The Ultimate Canada Quiz: 101 Questions and Answers about Canada

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If you love a good pub quiz and Canada, you will be in for a treat here!

You can find below 101 questions about Canada. The Great White North is a fascinating country and whether you are interested in history, geography or even fun facts, you’ll find it all here.

This Canada quiz is perfect for your next trivia night. You will also have the opportunity to score some bonus points so grab a piece of paper and a pen, we are getting started now!

Questions about Canada

In this first part, you will find all the questions about Canada. To find out the answers, you can scroll down to the second section of the post.

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Round 1: Canada General Knowledge Quiz Questions

  1. What is the capital of Canada?
  2. What currency is used in Canada?
  3. What is the name of the national flag of Canada (bonus point if you know it in French as well!)?
  4. Who is the head of state of Canada?
  5. When is Canada Day?
  6. What are the official languages of Canada?
  7. What is the name of the national anthem of Canada?
  8. How many territories are in Canada?
  9. What was the last province to join Canada?
  10. Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 2017?

Round 2: Canada General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Questions

  1. Which province produces the most Maple Syrup?
    1. Alberta
    2. British Columbia
    3. New Brunswick
    4. Quebec
  2. What was the first city in North America to become a UNESCO World Heritage?
    1. Montreal
    2. Quebec City
    3. Toronto
    4. Ottawa
  3. Canada is home to the world’s largest uninhabited island. Which one is it?
    1. Devon Island
    2. St. Paul Island
    3. Shediac Island
    4. Southwest Island
  4. What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Canada?
    1. -73.5° C
    2. -68.9° C
    3. -62.8° C
    4. -59.2° C
  5. How many Canadian cities have more than 1 million residents?
    1. Four
    2. Five
    3. Six
    4. Seven

Round 3: Canada geography Quiz Questions

  1. How many national parks are there in Canada?
  2. What is the tallest mountain peak in Canada?
  3. What is the longest river in Canada?
  4. How many US states share a border with Canada?
  5. What is the largest lake entirely in Canada?
  6. What is the biggest bay in Canada?
  7. In which province can you find Banff National Park?
  8. What is the capital of British Columbia?
  9. In which national park can you find Haffner Creek?
  10. In which city can you find the Quartier du Petit Champlain?

Round 4: Canada Music Quiz Questions

  1. Which Canadian artist sang “Summer of ‘69”?
  2. In which Canadian city was Justin Bieber born?
  3. Which Canadian artist used to perform at The Colosseum Palace in Las Vegas?
  4. What is Avril Lavigne middle name?
  5. What was Neil Young’s first album?
  6. Which Canadian jazz pianist and singer has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide?
  7. Who sang “You oughta know”?
  8. When was Shawn Mendes born?
  9. Where was Drake born?
  10. Which Canadian indie rock band was formed by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning?

Round 5: Canada Literature Quiz Questions

  1. Which Canadian novelist wrote “Station Eleven”?
  2. Which Canadian author wrote “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
  3. Which book by Lucy Maud Montgomery tells the story of an orphan named Anne Shirley?
  4. What is Kit Pearson’s full name?
  5. Which book by Yann Martel became an international bestseller (12 million copies sold worldwide)?

Round 6: Canada Movies Quiz Questions

  1. In “One Week”, Ben Tyler starts his journey in Toronto. Where does he finish it?
  2. What sport do they play in the movie “Les Boys”?
  3. In which 2006 movie can you see two Canadian policemen from Ontario and Quebec working together?
  4. Who directed the movie “Mommy”?
  5. In which city is “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” set?
  6. Who plays Nicole Burnell in “The Sweet Hereafter”?
  7. Who plays “The Montana Kid” in “Gunless”?
  8. Which 1970 movie tells the story of two friends from rural Nova Scotia moving to Toronto?
  9. Complete the title of this 1974 movie ‘The Apprenticeship of _______ Kravitz’.
  10. Which sport does Doug play in the 2011 movie ‘Goon’?

Round 7: Canada TV Shows Quiz Questions

  1. Name the 4 family members of the family in Schitt’s Creek (1 point per person).
  2. In which province is “Heartland” set in?
  3. In the American TV Show “How I met your mother”, what is the name of the Canadian girl?
  4. Which show tells the story of a Korean-Canadian family in Toronto?
  5. Which Canadian TV series is an adaptation of one of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s books?
  6. In which city is “Frankie Drake Mysteries” set?
  7. Which medical show is set in the fictional hospital Hope Zion?
  8. What sport did Matth Shade in “Private Eyes” used to play professionally?
  9. Which Canadian TV series is based on the novels of Giles Blunt?
  10. Which American TV show is based on a novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood?

Round 8: Canadian History Quiz Questions

  1. Which Viking explorer reached Newfoundland around A.D. 1000?
  2. What was the name of the war that happened before 1754 and 1763?
  3. When did Canada become an independent nation?
  4. When did the Great Depression in Canada start?
  5. Who established a french colony at Quebec City in 1608?
  6. What accord was rejected in the 1992 national referendum?
  7. Which act, established in 1774, granted Quebec its own legal and religious rights?
  8. Which province joined Canada in 1871?
  9. When was the last Referendum about Quebec Independence?
  10. Which new Artic territory was created in 1999?

Round 9: Canada food Quiz Questions

  1. Which Canadian dish is made of fries, cheese and gravy?
  2. Which meat pie is made with minced meat and potatoes?
  3. What dessert was invented by female factory workers early during the Great Depression in Quebec?
  4. What type of seafood can you find in a roll in Nova Scotia?
  5. What pie has a berry filling and is usually served with vanilla ice cream?
  6. Which Canadian pastry tart has a filling of butter, sugar, syrup and egg?
  7. Which bar dessert was named after a city in British Columbia?
  8. Which Canadian sweet candy is made with boiling maple syrup and snow?
  9. How many layers has a Nanaimo Bar?
  10. What type of food is a bannock?

Round 10: Canada sport Quiz Questions

  1. How many times did Canada host the Olympics (+ 1 Bonus point for the year(s) and location(s))?
  2. Who is the only Canadian-born World Heavyweight Boxing Champion?
  3. Which popular sport in Canada is the oldest organized sport in North America?
  4. What sport is played during the Grey Cup?
  5. Who was the first Canadian man to reach Wimbledon Final?
  6. How many Canadian teams are part of the NHL (Bonus points for each team you can name)?
  7. How often are the Canada Games held?
  8. What is the name of the Toronto ice hockey team?
  9. What sport do the Canadian Wolverines play?
  10. Which Canadian professional golfer won the 2003 Masters Tournament?

Round 11: Travel Quiz Answers about Questions

  1. In which city can you find Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?
  2. Which Canadian airport has “YYZ” as an airport code?
  3. What is the largest train station in Canada?
  4. Which two cities does “The Canadian” train journey connect (1 point each)?
  5. If you are driving from Montreal, will it be quicker to get to Quebec City or Burlington, Vermont?

Round 12: Funny Quiz Questions about Canada

  1. What did Canada’s Immigration Minister declare about Santa Claus in 2012?
  2. Canada is home to the world’s polar bear capital. Which one is it?
  3. What is the most common last name in Canada?
  4. Which famous type of pizza was invented in Ontario?
  5. Which type of pasta do Canadians eat more than any other country in the world?
  6. Which Canadian city is the second-largest city in the world with a French-speaking population (after Paris)?

Questions and Answers about Canada

Yay! You’ve made it through the entire quiz! Now is time to discover how many points you scored. You will find below all the questions and answers about Canada!

Round 1: Canada General Knowledge Quiz Answers

  1. What is the capital of Canada? Ottawa
  2. What currency is used in Canada? Canadian Dollar
  3. What is the name of the national flag of Canada (bonus point if you know it in French as well!)? Maple Leaf Flag – l’UnifoliĂŠ
  4. Who is the head of state of Canada? The British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II
  5. When is Canada Day? 1st of July
  6. What are the official languages of Canada? French and English
  7. What is the name of the national anthem of Canada? O Canada
  8. How many territories are in Canada? 3 territories (but there are also 10 provinces).
  9. What was the last province to join Canada? Newfoundland and Labrador
  10. Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 2017? Justin Trudeau

Round 2: Canada General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Answers

  1. Which province produces the most Maple Syrup? Quebec
  2. What was the first city in North America to become a UNESCO World Heritage? Quebec City
  3. Canada is home to the world’s largest uninhabited island. Which one is it? Devon Island
  4. What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Canada? -62.8° C
  5. How many Canadian cities have more than 1 million residents? Six. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa.

Round 3: Canada geography Quiz Answers

  1. How many national parks are there in Canada? 41 national parks
  2. What is the tallest mountain peak in Canada? Mount Logan in Yukon
  3. What is the longest river in Canada? Mackenzie River
  4. How many US states share a border with Canada? 13 states. Alaska, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Maine.
  5. What is the largest lake entirely in Canada? Great Bear Lake. Lake Superior and Huron are bigger but part of them is in the US.
  6. What is the biggest bay in Canada? Hudson Bay
  7. In which province can you find Banff National Park? Alberta
  8. What is the capital of British Columbia? Victoria
  9. In which national park can you find Haffner Creek? Kootenay National Park
  10. In which city can you find the Quartier du Petit Champlain? Quebec City

Round 4: Canada Music Quiz Answers

  1. Which Canadian artist sang “Summer of ‘69”? Bryan Adams
  2. In which Canadian city was Justin Bieber born? London, Canada
  3. Which Canadian artist used to perform at The Colosseum Palace in Las Vegas? Celine Dion
  4. What is Avril Lavigne middle name? Ramona
  5. What was Neil Young’s first album? Neil Young (1968)
  6. Which Canadian jazz pianist and singer has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide? Diana Krall
  7. Who sang “You oughta know”? Alanis Morisette
  8. When was Shawn Mendes born? 1998
  9. Where was Drake born? Toronto
  10. Which Canadian indie rock band was formed by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning? Broken Social Scene

Round 5: Canada Literature Quiz Answers

  1. Which Canadian novelist wrote “Station Eleven”? Emily St John Mandel
  2. Which Canadian author wrote “The Handmaid’s Tale”? Margaret Atwood
  3. Which book by Lucy Maud Montgomery tells the story of an orphan named Anne Shirley? Anne of Green Gables
  4. What is Kit Pearson’s full name? Kathleen Margaret Pearson
  5. Which book by Yann Martel became an international bestseller (12 million copies sold worldwide)? Life of Pi

Round 6: Canada Movies Quiz Answers

  1. In “One Week”, Ben Tyler starts his journey in Toronto. Where does he finish it? Tofino, British Columbia
  2. What sport do they play in the movie “Les Boys”? Hockey
  3. In which 2006 movie can you see two Canadian policemen from Ontario and Quebec working together? Bon Cop, Bad Cop
  4. Who directed the movie “Mommy”? Xavier Dolan
  5. In which city is “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” set? Toronto
  6. Who plays Nicole Burnell in “The Sweet Hereafter”? Sarah Polley
  7. Who plays “The Montana Kid” in “Gunless”? Paul Gross
  8. Which 1970 movie tells the story of two friends from rural Nova Scotia moving to Toronto? Goin’ Down the Road
  9. Complete the title of this 1974 movie ‘The Apprenticeship of _______ Kravitz’. Duddy
  10. Which sport does Doug play in the 2011 movie ‘Goon’? Hockey

Round 7: Canada TV Shows Quiz Answers

  1. Name the 4 family members of the family in Schitt’s Creek (1 point per person). Johnny Rose, Moira Rose, David Rose and Alexis Rose.
  2. In which province is “Heartland” set in? Alberta
  3. In the American TV Show “How I met your mother”, what is the name of the Canadian girl? Robin Scherbatsky
  4. Which show tells the story of a Korean-Canadian family in Toronto? Kim’s Convenience
  5. Which Canadian TV series is an adaptation of one of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s books? Anne with an E
  6. In which city is “Frankie Drake Mysteries” set? Toronto
  7. Which medical show is set in the fictional hospital Hope Zion? Saving Hope
  8. What sport did Matth Shade in “Private Eyes” used to play professionally? Hockey
  9. Which Canadian TV series is based on the novels of Giles Blunt? Cardinal
  10. Which American TV show is based on a novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood? The Handmaid’s tale

Round 8: Canadian History Quiz Answers

  1. Which Viking explorer reached Newfoundland around A.D. 1000? Leif Eriksson
  2. What was the name of the war that happened before 1754 and 1763? French and Indian War
  3. When did Canada become an independent nation? 1931
  4. When did the Great Depression in Canada start? 1929
  5. Who established a french colony at Quebec City in 1608? Samuel de Champlain
  6. What accord was rejected in the 1992 national referendum? Charlottetown Accord
  7. Which act, established in 1774, granted Quebec its own legal and religious rights? The Quebec Act
  8. Which province joined Canada in 1871? British Columbia
  9. When was the last Referendum about Quebec Independence? 1995
  10. Which new Artic territory was created in 1999? Nunavut

Round 9: Canada food Quiz Answers

  1. Which Canadian dish is made of fries, cheese and gravy? Poutine
  2. Which meat pie is made with minced meat and potatoes? Tourtière
  3. What dessert was invented by female factory workers early during the Great Depression in Quebec? Pouding chĂ´meur
  4. What type of seafood can you find in a roll in Nova Scotia? Lobster
  5. What pie has a berry filling and is usually served with vanilla ice cream? Saskatoon Berry Pie
  6. Which Canadian pastry tart has a filling of butter, sugar, syrup and egg? Butter tart
  7. Which bar dessert was named after a city in British Columbia? Nanaimo bar
  8. Which Canadian sweet candy is made with boiling maple syrup and snow? Tire d’érable sur la neige (or Maple Taffy).
  9. How many layers has a Nanaimo Bar? 3
  10. What type of food is a bannock? A bread

Round 10: Canada sport Quiz Answers

  1. How many times did Canada host the Olympics (+ 1 Bonus point for the year(s) and location(s))? Three times. the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
  2. Who is the only Canadian-born World Heavyweight Boxing Champion? Tommy Burns
  3. Which popular sport in Canada is the olest organized sport in North America? Lacrosse
  4. What sport is played during the Grey Cup? Canadian football
  5. Who was the first Canadian man to reach Wimbledon Final? Milos Raonic
  6. How many Canadian teams are part of the NHL (Bonus points for each team you can name)? Seven. Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Senators, Jets, Flames, Oilers and Canucks
  7. How often are the Canada games held? Every two years
  8. What is the name of the Toronto ice hockey team? Toronto Maple Leafs
  9. What sport do the Canadian Wolverines play? Rugby
  10. Which Canadian professional golfer won the 2003 Masters Tournament? Mike Weir

Round 11: Travel Quiz Answers about Canada

  1. In which city can you find Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? Montreal
  2. Which Canadian airport has “YYZ” as an airport code? Toronto Pearson Internation Airport
  3. What is the largest train station in Canada? Toronto’s Union Station
  4. Which two cities does “The Canadian” train journey connect (1 point each)? Toronto and Vancouver
  5. If you are driving from Montreal, will it be quicker to get to Quebec City or Burlington, Vermont? Burlington, Vermont

Round 12: Funny Quiz Answers about Canada

  1. What did Canada’s Immigration Minister declare about Santa Claus in 2012? That Santa Claus was a Canadian Citizen.
  2. Canada is home to the world’s polar bear capital. Which one is it? Churchill (Northern Manitoba)
  3. What is the most common last name in Canada? Smith
  4. Which famous type of pizza was invented in Ontario? Hawaiian Pizza
  5. Which type of pasta do Canadians eat more than any other country in the world? Mac and Cheese
  6. Which Canadian city is the second-largest city in the world with a French-speaking population (after Paris)? Montreal

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