Symbols of New Brunswick Trivia Quiz

Answer: Purple Violet

The purple violet is a low-growing shrub that grows all over New Brunswick. It has four or five petals that come in a variety of purple hues. They have numerous small seeds. It was named their floral emblem in 1936.

Answer: Black-capped chickadee

The black-capped chickadee is very acrobatic and can perch sideways and even upside down. They have a black beak, bib and head. They usually have a gray back and wings with a white belly. They are a small and compact bird that are nonmigratory.

Answer: Southeast

New Brunswick is found in southern Canada and borders the state of Maine, the Atlantic Ocean and the province of Nova Scotia. It is shown as a medium pink on this map.

Answer: Sussex Golden Ginger Ale

Golden ginger ale is a strong flavored soda that is regionally popular. Today, dry ginger ale is more common. This is made in Sussex and sold in New Brunswick and northern Maine.

Answer: Moncton

Moncton is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick. It lies on the Petitcodiac River. It was settled by French Acadians in 1698. It was a busy shipbuilding center until the rise of steam ships.

Answer: England

The crown on the top of the Coat of Arms stands for its close relationship to England. The two elk stand for fauna of the region. And the ship in the middle stands for the industries of logging and ship building which are important to New Brunswick.

Answer: False

This is a photo of Cape Breton's tartan.

Designed by the Loomcrofters of Gagetown, the New Brunswick tartan was officially adopted in 1959. The tartan's design is symbolic of a different elements of New Brunswick. Forest green represents lumbering, and meadow green represents agriculture interests. Blue represents coastal and inland waters; gold represents the province's potential wealth. Red represents the devotion to the Royal New Brunswick Regiment.

Answer: Balsam fir

The evergreen tree, the balsam fir, has a triangular shape and flattened needles. It is the emblematic tree for New Brunswick. It yields a soft wood and is a popular tree used at Christmas.

Answer: True

This is the flag of New Brunswick. It features a galley ship which represents lumber and ship building, both which are main industries in the area. The flag of New Brunswick was officially adopted and hoisted on July 16, 1966. The gold lion on the top is related to their ties to England.

Answer: Sacred Heart Cathedral

This is Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada. The parish was founded in 1881. It became a cathedral in 1938 when the Diocese of Chatham was moved to Bathurst. The stained glass windows were produced by J. P. O'Shea Co. of Montreal, while the stone came from the local Connolly's quarry.