FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about Giant Canadian Roadside Attractions

Giant Canadian Roadside Attractions Quiz

There are lots of really big roadside attractions in the really big country of Canada. Here are a few of them you should check out the next time you are driving through.

A photo quiz by Trivia_Fan54. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Trivia_Fan54

Time
4 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
395,781

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
296

One at a Time - Single Page

Question 1 of 10

1. Which marine animal inspired the large statue in Glover's Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador? Hint

Lobster

Giant squid

Cod fish

Octopus

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. A large statue of a snow goose sits just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Wawa, Ontario.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Sydney, Nova Scotia has a large statue called "Fidheal Mhor A'Ceildh". What language is used for the title of this large monument? Hint

French

Olde English

German

Gaelic

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What type of large structure will you find in Nackawic, New Brunswick, dedicated to the forestry industry? Hint

A large tree

A large chainsaw

A large axe

A large lumberjack

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which food item was used for the large sculpture in Glendon, Alberta? Hint

Kielbasa

Coke can

Mushroom

Perogy

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Why does Melita, Manitoba have a statue of a large freestanding Banana in town? Hint

Because the banana split was invented in Melita

Because there is a Chiquita banana warehouse in town

Because Melita is in the "banana belt" of the province

Because all bananas coming to Western Canada pass the US border in town

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Jumbo was an elephant in the Barnum and Bailey circus. Why is there an elephant statue in honour of Jumbo in St. Thomas, Ontario? Hint

That's where he died

That was where the largest circus was ever held by Barnum & Bailey

That's where he was placed on the plane to return to London

That's where the specialized rail car that he rode in was created

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. The world's longest covered bridge is located in Nova Scotia.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Which province/territory has a really big gold pan? Hint

Yukon

British Columbia

Nunavut

Alberta

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. There is a huge pysanka in Vegreville, Alberta. What is a "pysanka"? Hint

A large coffee pot

A thick piece of toast

A side of bacon

A decorated egg

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

View Image Attributions for This Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which marine animal inspired the large statue in Glover's Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador?

Answer: Giant squid

In 1878, fishermen from the hamlet of Glover's Harbour caught a 55 foot long squid. At the time, Guinness Book recognized it as the largest squid Ever caught. In 2001, the town commissioned a life-sized statue of the creature in an attempt to boost tourism to the area.

2. A large statue of a snow goose sits just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Wawa, Ontario.

Answer: False

There is actually a Canada goose in Wawa, Ontario. The 28-foot long statue is one of the most photographed monuments in North America. It was initially built in 1963 when the mayor of the town realized that the Trans-Canada Highway under construction was set to travel just outside, and not through the town.

As with many large monuments, the original purpose was to draw tourists off the highway and into town.

3. Sydney, Nova Scotia has a large statue called "Fidheal Mhor A'Ceildh". What language is used for the title of this large monument?

Answer: Gaelic

The "Fidheal Mhor A'Ceildh" is the "Big Fiddle of the Ceildh" in Gaelic. The fiddle and bow stand about 60 feet tall in Sydney, Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island. The "ceildh" translates to the "visit" in English. The fiddle actually plays a medley composed by local musician Kinnon Beaton.

4. What type of large structure will you find in Nackawic, New Brunswick, dedicated to the forestry industry?

Answer: A large axe

When it was built in 1991, this monument was the world's largest axe. It stands 15 metres (49 ft) tall including the handle, which is is 10 metres (33 ft) in diameter. There is also a time capsule enclosed in the axe head.

5. Which food item was used for the large sculpture in Glendon, Alberta?

Answer: Perogy

A perogy (or pierogi) is a type of filled dumpling and is originally of Eastern European origin. The Giant Perogy on a fork celebrates the Ukrainian heritage of many in the town of Glendon. The monument is 7.6 m (24.9 ft) tall. The other items on the list can also be found in large statues across the prairies in Canada with the kielbasa (sausage) in Mundare, Alberta, the mushroom in Vilna, Alberta, and the large Coke Can in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

6. Why does Melita, Manitoba have a statue of a large freestanding Banana in town?

Answer: Because Melita is in the "banana belt" of the province

Melita is in the southwestern part of the province of Manitoba, a prairie province known for its cold winters. The town decided to capitalize on its weather that is relatively warmer when compared to the rest of the province by installing the banana to let everyone know that they were in "the banana belt" and had warmer weather than most other communities in Manitoba.

7. Jumbo was an elephant in the Barnum and Bailey circus. Why is there an elephant statue in honour of Jumbo in St. Thomas, Ontario?

Answer: That's where he died

Jumbo was being led back to his box car after his performance in St. Thomas when he was struck by a passing train. He died very quickly after being struck. In 1985, the people of St. Thomas decided to put up a life-sized statue of the huge elephant in honour of the 100th anniversary of his death.

8. The world's longest covered bridge is located in Nova Scotia.

Answer: False

The Hartland Bridge is the world's longest covered bridge. It is actually located in Hartland, New Brunswick, a province known for its covered bridges. The bridge is 390 metres (1,282 feet) long.

9. Which province/territory has a really big gold pan?

Answer: Yukon

A huge gold pan can be found in Burwash Landing, Yukon. The pan honours those who went to the Yukon during the gold rush that started in 1896. It can be found at Mile 1093 of the Alaska Highway.

10. There is a huge pysanka in Vegreville, Alberta. What is a "pysanka"?

Answer: A decorated egg

A pysanka is Ukrainian for "Easter egg". It was constructed in 1975 to honour the centennial of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The egg is 25 feet long, and was chosen because the local Ukrainian community felt that it symbolized the peace and security the RCMP provided for Alberta's early settlers.

Source: Author Trivia_Fan54

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor stedman before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Related Quizzes

This quiz is part of series Entertaining Canadiana:

As a proud Canadian, I like to encourage everyone to learn more about the "True North Strong and Free". Here are a few things that will entertain you and your mind about Canada. Enjoy!

  1. Canadians at #1 on the US Hot 100 Billboard Charts Average
  2. Canada's National and Provincial Parks Tough
  3. Canadian Football League [1] Average
  4. Canada'sTeam: Blue Jays Average
  5. Bring Back These Canadian Shows Easier
  6. General Canadian Music Trivia Tough
  7. Giant Canadian Roadside Attractions Average
  8. Canadian TV Identity Guessing Game Average
  9. Canadian Music, Eh! Tough
  10. Paramount Canada's Wonderland Average