Hidden Canadian Cities | 10 Question Geography Multiple Choice Quiz

Answer: Toronto

Richard hesitantly carried the tranquilized alligaTOR ONTO the safari truck at the local zoo.

Toronto is the largest city by population in Canada and is the capital city of the province of Ontario. With a variety of destination hot spots including the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Zoo, and Ontario Place, it is one of Canada's prime tourist and business centers. It holds various professional sports teams including the Raptors basketball team, Maple Leafs hockey organization, and the Blue Jays baseball team.

Answer: Windsor

As the day began to unWIND, SORrow began to set in due to an automobile recession.

There are two locations in Canada that go by the name of Windsor. One of these is located in Southwestern Ontario while the other is in the province of Nova Scotia. Windsor, Ontario is an automobile manufacturing center located across the United States border from the city of Detroit. Historically, the big three car manufacturing companies of Chrysler, Ford, and GM were stationed here until economic difficulties forced the closures of some of the plants in the 2000s.

Windsor, Nova Scotia on the other hand is a much smaller scale place. It is classified as a town and not a city. The origins or Windsor, Nova Scotia are older than that of Windsor, Ontario. Founded in 1685 (Windsor, Ontario was founded in 1749) and first settled by the Acadians, it was first used for agricultural purposes. During both Queen's Anne War and the French and Indian War it was set up as a fortification by British forces. By 1878, it was incorporated as a town and was a noted major shipping point on the Bay of Fundy (both by rail and ship). Today, Windsor claims to be the "birthplace of hockey" and holds the "oldest" agricultural fair in North America. It has relied on both the agricultural and mining industries as it main source of economy over the years.

Answer: Kingston

Although not requested by the KING, STONe fortifications were set up here to prepare for battle.

Kingston, Ontario was established as a community in 1673 but was originally named Fort Cataraqui and then Fort Frontenac. Initially, the intent of the fort built was a method for the French to control the fur trade in the area. During the Seven Years War, some of the fort was destroyed by the French. The French never deemed the fort to be important and it was never rebuilt. Today, remnants of the stone fort can be seen. Kingston was once a capital city, being named the first capital of the Province of Canada in 1841. Kingston has been used to house various penitentiaries and has the largest concentration of federal penitentiaries in Canada. In 1990, the Kingston Penitentiary was declared a National Historic Site in Canada after operating for well over 100 years. It was officially closed in 2013.

Answer: Calgary

After placing the final model car deCAL, GARY decided to attend this city's annual Stampede.

Calgary, Alberta is home to one of Canada's most famous rodeo festivals, the Calgary Stampede. Held during the month of July, it is attended by over a million tourists each year and is a ten day event that has included a parade, agricultural competitions, a derby, and a market. The Stampede has traditionally included a pancake breakfast dating back to the 1920s and is attended to by hundreds of volunteer workers.

Answer: Thunder Bay

No, that was definitely not amaranTH UNDER BAYley's suitcase, it was a bag of grain she got from the famous elevators in this small city.

The city of Thunder Bay, Ontario is a port city located on the western shore of Lake Superior. In 1970, the two communities of Fort William and Port Arthur were amalgamated to form the city of Thunder Bay. At one time, Thunder Bay had one of the busiest ports in Canada as it was a major access point to ship grains across the Great Lakes. In 1960, the Trans-Canada Highway was completed through to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and the need for shipping across Lake Superior has declined due to the trucking industry. For many years, a key industry in the city included the shipping of grain products across Canada resulting in many grain elevators being built near the harbour.
Other large industries in the city have included forestry and forest products as well as transportation services such as the manufacturing of mass transit vehicles, one major company being Bombardier Transportation. Thunder Bay has the highest concentration of Finnish origin per capita in Canada and has the second largest Finnish population (only Toronto has more) in Canada. Major tourist attractions include Fort William Historical Park and The Heart of the Harbour (a marina district that allows for a panoramic view of Sleeping Giant, a unique geographical formation).

Answer: Montreal

While at the PiedMONT REALity began to set in that we were no longer in the United States but instead had traveled to this city.

Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec and ranks second in size in Canada. It was initially named "Ville Marie" and was a small fortress in 1611 established by Samuel de Champlain. Its current name is believed to be named after "Mount Royal" a small volcanic hill in the area near Montreal. It is one of the most bilingual cities in Canada with some statistics showing that nearly 60% of the population claim to speak both English and French. Montreal is host to many festivals and events including the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Just for Laughs Festival, and Canadian Grand Prix. It is also home to a variety of important international headquarters including the International Doping Agency and the Canadian Space Agency.

Answer: London

While we watched our brother prepare for the triathLON, DONations were made at the Canada Games Aquatic Center to support the summer games program for years to come.

London, Ontario was founded as a village in 1826 by John Graves Simcoe and was later established as a city in 1855. Early in its history, the city suffered from tragedy both with an outbreak of cholera in 1832 and then a fire destroyed much of the community in 1845. After a period of growth and rebuilding, London began to thrive again. Structures such as the Labatt and Carling Brewing Companies were established, the Provincial Agricultural Fair of Western Canada started to be held, and the London Armory were all built by 1905. During the two World Wars, London became an administrative military center for the Western region. By the 1960s, the city of London began to annex many surrounding communities doubling itself in size and by 1993, began to annex more areas making it one of the largest cities in the province. In 2001, London (along with four community partners) hosted the Canada Summer Games and built both the TD Waterhouse Stadium and Canada Games Aquatic Centre that hosted swimming and track and field events demonstrating its importance as a city at a national level.

Answer: Kelowna

Most people who snorKEL OWN A bathing suit to swim in Lake Okanagan.

Kelowna, British Columbia is small city whose name translates to "grizzly bear" in the Okanagan language. Like other cities in British Columbia such as Vernon and Penticton, it is situated on Lake Okanagan. During the winter months, Kelowna is a popular destination for both Nordic and Alpine skiers while in the summer months, tourists can enjoy hiking and biking. The Okanagan Valley in the surrounding area is famous for its wine production and is the location of fruit and juice manufacturer Sun-Rype.

Answer: Regina

After leaving some dREG IN A local coffee shop, we visited the site where a courthouse once existed in a city where Louis Riel was found guilty.

Dreg = residue of coffee or wine.

In 1882, a settlement was established at Wascana Lake, Saskatchewan. Initially, this settlement was named "Pile of Bones" due to the surrounding flat and fertile lands. It was determined that a new name should be established with a more elegant or "regal" name. The name "Regina" is a Latin word meaning "queen" and in late 1882, the name "Regina" was taken as the name for the city in honor of the reigning monarch Queen Victoria. The city itself has had many historical events take place including the trial and hanging of Canadian politician Louis Riel in 1885, the Regina Cyclone of 1912, and the Regina Riot of 1935.

Answer: Brandon

After eating our favorite cereal BRAND, ON we went and visited a community just west of the province's capital.

Brandon, Manitoba is situated just over 200 kilometers to the west of the Manitoban capital of Winnipeg. It was established during the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in the 1880s and has roots to the Assiniboine River fur trade. Historically, Brandon has traditionally been an agricultural community, but has developed into a major educational center. With Brandon University, Assiniboine Community College, and the Manitoba Emergency Services College established there, it has become a major training center and location for higher education in the province of Manitoba.