Which of the following is true about M & M Meat Shops?

Answer: They offer one aisle shopping.

M & M Meat Shops offers one aisle shopping as most of their products are in freezers with glass doors for easy viewing. They have over 375 different products, many of them flash frozen to preserve nutrition and flavour.
Source: Author akajw

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