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Why Windsor, Ontario, Canada? Trivia Quiz

Windsor, Ontario is a city steeped in history and geography located south of Detroit, Michigan. I hope you enjoy your introduction to this border city.

A multiple-choice quiz by Emma058. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Emma058

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,714

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
344

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Question 1 of 10

1. As we stand at the riverfront and look across we see Detroit, Michigan. What river separates Detroit, Michigan from Windsor, Ontario? Hint

St. Clair River

Detroit River

Thames River

Niagara River

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Question 2 of 10

2. As I look down the river, I see an International Bridge that connects Windsor to Detroit, Michigan. What is the name of this bridge? Hint

Peace Bridge

Honeymoon Bridge

Rainbow Bridge

Ambassador Bridge

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Question 3 of 10

3. They say location, location, location, sells a place. Windsor is Canada's most _____ city. (Fill in the blank) Hint

southerly

westerly

easterly

northerly

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of Windsor's main employers is this auto company, the manufacturer of the "Grand Caravan" minivan. Which auto company produces this vehicle? Hint

General Motors

Chrysler

Ford

Toyota

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Question 5 of 10

5. About two miles south of Windsor's downtown lies a mine that is involved in the excavation of which of the following natural resources? Hint

Gold

Salt

Silver

Copper

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Question 6 of 10

6. Many may not know that Windsor has a port. It is known as the Port of Windsor. On what water system is it located? Hint

Mackenzie River Delta

Red River Seaway System

Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System

Hudson River Seaway System

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Question 7 of 10

7. By what other name is Windsor known? Hint

City By the Lake

The Forest City

Rose City

City of Fountains

8. As we cross underneath the Ambassador Bridge in a southerly direction, we come to a section where one would find the Duff-Baby House, Mackenzie Hall, and the Dominion House. What is this section of Windsor called?

Hint

Riverside

Ford City

Olde Walkerville

Olde Sandwich

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Question 9 of 10

9. As we head back down Riverside Drive crossing streets with names such as Ouellette and Pierre, we see an ornate building at 2072 Riverside Dr. E. This edifice is called "The Canadian Club Brand Center". To which distillery does this building belong? Hint

Molson

Seagrams

Hiram Walker and Sons

Labatts

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Prime Minister of Canada, the twenty-first, was born in Windsor, Ontario? His father was also a politician. Hint

Joe Clark

Jean Chretien

Paul Martin Jr.

John Turner

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. As we stand at the riverfront and look across we see Detroit, Michigan. What river separates Detroit, Michigan from Windsor, Ontario?

Answer: Detroit River

The Detroit River is O.5 to 2.5 miles in width. During prohibition, in the United States, cars would drive across the frozen river with their trunks full of alcohol. These drivers were known as "rum runners".

2. As I look down the river, I see an International Bridge that connects Windsor to Detroit, Michigan. What is the name of this bridge?

Answer: Ambassador Bridge

This bridge is privately owned. It was completed in 1929, and was the longest span in the world until 1931, when the George Washington Bridge was completed.

3. They say location, location, location, sells a place. Windsor is Canada's most _____ city. (Fill in the blank)

Answer: southerly

Windsor is the most southerly city in Canada. It is located at the western end of the Quebec City-Windsor corridor. Fifty-one percent of the population in Canada lives in this corridor.

4. One of Windsor's main employers is this auto company, the manufacturer of the "Grand Caravan" minivan. Which auto company produces this vehicle?

Answer: Chrysler

Windsor was at one time called the "Automotive Capital Of Canada". It had all three of the North American automakers as employers: General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.

5. About two miles south of Windsor's downtown lies a mine that is involved in the excavation of which of the following natural resources?

Answer: Salt

The Windsor Salt Mine uses the traditional mining method of drill and blast. It is mining salt at a level of 290 m beneath the city.

6. Many may not know that Windsor has a port. It is known as the Port of Windsor. On what water system is it located?

Answer: Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System

Among the ports along the Great Lakes, Windsor ranks third. The port usually handles grain, steel, aggregate (construction) and petroleum products.

7. By what other name is Windsor known?

Answer: Rose City

Windsor's nickname is the "Rose City". The City of Windsor rose is the Liebeszauber (Love's Magic) rose. This rose is a crimson red, large double bloom growing to the height of four to five feet.

Answer: Olde Sandwich

Olde Sandwich is the oldest section of Windsor, having been settled by former slaves. This area of Windsor has the sixth oldest building in Ontario, the Duff-Baby House (1798), The Dominion House (circa 1850), which is the twentieth oldest building in Ontario, and Mackenzie Hall(1856), which is ranked as the twenty-second.

Answer: Hiram Walker and Sons

Located in Olde Walkerville, the distillery produces the brand "Canadian Club" Whiskey. One can easily access the building by road or by the biking/walking trail know as the "Ganatcho Trail".

10. Which Prime Minister of Canada, the twenty-first, was born in Windsor, Ontario? His father was also a politician.

Answer: Paul Martin Jr.

Paul Martin was also the Minister of Finance from 1993-2002. His home is located at 2021 Ontario St. in an area known as Olde Walkerville. The home was originally built for Harry Low, a Prohibition Era rum runner.

Source: Author Emma058

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