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145 free Canadian trivia questions with answers — geography quiz, new questions added Oct 2026.
55 free Canadian trivia questions with answers. Think you know Canada? Put your knowledge to the test with our comprehensive Canadian trivia quiz covering history, geography, culture, and iconic landmarks. Whether you're a Canadian native or simply fascinated by the Great White North, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the country's rich heritage and modern achievements.
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Q 01What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Ottawa was the Queen's pick at the end of 1857: rival cities made the choice too risky for colonial politicians, so they handed it to her.
Q 02Which two languages share equal official status in Canada's Parliament and government?
English and French
English and French were made equal in federal institutions by the 1969 Official Languages Act, urged by a royal commission on bilingualism, so federal offices must serve the public in either one.
Q 03What animal is an official national symbol of Canada and appears on its five-cent coin?
Beaver
The beaver earned its place through the fur trade: European demand for its pelts, prized for felt hats, drove the exploration of much of the country, and Parliament made it an emblem in 1975.
Q 04Which river, flowing north to the Arctic Ocean, forms Canada's longest river system?
Mackenzie
The Mackenzie is named for Alexander Mackenzie, the fur trader who followed it in 1789 hoping it would lead to the Pacific and came out on the Arctic coast instead.
Q 05Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?
John A. Macdonald
John A. Macdonald resigned in 1873 over the Pacific Scandal, in which his party took money from men seeking the railway contract, then won office back in 1878 and held it until his death.
Q 06What is the official national summer sport of Canada?
Lacrosse
Lacrosse began as a First Nations game; a young dentist, George Beers, wrote down its first set of rules, and Parliament confirmed it as the national summer sport in 1994.
Q 07What prominent symbol is featured at the center of the Canadian national flag?
Maple leaf
The 11-pointed red maple leaf sits on a white square between two red bars; the flag was adopted in 1965, and the leaf has symbolised Canada since the 19th century.
Q 08Which province covers more of Canada's land than any other?
Quebec
Quebec covers more than 1.5 million square kilometres, about 15% of Canada; counting provinces and territories together, only one northern territory is larger.
Q 09What is the capital city of Alberta?
Edmonton
Edmonton was picked over Calgary as capital when Alberta became a province in 1905; Calgary has since grown into the larger city, feeding the rivalry known as the Battle of Alberta.
Q 10How many provinces does Canada have?
10
10 provinces: Canada began with four in 1867 and reached ten only in 1949, while its three territories are counted separately.
Q 11What is the capital city of Nova Scotia?
Halifax
Halifax, founded by the British in 1749, is Nova Scotia's capital and largest city, built around one of the world's largest natural harbours.
Q 12Paul Henderson's goal with 34 seconds left won hockey's 1972 Summit Series for Canada against which country?
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union stunned Canada by winning the opening game; Canada took the series only by winning the last three games in Moscow, each on a Henderson goal.
Q 13What is the capital city of British Columbia?
Victoria
Victoria, capital of the old Vancouver Island colony, was named capital of the united colony in 1868, two years after the merger, and stayed so even as Vancouver grew far larger.
Q 21Which Canadian city hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics?
Montreal
Montreal's 1976 Games left an Olympic Stadium debt that took until 2006 to pay off, which is how the 'Big O' came to be called the 'Big Owe'.
Q 22Which Canadian singer recorded 'My Heart Will Go On', the theme to 1997's Titanic?
Celine Dion
Celine Dion did not want to record 'My Heart Will Go On' at first; her husband and manager, René Angélil, persuaded her to sing a demo for the film's composer.
Q 23Which Canadian capital, founded by Champlain in 1608, still has its fortified walls, the only ones left north of Mexico?
Quebec City
Quebec City nearly lost its walls in the 1870s: demolition of the old gates had begun when the Governor General, Lord Dufferin, stepped in to save and restore the fortifications.
Q 14Which popular Canadian dish consists of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy?
Poutine
Poutine first appeared in rural snack bars in the late 1950s, with several towns claiming to have invented it, and was mocked for years before it became a celebrated symbol of its home province.
Q 15Which Canadian actor is known for roles in films like 'The Matrix' series and 'John Wick'?
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and raised in Toronto, where he dropped out of high school to chase acting work before breaking through in Hollywood.
Q 16In what year did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms come into force?
1982
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is Part I of the Constitution Act, 1982, proclaimed by Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa on April 17, 1982 when Canada patriated its constitution.
Q 17What is the highest mountain in Canada?
Mount Logan
Mount Logan was long listed at 6,050 metres until a 1992 expedition measured it at 5,959; it is still North America's second-highest peak, after Denali.
Q 18Which Canadian invented the sport of basketball?
James Naismith
James Naismith was asked to invent an indoor game for the winter months; he wanted boxes for goals, but the janitor could only find two peach baskets.
Q 19What is the capital city of New Brunswick?
Fredericton
Fredericton was fixed on as capital by New Brunswick's first governor, Thomas Carleton, who preferred its central inland site, seen as easier to defend, to the larger port of Saint John.
Q 20What is the most populous city in Canada?
Toronto
Toronto spent most of its history as Canada's second city: Montreal was the country's largest for about a century and a half before Toronto overtook it late in the 20th century.
Q 24What type of tree is Canada's official national tree?
Maple
The maple tree, with its iconic leaf, has been a prominent symbol of Canada for centuries and was officially recognized as the national arboreal emblem in 1996.
Q 25The world's highest tides can be found in which Canadian bay?
Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy's tides range about 16 metres because the long, funnel-shaped bay resonates with the Atlantic tide, piling the water higher toward its narrow head.
Q 26Which Canadian city is home to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights?
Winnipeg
Winnipeg got the museum through local media magnate Izzy Asper, who proposed it in 2000; after his death his daughter Gail led the drive that made it the first national museum outside the capital region.
Q 27Which province, home to a large Acadian community, is Canada's only officially bilingual one?
New Brunswick
New Brunswick went officially bilingual in 1969 because roughly three in ten of its people have French as their mother tongue, most of them Acadians.
Q 28What is the capital city of the Yukon?
Whitehorse
Whitehorse took over as capital in 1953 from Dawson City, the old gold-rush town, after wartime road building had made it the territory's transport hub.
Q 29Who was the first female Prime Minister of Canada?
Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell became Canada's 19th Prime Minister in June 1993, the first woman to hold the office; she lost the October 1993 election after four months in power.
Q 30Which province hosted the 1864 Charlottetown Conference that set Confederation in motion, yet waited until 1873 to join?
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island hosted a meeting called to unite only the Maritime colonies; leaders from the Province of Canada asked to attend and persuaded the delegates to aim for a far bigger union.