Canadian Businesses Trivia Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.