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Quiz about Ontario Geographical Landmarks

Ontario Geographical Landmarks Quiz

This quiz will attempt to outline some geographical landmarks and facts that are specific to the province of Ontario.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,963

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
773

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Question 1 of 10

1. Located in southern and central Ontario, the Bruce Trail extends from Queenston to Tobermory and passes through many urban and rural areas. What is the approximate length of the trail? Hint

800 km

1000 km

600 km

1200 km

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Question 2 of 10

2. This landmass situated in Lake Huron has the distinction of being the largest island within a freshwater lake in the world. Which island does this refer to? Hint

Sable Island

Manitoulin Island

Georgian Island

Drummond Island

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Question 3 of 10

3. Situated in the southwestern part of the province, this national park contains the southernmost point of mainland Canada. Which park is this? Hint

Bruce Peninsula

St. Lawrence Islands

Darlington

Point Pelee

4. Niagara Falls straddle the Canadian border of Ontario and the US state of New York. Horseshoe Falls, being the larger part of the falls, has a vertical drop of approximately how many feet? Hint

123

273

223

173

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Thousand Islands is a group of 1793 islands in the St. Lawrence River, flowing out from Lake Ontario. Which is the largest island in the group? Hint

Carleton Island

Wolfe Island

Wellesley Island

Canadian Hill Island

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Question 6 of 10

6. This hydraulic lift lock, located in central Ontario along the Trent Canal, is considered to be the highest of its kind in the world. In which city is this boat lift located? Hint

Lindsay

Peterborough

Smiths Falls

Kirkfield

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Question 7 of 10

7. Extending from Ottawa to Kingston, this is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America. What is the name of the canal? Hint

Rideau Canal

Trent Canal

Welland Canal

Murray Canal

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Big Nickel is a model of the Canadian nickel (1951), situated on Dynamic Earth. Where is the location of this landmark? Hint

Wawa

North Bay

Sudbury

Kirkland Lake

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Question 9 of 10

9. The erosion of this escarpment located within the City of Toronto was responsible for the creation of the Toronto Islands. What landmark does this refer to? Hint

Bruce Point

Dufferin Hill

Scarborough Bluffs

Niagara Escarpment

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Question 10 of 10

10. Algonquin Provincial Park, located in Ontario, qualifies as "the oldest provincial park in Canada". When was the park first established? Hint

1913

1953

1933

1893

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Located in southern and central Ontario, the Bruce Trail extends from Queenston to Tobermory and passes through many urban and rural areas. What is the approximate length of the trail?

Answer: 800 km

The Bruce Trail goes along the Niagara Escarpment; it is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The name of the trail is linked to the Bruce Peninsula and Bruce County which the trail runs through. There is a wide range of plant and wildlife along the trail. The trail runs though some of the most populated areas of Ontario, with an estimated seven million living within a 100 kilometers.

2. This landmass situated in Lake Huron has the distinction of being the largest island within a freshwater lake in the world. Which island does this refer to?

Answer: Manitoulin Island

The island is a popular tourist attraction due to the popularity of hiking and boating. During the summer months, the population increases by as much as twenty-five percent. Manitoulin is also considered home to the Ojibwe Indians, who deem the islands as their sacred place.

3. Situated in the southwestern part of the province, this national park contains the southernmost point of mainland Canada. Which park is this?

Answer: Point Pelee

Point Pelee was given national park status in 1918. It was a favorite spot of birdwatchers and hunters. The park was named by the French for its eastern side, which was rocky and without trees (i.e., the French name for "bare point"). A popular tourist attraction, Point Pelee is frequented in the spring at the height of bird season.

4. Niagara Falls straddle the Canadian border of Ontario and the US state of New York. Horseshoe Falls, being the larger part of the falls, has a vertical drop of approximately how many feet?

Answer: 173

The American Falls are about half as tall and half as wide as Horseshoe Falls. Horseshoe Falls are sometimes called Canadian Falls.

5. The Thousand Islands is a group of 1793 islands in the St. Lawrence River, flowing out from Lake Ontario. Which is the largest island in the group?

Answer: Wolfe Island

The islands stretch for about 80km downstream from Kingston, Ontario encompassing both the Canadian and American sides of the St. Lawrence. The size of the islands range from 100 square kilometers to some as small as a few rocks supporting a tree and a few shrubs. The area is very popular among vacationers, boaters and campers.

6. This hydraulic lift lock, located in central Ontario along the Trent Canal, is considered to be the highest of its kind in the world. In which city is this boat lift located?

Answer: Peterborough

The lift locks were constructed in 1904 by Corry and Laverdure of Peterborough. Dominion Bridge of Montreal finished the metal work.

7. Extending from Ottawa to Kingston, this is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America. What is the name of the canal?

Answer: Rideau Canal

The canal system utilizes primary rivers (including the Rideau and the Cataraqui), in addition to certain lakes. The waterway extends for 202 kilometers and contains 45 locks. The locks on the system are available for navigation between mid-May to mid-October.

8. The Big Nickel is a model of the Canadian nickel (1951), situated on Dynamic Earth. Where is the location of this landmark?

Answer: Sudbury

Ted Szilva, a Sudbury fireman, brainstormed The Big Nickel in 1963. He thought that it symbolized the Canadian Centennial.

Source: Wikipedia

9. The erosion of this escarpment located within the City of Toronto was responsible for the creation of the Toronto Islands. What landmark does this refer to?

Answer: Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Bluffs provide the landscape along Lake Ontario, just east of downtown. The escarpment was formed after the last ice age. With the passage of time, the eroded alluvial deposits from the Bluffs settled into the lake and eventually drifted westward to create the islands.

10. Algonquin Provincial Park, located in Ontario, qualifies as "the oldest provincial park in Canada". When was the park first established?

Answer: 1893

Algonquin Provincial Park has an area of 7,653.45 km sq.

According to Wikipedia: "The park is considered part of the 'border' between northern Ontario and southern Ontario. The park is in an area of transition between northern coniferous forest and southern deciduous forest. This unique mixture of forest types, and the wide variety of environments in the park, allows the park to support an uncommon diversity of plant and animal species".

Source: Author lout62001

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