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Quiz about Peace River District of British Columbia

Peace River District of British Columbia Quiz

This quiz is all about the North Peace River District of British Columbia, Canada. If you like this quiz please drop me a line, AngelWillow4.

A multiple-choice quiz by AngelWillow4. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
AngelWillow4

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,703

Updated
Sep 18 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
504

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The main highway to go north to Alaska and into the Yukon and Northwest Territories is the Alaska Highway. When was the Alaska Highway built? Hint

1945

1942

1988

1919

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Question 2 of 10

2. When you go to the Peace River District, you need to visit Hudson's Hope. Hudson's Hope is the home of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. The dam was named after William Andrew Cecil Bennett. What was his primary job? Hint

Prime Minister of Canada

Ran a multi-million dollar corporation called: The Okanagan Brewhouse,

Hockey star

Premier of British Columbia

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Question 3 of 10

3. After visiting Hudson's Hope you should visit Chetwynd. Chetwynd has sculptures around town. Why are they unique? Hint

They are chainsaw sculptures.

They are carved from stone.

They are made out of clay.

They are carved out of ice, every year.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Next stop, the Mile "0" city of Dawson Creek. There is a art gallery in Dawson Creek that operates out of a grain elevator.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Fort St. John was originally a trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. Is the old fort still standing?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. While in Fort Nelson, you might be lucky enough to see the aurora borealis at night. What is aurora borealis? Hint

Moon

Northern Lights

Venus

Comet

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Question 7 of 10

7. Every year the world invitational _______ ______ championships are held in Taylor, BC. What type of championships are held? Hint

Horse Racing

Gold Panning

Oil Drilling

Firewood Chopping

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did the first river boat reach Fort Nelson? Hint

1933

1879

1900

1942

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Question 9 of 10

9. Connecting Dawson Creek to southern British Columbia is a highway, who was the highway named after? Hint

Henry Hart

John Adams

John Hart

Hart McGuiness

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the largest and most well known waterfall in the area? Hint

Beau Jeux Falls

Niagara Falls

Kinuseo Falls

Angel Falls

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The main highway to go north to Alaska and into the Yukon and Northwest Territories is the Alaska Highway. When was the Alaska Highway built?

Answer: 1942

The Alaska Highway was built in 1942, as a military access road. The Alaska Highway starts in Dawson Creek, BC. Dawson Creek is nicknamed the Mile "0" city. The Highway ends at Fairbanks, Alaska.

Answer: Premier of British Columbia

W.A.C. Bennett was the Premier of British Columbia from 1952 to 1972. He ran under the Social-Credit Party. The W.A.C. Bennett dam is one of the world's largest earthfill structures, stretching two kilometers across the head of the canyon and measuring 183 meters in height. Behind the dam is British Columbia's largest reservoir, Williston Lake, which covers an area of 166,000 hectares (410,000 acres).

3. After visiting Hudson's Hope you should visit Chetwynd. Chetwynd has sculptures around town. Why are they unique?

Answer: They are chainsaw sculptures.

There are chainsaw sculptures around town. It is a reminder that the largest employers in the town being saw and pulp mills. Chetwynd was first named Little Prairie and later changed to Chetwynd, after one of the early settlers Ralph Chetwynd.

4. Next stop, the Mile "0" city of Dawson Creek. There is a art gallery in Dawson Creek that operates out of a grain elevator.

Answer: True

The grain elevator is situated near the traffic circle of Dawson Creek. In the art gallery as you look at the pictures you walk around in elevator you actually are going up and up inside it!

5. Fort St. John was originally a trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. Is the old fort still standing?

Answer: No

The old fort was burnt down in the 1980s by some high school students. The area around the old fort is now a place where higher class homes are built since it is close to the Peace River, it is also a great place to go picking saskatoons.

6. While in Fort Nelson, you might be lucky enough to see the aurora borealis at night. What is aurora borealis?

Answer: Northern Lights

The aurora borealis is the northern lights. They are beautiful. The further north you go the better your chance of seeing the northern lights and the more beautiful they are.

7. Every year the world invitational _______ ______ championships are held in Taylor, BC. What type of championships are held?

Answer: Gold Panning

During the August long weekend the annual world invitational gold panning championships are held. It is held at Peace Island Park located right in Taylor. There is also a horse-shoe tournament held at the same location and same time so, if you are around go and check it out.

8. When did the first river boat reach Fort Nelson?

Answer: 1933

The first river boat reached Fort Nelson in 1933. It took five weeks and a day to travel the 1500 miles from the Great Slave Lake.

9. Connecting Dawson Creek to southern British Columbia is a highway, who was the highway named after?

Answer: John Hart

The John Hart Highway connects Dawson Creek, through Chetwynd to Prince George. When you take the John Hart Highway you pass Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies.

10. What is the name of the largest and most well known waterfall in the area?

Answer: Kinuseo Falls

The Kinuseo Falls are located in Monkman Provincial Park located about near Tumbler Ridge. Kinuseo Falls is 197 feet (60 meters), which is slightly taller than Niagara Falls though it doesn't move the same amount of water volume, and also lacks the tacky tourist get up.

Source: Author AngelWillow4

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