Canadian Symbols Flashcards
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What animal appears on the Canadian five-cent coin (nickel)?
Answer: Beaver
The beaver has appeared on the Canadian nickel since 1937, recognizing its role in the fur trade that built the nation.
Which bird is depicted on the Canadian one-dollar coin (loonie)?
Answer: Common loon
The common loon has been featured on the Canadian dollar coin since 1987, which is why the coin is nicknamed the 'loonie.'
What is the official national sport of Canada played in summer?
Answer: Lacrosse
Lacrosse was declared Canada's national summer sport in 1994, having originated with Indigenous peoples.
What is the official national sport of Canada played in winter?
Answer: Ice hockey
Ice hockey was declared Canada's national winter sport in 1994 and is deeply embedded in Canadian culture.
The Vimy Ridge Memorial is located in which country?
Answer: France
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial stands in France on the site of the Battle of Vimy Ridge fought in April 1917.
What colour are the two vertical bands on the Canadian flag?
Answer: Red
The Canadian flag features two red vertical bands on either side of a white square containing a red maple leaf.
Which flower is the floral emblem of Ontario?
Answer: White trillium
The white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) has been Ontario's official floral emblem since 1937.