Mixed Canada Trivia

1. People tell stories of Ogopogo who lurks in the depths of Lake Okanagan. He's shy, but people have seen him. What is Ogopogo supposed to be?

From Quiz Canadian Myths, Old Stories and Mere Rumours

Answer: A lake monster

Okanagan is a 135 km long glacial fjord lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. It is said to be the home of a lake monster, Ogopogo, much like of Nessie of Loch Ness. The first recorded sighting of the serpentine creature was in 1872, but for centuries native peoples of the region knew it as a benevolent spirit of the lake. In 1999, an Okanagan tourist board offered a reward of $1,000,000 to anyone with undisputable evidence of Ogopogo. Greenpeace stepped in, naming the monster an endangered species. In 1995 it came to light that the nearby city of Vernon had a copyright on the name 'Ogopogo'. This angered the First Nations peoples living in the area. "We equated it to someone taking ownership over the Bible and suddenly copyrighting the name Moses," said one chief. In 2021, Vernon ceded all rights to the Syilx Nation. There are lake monsters all over Canada. For example; Manipogo lives in Lake Manitoba, Cressie lives in Crescent Lake in northern Newfoundland and Angeoa attacks kayaks in Dubawnt Lake in Nunavut.

From Quiz Only in Canada

Answer: Fish

Quebec is the place to go to find the copper redhorse. It lives only in the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries in that province. It is a large fish that lives in the marshy edges of islands and spawns in the Richelieu River. Threats to this species include water pollution, habitat loss, and dams.

From Quiz Whose News Clues

Answer: Poutine

The poutine as a food was completely unknown prior to the mid-20th century. Although there are many varieties now in fast food joints and popular restaurants, the first poutine was simply a combination of french fries and cheese curds smothered in gravy. There are varying tales on who invented the first poutine. Fernand Lachance of Warwick, Quebec claimed that a customer wanted fries with cheese curds. He added the gravy and the rest is history. A second account suggests that Jean-Paul Roy, a drive-in restaurant owner from Drummondville, Quebec had been selling fries with a special sauce called "patate-sauce" since 1958. Noticing customers were adding cheese curds, he began offering this as an entire dish. The term "poutine" is believed to have been originated from the English word "pudding" which is used to describe a mixture or mess.

From Quiz The Ten Provinces

Answer: 4

British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province. This province borders Alaska, Washington, Montana, and Idaho. British Columbia also borders one Canadian province (Alberta), and two Canadian territories (Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories). British Columbia is dominated by the Rocky Mountains, and a number of other mountain ranges, making it Canada's most mountainous province.

From Quiz Fire in the Frozen North

Answer: It was empty

In the Narrows, a strait near downtown Halifax, SS Mont-Blanc, a French cargo ship carrying explosives, collided with the Norwegian vessel SS Imo which was empty. The speed of collision was around one knot. The damage caused by the impact itself was not severe, but barrels of benzene were broken spilling solvent onto the deck of the Mont Blanc, which when ignited from sparks caused by the Imo reversing its engines, caused the largest man-made explosion to date, flattening everything within an 800 metre radius, and over 2000 people. Question compiled by Phoenix Rising team member 1nn1 who, somewhat ironically considering the nature of the question above, was christened Flash by his team mates.

From Quiz Canada the Beautiful

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.

From Quiz Invaders From the North

Answer: Inuit

The Inuit are a group of people who live in the Arctic and subarctic areas of Canada, as well as in Greenland with a smaller population in Alaska. Igloos are snowhouses associated with certain groups of Inuit, though the word 'iglu' in Inuit can mean any house or dwelling; in some dialects 'igluvijaq' specifically means a house made of snow. Nowadays, Inuit generally live in regular houses and buildings, though temporary igloos and icehouses may still be constructed for hunting and fishing expeditions; this practice has become increasingly rare, though. An igloo can also be constructed as a survival shelter should you find yourself lost in an Arctic region.

From Quiz The Great White North

Answer: Montreal

Habitants is a term for the original settlers in French Canada. The Canadiens became affectionately known as the Habs.

From Quiz Canadian, eh?

Answer: Kokanee

The name Kokanee comes from the Kokanee Glacier located in the Kootenays area of British Columbia, Canada. The Kokanee fish is a freshwater fish, similar to sockeye salmon. There is also Kokanee Lake and a provincial park.

From Quiz C Is for Canada, Eh?

Answer: Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens were one of the original six teams in the National Hockey League and have an illustrious history and the support of passionate fans. At one point, the star of the Canadiens or Habitants, as they are also called, was suspended for breaking his stick over the body of one of the opposing team. The city of Montreal went mad and riot police had to be called out to quell the disturbance this suspension entailed. They have won numerous Stanley Cups.

From Quiz The Calgary Stampede!

Answer: 1919

The Victory Stampede of 1919 was the second such event held in Calgary. It was so named after the Allied triumph in World War I. StetsonHat

From Quiz A Little Canadiana

Answer: Double double

Just step up and order a 'double double' and you automatically get two cream and two sugar. Remarkably just across the border in New York state, you must specify two of each.

From Quiz Beautiful Banff, Alberta

Answer: 26 km. sq.

The Prime Minister at the time, Sir John A. MacDonald, put aside a 26 square kilometre (10 sq. mi.) reserve around the hot springs at Cave and Basin as a public park. It was known as the Banff Hot Springs Reserve at the time. Question provided by: Trufflesss

From Quiz All Things Canadian, Eh?

Answer: Tim Hortons

A fast food icon in Canadian culture, Tim Hortons is Canada's top grossing coffee and fast food franchise. It is not uncommon to see a Tim Hortons restaurant paired up with Wendy's as a co-franchise in the same building.

From Quiz Canada Eh? Part 2

Answer: Ottawa, Ontario

Barbara Ann Scott in the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland won the first gold medal in skating for Canada.

From Quiz Canada Eh? Part 1

Answer: Annual chicken chariot race

Saskatchewan was the ninth province to join Confederation on Sept 1st, 1905. Saskatchewan produces 45% of Canada's grain. Saskatchewan is a Cree word Kisiskâciwani-Sîpiy meaning Swift Flowing River. It is also interesting to note that following the battle of Little Big Horn also known as Custer's Last Stand, Canada provided sanctuary to Sitting Bull and 5000 Sioux who fled the United States. The Northwest Mounted Police (later named the Royal Canadian Mounted Police) provided shelter, protection and friendship. The capital of Saskatchewan is Regina, Latin for queen in honor of Queen Victoria of Britain.

From Quiz I'm Not Canadian, Eh?

Answer: Ice Hockey

It is true that Canadians play lots of hockey, but of course it's not all we do. As of 2010, Canada is, however, ranked as the world's top ice hockey country by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Canada also has the most registered hockey players in the world, with 1.5% of the Canadian population. Just under 500,000 Canadians play organized hockey.

From Quiz If You Knew Toronto Like I Know Toronto

Answer: CN Tower

Join the annual stair climb for charity! You can pay for the honour of climbing the 1776 steps (approximately 144+ stories). Or you can take the easy way up and just spend 67 seconds in the glass elevator to get to the top! It was the tallest free standing structure until September 2007 when it was surpassed by the Burj Dubaia in the United Arab Emirates.

From Quiz Kitchener, Ontario, Canada - Rocks!

Answer: Town of Berlin

From 1854 until 1912, the area was known as the Town of Berlin. In 1912, the name changed to the City of Berlin for four years. It became Kitchener in late 1916. The name Kitchener was picked to honor a war veteran named Horatio Herbert Kitchener.

From Quiz Canadian Tidbits # 4

Answer: 1957

Sputnik 1 was launched from the Soviet Union on October 4th in 1957, becoming the first man made object to orbit the earth. The satellite stayed up for three months before re-entering the Earth's atmosphere and burning up on January 5th, 1958. The Grey Cup is the holy grail of Canadian football, it is a trophy donated by a former governor general of Canada, Albert Grey. In 1957 the Hamilton Tiger Cats soundly defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 32-7 in the season final earning them title of Grey Cup champions of 1957. Loreena McKennitt was born in the Canadian province of Manitoba in February 1957. She moved to Ontario and is a singer and composer. If I had to categorize her music, Celtic would somewhat fit. She has won several Juno awards, and is a member of the Order of Canada. Some of her albums which I have are 'The Mask and the Mirror' The Visit' and 'An Ancient Muse'. If you have never heard her you are missing a lot! Obviously the Sputnik satellite, the Grey Cup, and possibly Loreena McKennitt were even more news worthy than me, as I can't find a newspaper reference to my birth at all! I get no respect.

From Quiz Saskatchewan Somethings

Answer: The Snowbirds

The Snowbirds are officially known as The Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron. The show team flies CT-114 Tutors. They have flown for over one hundred million spectators across North America. The name "Snowbirds" was officially adopted in 1971 resulting from an elementary school contest and the Anne Murray song "Snowbird" being popular at the time.

From Quiz A Little Taste of Canada

Answer: Montreal Protocol

The Montreal Protocol was first signed in 1987, and it was amended in 1990 and 1992. The treaty stated that chlorofluorocarbons, carbon tetrachloride, and halons, which are all chemical compounds hazardous to the ozone layer, had to be phased out by the year 2000. The treaty further stated that methyl chloroform, another chemical compound hazardous to the ozone layer, was to be phased out by 2005. Kofi Annan, who served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1, 1997 to January 1, 2007, has been quoted as saying about the Montreal Protocol that it is "Perhaps the single most successful international agreement to date." The Ottawa Treaty of 1997 is also known as the Mine Ban Treaty. This treaty bans the use, stockpiling, and production of anti-personal mines. As well as stopping development and production of anti-personnel mines, countries which sign the treaty must destroy all of their anti-personal mines within four years, except for a few to be used in training for mine clearing and mine detection. In addition, signing countries must have cleared all mined areas with ten years. In 1997, only 122 countries had signed the treaty. By August of 2007, the treaty had been signed by 157 countries. The Geneva Convention, adopted for the first time in 1864, is a treaty about the treatment of prisoners of war. The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, brought an end to the War of 1812.

From Quiz Canada's Wonders

Answer: Wood Buffalo National Park

In the early 1800's there was a estimated 40 million bison in the wild. Since they were over hunted, by all hunter's of that time period, their numbers were dramatically reduced. At the turn of the century (1900) their numbers were estimated to be as low as 1000. Wood Buffalo National Park spans from the tip of Alberta into the North West Territories, covering 44 807 square kilometers. A natural reserve for the bison to repopulate their species, giving this park the highest population of wild bison. The whooping crane, an endangered species, also uses the protection of this park. Wood Buffalo National Park provides them with a natural nesting site and is the largest nesting site in the world for the whooping crane. Wood Buffalo National Park is a natural wonder, a definite asset to the entire planet.

From Quiz Canadiana

Answer: cosh

Her lover was his co-worker at the newspaper where they were both theatre and movie critics. Davies studies drama in London.

From Quiz Canadian Tidbits # 2

Answer: Bricklin

Malcolm Bricklin, an American, decided that this new car would be the car of the future (It sort of looked like a DeLoren with its gull type wing doors, remember the movie "Back to the Future"?). He managed to get New Brunswick government support, but the cars were pricy for their day, about $10,000 in 1975. With less than 3000 built in 1976, the company went bankrupt, owing the government $23 million. I remember seeing a couple of them on the highway; they were designed in 'safety' colours. The ones I saw were red, yellow, and a horrible almost neon green. Several Bricklin clubs flourish in the USA today, with about 1,500 known vehicles still on the road. I found one for sale online for $20,000, I don't know if that is an average, high or low price. And Mr. Bricklin? He is still trying to get cars built, and this time a hybrid from China that will go into production in 2009...

From Quiz Canadian Tidbits #1

Answer: 10 provinces and 3 territories

The 10 provinces are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The territories are the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. Nunavut is the least populated and the largest of the provinces and territories of Canada. It is also the newest, being established on April 1, 1999.

From Quiz Newfoundland Heritage

Answer: Pitcher Plant

The Pitcher Plant became the provincial flower in 1954. This flower can be seen in bogs and marshland throughout the province.

From Quiz Canadian Beer Geography

Answer: Montreal, Quebec

Molson's late 1990s TV ads "IAM Canadian" sparked national patriotism in Canada and helped increase Molson beer sales.

From Quiz Could You Pass For Canadian?

Answer: Pay his taxes

The T-4 is the statement of income earned; every employee gets one. They must be mailed out by the end of February, and taxes are due at the end of April.

From Quiz Canadian, eh?

Answer: Sir Wilfrid Laurier

He was a Liberal and beat Tupper in 1896. Laurier was Canada's Prime Minister from 1896 - 1911.

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