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Quiz about Victoria BCAn Insiders Perspective

Victoria B.C.-An Insiders Perspective Quiz

A fun quiz for those who are familiar with Victoria, and a good learning tool for those who wish to visit.

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

Author
allyalexmch

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202,147

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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845

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Question 1 of 10

1. Victoria is home to several lakes, but only one is known as "bottomless" due to the fact it is so deep no one has figured out the depth. Which of these lakes is "bottomless"? Hint

Beaver Lake

Spectacle Lake

Elk Lake

Thetis Lake

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Question 2 of 10

2. Victoria's fastest growing industry is tourism. Which of these Victorian tourist attractions is not situated in the Inner Harbour? Hint

Undersea Gardens

Butchart Gardens

National Geographic IMAX Theatre

Royal British Columbia Museum

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Question 3 of 10

3. Victoria has an exciting local night life. Which of the following was not a night club in Victoria in 2005. Hint

Evolution

The One Lounge

Legends

The Blue Jacket

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Question 4 of 10

4. A fair share of celebrities originally come from Victoria. Which is the name of the singer/group from Victoria who's famous for songs such as "I'm Like a Bird" and "Try"? Hint

Nelly Furtado

Hot Hot Heat

The Moffats

Swollen Members

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these can you not find in Beacon Hill Park? Hint

Putting Green

Petting Zoo

Kiwanis Tea House

Mile "0"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which annual summer event occurs at Willows Beach the second weekend in June? Hint

Oak Bay Tea Party

Sandcastle Contest

Bathtub Races

Sailboat Races

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what strange ritual do many Victorians participate on an annual basis? Hint

City Wide Dog Walk

Bathtub Races

Teddy Bears Picnic

Flower Count

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Question 8 of 10

8. Although typically a mild climate, Victoria does have two ski hills that can be driven to without taking a ferry. The smaller one is Mt. Cain. Which of these is the larger ski mountain? Hint

Whistler

Banff

Blackcomb

Mt. Washington

9. Which Victoria news anchor worked on 'CH News' for 19 years and then in 2005 switched to anchor news on the 'New VI'. This news anchor has twice been named Victoria's Most Popular Television Personality and even had a local band named after him? Hint

Amanda Thompson

Hudson Mack

Jason Pires

Meribeth Burton

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Victoria's local newspaper called? Hint

Times Colonist

Victoria Times

Monday Magazine

The Province

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Victoria is home to several lakes, but only one is known as "bottomless" due to the fact it is so deep no one has figured out the depth. Which of these lakes is "bottomless"?

Answer: Thetis Lake

Beaver Lake and Elk Lake are very large in size, both connecting to make a very long chain of lakes, but both are still not as deep as Thetis Lake. Spectacle Lake is known for its high population of Crawdads and its acidic ph level.

2. Victoria's fastest growing industry is tourism. Which of these Victorian tourist attractions is not situated in the Inner Harbour?

Answer: Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens is located about 14 miles North of Victoria and covers over 50 acres. The gardens offer spectacular floral views and fireworks on Saturdays. The IMAX Theatre is located in the Royal British Columbia Museum.

3. Victoria has an exciting local night life. Which of the following was not a night club in Victoria in 2005.

Answer: The Blue Jacket

Evolution features modern rock, metal and punk. Legends is found underneath the Strathcona hotel and plays new releases of pop and hip hop. The One Lounge has large T.V. screens and features the latest in pop and hip hop.

4. A fair share of celebrities originally come from Victoria. Which is the name of the singer/group from Victoria who's famous for songs such as "I'm Like a Bird" and "Try"?

Answer: Nelly Furtado

Nelly's may be from Victoria, but her Portuguese background definitely influenced her debut c.d. Whoa! Nelly. The Moffats, Hot Hot Heat and Swollen Members also come from Victoria.

5. Which of these can you not find in Beacon Hill Park?

Answer: Kiwanis Tea House

Beacon Hill Park is the largest park in Victoria, and a hot spot for both tourists and locals. The Kiwanis Tea House is found at Willows Beach.

6. Which annual summer event occurs at Willows Beach the second weekend in June?

Answer: Oak Bay Tea Party

The Oak Bay Tea Party is a fair that comes once a year to Willows Beach. It has rides, food, games, bands, fireworks and more. A good time for the whole family.

7. In what strange ritual do many Victorians participate on an annual basis?

Answer: Flower Count

Victoria is known as the city of "flower beds, newly weds and nearly deads" and almost every flower in Victoria is counted and totaled once a year.

8. Although typically a mild climate, Victoria does have two ski hills that can be driven to without taking a ferry. The smaller one is Mt. Cain. Which of these is the larger ski mountain?

Answer: Mt. Washington

Located just outside of Courtenay on Vancouver Island, it is possible to drive to Mt. Washington in about four hours from Victoria.

Answer: Hudson Mack

Amanda Thompson, Jason Pires, and Meribeth Burton can all be found on the New VI as well as Hudson Mack during the year 2005.

10. What is Victoria's local newspaper called?

Answer: Times Colonist

The Times Colonist is the oldest daily newspaper in Western Canada, founded in 1858.

Source: Author allyalexmch

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