My Tour of Toronto Trivia Quiz

Answer: For the first anchor store, T. Eaton Co. Limited

It is estimated that the Eaton Centre, both a shopping mall and office complex, hosts a million visitors a WEEK! Housing over 230 shops and restaurants, it is considered to be Toronto's largest mall. When the Eaton Chain went out of business in 1999, most of its assets were acquired by Sears Canada, however, during my visit in 2014, I found the Sears store to be closed and the construction underway for a new Nordstrom's anchor store.

Answer: Centre Island

Before leaving Toronto, it is possible to rent bikes to enjoy the many biking trails; during the summer canoes and kayaks are available for rental. Centreville Amusement Park is also located there, with over six hundred acres of parkland and thirty rides and attractions. If you are so inclined, there is even a clothing-optional beach!

Answer: Baseball

At the time of my visit in 2014, the Air Canada Centre was the home of the Toronto Raptors of the NBA, The Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL, and the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. At one time it was also home to the Toronto Phantoms of the Arena Football League.

The Centre has also hosted concerts, political conventions, and Ultimate Fighting Championship events. It is not equipped to host baseball games.

Answer: Black Creek Pioneer Village

A popular learning destination for school children, Black Creek Pioneer village depicts life in Ontario in the 19th century. It contains over forty period-decorated buildings, including a barn, grist mill, blacksmith's shop and general store. While we were there, my family also saw re-enactments and artisan displays!

Answer: Casa Loma

Constructed from 1911-14, Casa Loma was intended to be a private residence for Pellatt. Covering 64,700 square feet, it contains 98 rooms. Unfortunately, Sir Henry was only able to enjoy his home for a short time. Deeply in debt after the Depression and WWI, he left in 1923. Eventually the building was taken over by the Kiwanis Club of Toronto, who ran it as a tourist destination. During WWII Casa Loma was used as a research and construction facility for sonar devices that many of the locals didn't even know existed. My family enjoyed touring the lovely grounds and museum located there today.

Answer: Humphrey

Humphrey was one was three cubs born to Aurora, and the only one who survived. Weighing less than 700 g at birth, zoo staff held seven feeding and exercise sessions a day for baby Humphrey. By the time he was a month old, Humphrey started to crawl and roll over. A "Name The Cub" contest allowed people to choose one of six names that included James, Lorek, Searik, Orson, and Stirling. With an official name of Humphrey Piujuq (an Inuit name meaning good and nice) the bear lives with his parents and aunt at the Toronto Zoo.

Answer: hockey

The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto has fifteen exhibit areas that cover over 60,000 square feet. We especially enjoyed our visit to the Esso Great Hall, which contains information and artifacts relating to every honored member of the Hall of Fame. Of course, we also saw the Stanley Cup - and it was the real one - not the replica that is put out when the real one is included in a traveling display.

It was too bad that our trip didn't correspond with the induction ceremony. Since 1993, it has been held within the Hall of Fame building.

Answer: Yes

While there are plenty of places to sample alcoholic spirits in the Distillery District, it is by no means the only activity available there. Not only is it an historic area with more than 40 heritage buildings, but it is also filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Answer: High Park

This history of the park dates back to 1836, when John George Howard purchased 160 acres of land for the purpose of beginning a sheep farm. In 1873 Howard and his wife decided to offer the land to the city of Toronto with the following conditions: no alcohol would ever be served in the park, they would be able to continue to live in their home there, and the park would be "for the free use, benefit and enjoyment of the Citizens of Toronto for ever and to be called and designated at all times thereafter High Park". Today the park contains many attractions such as the High Park Trackless Train that circles the entire park, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, playgrounds, gardens, a zoo, and a museum.

Answer: Canadian National

In 1976, when the CN Tower was completed, it was the largest free-standing structure in the world, as well as the tallest tower. Today, in 2014, it is considered to be the tallest free-standing structure. Originally the "CN" stood for Canadian National, the railway company that built the tower.

When the company transferred ownership of the tower in 1995, the "CN" was understood to mean Canada's National or Canadian National. Along with several broadcasting facilities, which was the original purpose of the Tower, it also contains a restaurant and observation areas.