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Rideau Canal Trivia Quiz

This is my first try at a quiz so I did it on something that I see or hear about almost every day!.

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

Author
stephedm

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202,379

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1174

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What year did the Rideau canal in Ottawa open? Hint

1832

1852

1882

1892

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Rideau Canal during the winter season was long known as the world's largest ____? Hint

Ski path

Rapids

Skating Rink

Block of ice

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Canadian Prime Minister when the canal opened? Hint

Wilfrid Laurier

Mackenzie King

No one.

John A MacDonald

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Question 4 of 10

4. Winterlude festival holds some of its events on the canal in what month? Hint

November

March

December

February

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the city across from Ottawa that also hosts some of the Winterlude events? Hint

Toronto

Gatineau

Montreal

Quebec City

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the total distance of the Rideau Canal? Hint

125.6 miles

115.4 miles

110.8 miles

120.2 miles

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many locks are on the canal? Do not count the two Tay Canal locks! Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. The word Rideau means what in French? Hint

Curtain

Doorway

Waterway

Waterfalls

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Question 9 of 10

9. This canal connects Ottawa with what other city? Hint

Thunder Bay

Toronto

Kingston

Sault Ste Marie

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Question 10 of 10

10. What province is the canal in? Hint

Ontario

Manitoba

Quebec

Nova Scotia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the Rideau canal in Ottawa open?

Answer: 1832

The Rideau Canal, opened in 1832, is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America

2. The Rideau Canal during the winter season was long known as the world's largest ____?

Answer: Skating Rink

From December through February, the Rideau Canal freezes over and transforms itself into the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest skating rink.

3. Who was the Canadian Prime Minister when the canal opened?

Answer: No one.

Canada did not become a confederation until 1867!

4. Winterlude festival holds some of its events on the canal in what month?

Answer: February

Winterlude was founded in 1979 by the National Capital Commission as a means of celebrating Canada's unique northern climate and culture. Most of the events take place in February but some events can be scheduled in January.

5. What is the city across from Ottawa that also hosts some of the Winterlude events?

Answer: Gatineau

This city recently changed its name from Hull to Gatineau.

6. What is the total distance of the Rideau Canal?

Answer: 125.6 miles

In the metric system it would be 202 kilometers.

7. How many locks are on the canal? Do not count the two Tay Canal locks!

Answer: 45

There are 24 Lock Stations for those locks.

8. The word Rideau means what in French?

Answer: Curtain

The Rideau Falls looked like a curtain of water to Samuel de Champlain who travelled up the Ottawa River in 1613.

9. This canal connects Ottawa with what other city?

Answer: Kingston

Kingston was the first capital of united Upper and Lower Canada before the National Seat of Government was moved to Ottawa in the 1840s.

10. What province is the canal in?

Answer: Ontario

Canada has ten provinces and three territories.

Source: Author stephedm

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