Touring Canada with Giz Trivia Quiz

Answer: Giant Pacific Octopus

"Armstrong", the large Pacific octopus, is a popular creature in the Pacific Undersea Gardens. When we visit there, we will descend five meters below the water's tide line, where we will observe a very large variety of marine life from the Pacific Coast. We will watch the scuba divers feed and play with "Armstrong", the giant Pacific octopus, as well as the divers playing with and feeding the wolf eels and crabs. We will be able to see such creatures as the spiny rock cod, red snapper, and Pacific salmon. I'm sure that you'll agree that this is a wonderful place to feel the thrill of a deep sea dive without ever getting wet.

Answer: Bridgeland, Calgary Zoo

At the Calgary Zoo, situated in Bridgeland, Calgary, Alberta, we can spend plenty of time exploring the beautiful sculptures and pre-historic displays in life-size form in the Prehistoric Park. Some of the dinosaurs on exhibit include the Albertosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Corythosaurus, Edmontosaurus, Protoceratops, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. If you enjoy the thrill of seeing dinosaurs, like I do, then you'll agree that this is the place to be, so we can enjoy the immense size of the sculptures even against the city skyline of Calgary.

Answer: It is an artificial lake in the middle of Regina.

Wascana Lake, which began as a reservoir, is an artificial lake in the middle of the city of Regina. It is fed by the Wascana Creek. On the shores lie 2300 acres of the Wascana Center, which is one of the largest city parks in the entire world. Here, we will find the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, Museum of Natural History, the Saskatchewan Science Center, the Diefenbaker Homestead, the University of Regina and the Saskatchewan Center of Arts.

The reservoir was made deeper in 1908 in order to create the lake. Eventually in 1931 the lake was depleted, enlarged and made even deeper. The lake has a bird sanctuary with plenty of reed beds and islands which house a large variety of birds including ducks, swans, geese and pelicans. Come with me and enjoy the spectacular wildlife here or we can take in a day of boating, rowing and boat racing here at Wascana Lake.

Answer: The Forks

"The Forks" is located where on the site of a one-time railway mending facility. The buildings have been restored and house a large variety of unique shops and services. There are many events that take place there, including festivals, fireworks, cultural events.

Answer: Rideau Canal

Canada's capital city of Ottawa, Ontario is home to the 126 mile long Rideau Canal. It was named as a World Heritage Site in 2007 by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The Rideau Canal is beautiful to bike along in the summertime.

In the winter, when it is frozen over and tested for safety, it is opened to the public for ice skating. It is one of the world's largest skating rinks. Along this wonderful winter wonderland are several huts where we can purchase BeaverTails, which are a local delight, made of fried pastry(drizzled with sugar and cinnamon). So let's go skating and enjoy a beautiful winter's day together.

Answer: Quebec City

The beautiful Montmorency Falls are situated between the borough of Beauport, Quebec City and the municipality of Boischatel. The falls are fed by the Montmorency River and are 275 feet high (about 84 meters) and 150 feet wide (about 46 meters).

Answer: Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy is an awesome place located between the southern shores of New Brunswick and the northern shores of Nova Scotia. The tides create spectacular rock formations at Hopewell Rocks, where we can walk on the ocean floor at low tide. These rock formations have wonderful names like "ET", "Lover's Arch" and "Mother-in-Law".

In Saint John we can hop aboard an adventurous tour and ride the tidal bore, which is the wave of water that precedes the incoming tide. This is an experience you will not want to miss, so let's go!

Answer: Halifax

Beautiful Citadel Hill overlooks the Halifax Harbour in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It sits about 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level with a view of George's Island and also of McNabs Island. On the top of Citadel Hill is a historic fortress known as Fort George. Now a National Historic Site of Canada, Citadel Hill is a great tourist attraction in the city of Halifax. On top of Citadel Hill we can see the beautiful Halifax Clock Tower.

Answer: Cavendish

Cavendish runs along the northern shores of Prince Edward Island. There are fine golf courses, red sandstone cliffs, beautiful beaches, deep sea fishing, kayaking, para sailing and of course, the Green Gables Heritage Place. This beautiful location belonged to David Jr. and Margaret Macneill, cousins of Lucy Maude Montgomery's grandfather.

The home was built sometime between 1830 and 1870 and bears a green gabled roof. Within the house we can view many artifacts that are associated with Lucy Maud Montgomery.

This is "Anne's Room", set up like both the novel and the television movie "Anne of Green Gables" (1985). There is even a setting of trees known as the "Haunted Wood." We can go see "Lovers Lane" and the "Balsam Hollow" too!

Answer: Cape Spear

Cape Spear, located on the Avalon Peninsula, is where you can find the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador. Cape Spear is about six miles (10 km) from St. John's, Newfoundland. It's an interesting place which was restored so that it kept its 1839 original appearance. We can visit and see how the lighthouse keeper and his family lived in those days. Let's go and explore the Visitor Centre and gaze at the glorious scenery. We might even catch a glimpse of whales. Did you know that we can see icebergs drifting here, when it is the season for that? Cape Spear is a National Historic Site.