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In what year were the most recent Games held on Canadian soil? a) 2006 b) 2010 c) 2000 d) 2014 2. With musical credits "� e Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", "Sundown" and many more, iconic Canadian songwriter Gordon Lightfoot wrote a CP rail tribute song in 1967. What was the title of his celebrated centennial song? a) Midnight Train to Geogetown b) Canadian Railway Trilogy c) Last Train to Clarkson d) Boxcar Blues 3. Established in 1997 and founded on the collection of the late Professsor Kirk Wipper, the Canadian Canoe Museum features more than 100 canoes and kayaks on display and more than 600 paddled watercra� in its holdings. In what city is the museum located? a) Cold Lake b) Swi� Current c) Peterborough d) Kenora 4. � e quote: "A Canadian is somebody who knows how to make love in a canoe," was attributed to which Canadian author in 1973? a) Pierre Berton b) Farley Mowat c) Margaret Atwood d) Robert Munsch 5. Designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus in 1976, Oakville's Glen Abbey Golf Club is home of Golf Canada and the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, and for a time, home to the Canadian Open. How many times has the venerable Oakville course played host to that tournament? a) 29 b) 22 c) 32 d) 30 6. � ere are three Canadian islands that are among the top 10 largest islands in the world. One of them is more than double the size of Great Britain. Which one of these islands is not on the list? a) Prince Edward Island b) Ba� n Island c) Victoria Island d) Ellesmere Island 7. National Indigenous Peoples Day recognized and celebrates the heritage, diverse culture and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. What is the date of the special day, chosen to coincide with traditional celebrations on or near this day each year? a) June 2 b) June 21 c) July 2 d) March 21 8. � e � rst water-powered generator in Canada was installed in Ottawa at Chaudiere Falls in 1881. Today, Canada is the third biggest producer of hydroelectric power in the world. Which country bumped Canada out of second place? a) Russia b) United States c) China d) Brazil 9. � e Trans-Canada highway is said to be the longest national highway in the world. At a length of 7,821 km (4,860 miles), it links the nation from Victoria BC to St. John's N� d. Where in British Columbia did the formal opening by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker take place in 1962? a) Salmon Arm b) Rogers Pass c) Kelowna d) Victoria 10. � e only province that borders the Paci� c Ocean, British Columbia's rugged coastline is more than 27,000 km (17,000 mi) long and includes mountainous � ords and many islands, most of which are uninhabited. Approximately how many islands are there along the coastline of British Columbia? a) 6,000 b) 4,500 c) 6,500 d) 8,000 11. Timber is among the main exports of our vast country. In 2013, production in the forest sector contributed $19.8 billion to Canada's gross domestic product (GDP). What percentage of the country is covered in forest? a) one third b) two thirds c) two � � hs d) one half 12. While the beaver and the Canadian horse are Canada's only o� cial animal symbols, a national bird was voted on in 2016. What is Canada's national bird? a) gray jay b) loon c) cardinal d) Canada goose 13. � e Confederation Bridge that joins Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick is the longest bridge in the world crossing ice- covered water. How long is this engineering marvel? a) 20.2 km b) 10.8 km c) 14.7 km d) 12.9 km 14. � e beaver is one of a few mammals that can change a habitat. � is ecosystem engineer is also rare in its human-like ability to build its home. Where is the world's largest, 850-metre long beaver dam located? a) Wood Bu� alo National Park b) Beaverton c) Algonquin Park d) Beaver Creek 15. "O Canada" became our o� cial national anthem on July 1 1980, Dominion Day even though it had been sung since 1880. What year did we rename Dominion Day as Canada Day? a) 1985 b) 1990 c) 1982 d) 1967 CanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanadaCanada 4. � e quote: "A Canadian is somebody who knows how to make love in a canoe," was attributed to which Canadian author in a) Pierre Berton b) Farley Mowat c) Margaret Atwood d) Robert Munsch Our Canada Quiz Answers: 1. b) 2010, 2. b) Canadian Railway Trilogy 3. c) Peterborough 4. a) Pierre Berton 5. d) 30 6. a) Prince Edward Island 7. b) June 21 8. d) Brazil 9. b) Rogers Pass 10. a) 6,000 11. d) one half 12. a) gray jay 13. d) 12.9 km 14. a) Wood Bu� alo National Park 15. c) 1982 KNOW YOUR COUNTRY? This vintage postcard features a couple "canoedling". The phonograph canoe (photo below left) would have been ideal for setting the mood with music during a romantic paddle. Photos courtesy Canadian Canoe Museum