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Quiz about If You Knew Toronto Like I Know Toronto

If You Knew Toronto Like I Know Toronto Quiz

If you knew Toronto like I know Toronto, you would love it too! What do you know about Canada's most populous city?

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

Author
boomersma

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,832

Updated
Feb 04 23

# Qns
10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Standing at 1,815 feet 5 inches, which tower once had the distinction of being the world's tallest free standing structure on land? Hint

CNN Tower

The Tower of Toronto

Space Needle

CN Tower

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which professional sports shrine includes the Stanley Cup, pictures of Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr and an exhibit with a replica of the Montreal Canadiens dressing room? Hint

The Baseball Hall of Fame

The Olympic Wall of Fame

That Canadian Game Thingy

The Hockey Hall of Fame

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the local MLB team that won back to back World Series in 1992 and 1993? Hint

Hamilton Thunderbirds

Montreal Expos

Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Maple Leafs

4. When it opened in 1929, this hotel was the tallest building in the British Commonwealth and is the property where Queen Elizabeth II stayed when she visited Toronto. What is the name of this regal hotel? Hint

HoJo's

The Fairmont Royal York

Motel Six

The Four Seasons

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which future Saturday Night Live comedian grew up in Scarborough and, when he was ten years old, starred in a commercial with Gilda Radner playing his mom? Groovy baby! Hint

Michael J. Fox

Russell Peters

John Candy

Mike Myers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which street, once called the "longest street in the world" at 1,896 kilometres (or 1,178 miles), in Toronto at the base of Lake Ontario and continues north up to the Ontario/Minnesota border?
Hint

Yonge Street

Spadina Avenue

Old Main Street

Bloor Avenue

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Question 7 of 10

7. This local band received loads of free publicity when, in 1991, they were taken off the bill for the New Year's Eve concert at City Hall because a politician felt their name objectified women. Who are they? Hint

Barenaked Ladies

Pussy Cat Dolls

Almost Naked Ladies

Dancing Harem Babes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Toronto embraces its diversity! Different celebrations, festivals and parades make summertime a great time in the city. What parade takes place at the end of June and follows ten days of celebration, acceptance and rainbow flags? Hint

Oh Happy Times Parade

Gay Pride Parade

Santa Claus Parade

St Patty's Day Parade

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Question 9 of 10

9. This trendy entertainment district, a refurbished historic site, is a collection of buildings that were once owned by Gooderham and Worts and included a successful whiskey distillery. Now it's a popular spot for tourists and locals alike and is filled with cool shops, art galleries and restaurants. What is this pedestrian only cobblestone village called? Hint

The Distillery District

The Eaton Centre

Queen's Park

Yorkville

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Question 10 of 10

10. Sitting just north of the city, this amusement park has over 200 rides, shows and attractions. At what park are you going to run into Fred Flintstone, Dora the Explorer and Sponge Bob on your way to the 20-acre water park? Hint

8 Flags (two extra flags for the exchange rate)

Disney Canada

Canada's Wonderland

Oh Canadiana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Standing at 1,815 feet 5 inches, which tower once had the distinction of being the world's tallest free standing structure on land?

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.

2. Which professional sports shrine includes the Stanley Cup, pictures of Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr and an exhibit with a replica of the Montreal Canadiens dressing room?

Answer: The Hockey Hall of Fame

The Hockey Hall of Fame is housed in a refurbished 1904 Bank of Montreal building. This interactive sports museum allows you to not only look, but encourages you to touch and play as well.

3. What is the name of the local MLB team that won back to back World Series in 1992 and 1993?

Answer: Toronto Blue Jays

In the 1992 World Series Joe Carter caught the ball for the last out of the last game to win the World Series. In the '93 series, with Toronto down by one run in game six, Joe Carter hit a home run in the ninth inning and the Blue Jays won their second straight series. Go Joe!

Answer: The Fairmont Royal York

The Royal York hotel has a roof top garden which supplies its restaurants with fresh herbs, veggies and flowers. In 2008 they added three bee hives, the Honey Moon Suite, the Royal Sweet and the V.I. Bee Suite, which produce over 700 pounds of honey a year!

5. Which future Saturday Night Live comedian grew up in Scarborough and, when he was ten years old, starred in a commercial with Gilda Radner playing his mom? Groovy baby!

Answer: Mike Myers

Before Mike Myers shot to fame on SNL, he started his comedy career on the stages of "Second City" in Toronto. Never forgetting his roots, he pays tribute to Toronto with a shout out, no matter how small or obscure, in all of his films.

6. Which street, once called the "longest street in the world" at 1,896 kilometres (or 1,178 miles), in Toronto at the base of Lake Ontario and continues north up to the Ontario/Minnesota border?

Answer: Yonge Street

Yonge Street is the site of Canada's first subway system. The Yonge Line opened in 1954 with 12 stations and has since grown to include four separate lines with 69 stations on over 69 kilometres of subway tracks.

Answer: Barenaked Ladies

BNL released their first full album, "Gordon", the following year. "Gordon" included songs like "If I Had a Million Dollars" and "Brian Wilson" and helped kick off the band's mainstream career.

Answer: Gay Pride Parade

Toronto's Pride Week is one of the largest in the world with over one million people attending the parade, a culmination of the festival. Often local politicians, including the mayor, chief of police and city councillors show their support, and acceptance, by marching in the parade.

Answer: The Distillery District

A popular spot for movie shoots in "Hollywood North", the Distillery District is the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture in North America. "Chicago" and "Cinderella" are just two of the numerous movies, television shows and music videos to take advantage of the authentic surroundings.

Answer: Canada's Wonderland

Canada's first major theme park opened the doors in 1981. Covering over 300 acres, Canada's Wonderland has grown over the years to consist of more than 200 different rides, games and attractions including 15 roller coasters!

Source: Author boomersma

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