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Quebec trivia

Canada's French province has a very unique history - but how much do you know about it? Take our Quebec quiz and discover La Belle Province. Score 1 point for every correct answer.

1. The landscape of the picturesque village of Baie-Saint Paul was formed by what?
A. Glaciers
B. A meteorite
C. Moving tectonic plates
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.

2. What is the name of the Carnaval de Quebec mascot?
A. Joie
B. Bonfemme
C. Bonhomme
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.


3. Montreal's Metro has four lines. What are they?
A. Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow
B. Orange, Red, Yellow, Green
C. West, Orange, East, Blue
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.

4. The Canadian Museum of Civilization is located in what southern St. Lawrence community?
A. Laval
B. Gatineau
C. Saguenay
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.

5. What Roman Catholic basilica was completed on Montreal's Mount Royal in 1967?
A. St. Patrick's Basilica
B. Saint Joseph's Oratory
C. Notre-Dame Basilica
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.

6. 'Cretons' is popular in Quebecois cuisine. What is it?
A. Crunchy croutons
B. Fried veal bits
C. Pork spread
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.

7. During the Second World War, Dorval was chosen to be what?
A. Bombed by the enemy
B. A ferry command and military airport
C. A railway hub
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.

8. What is Quebec's largest ski resort?
A. Mont Tremblant
B. Monte-Sainte-Anne
C. Stoneham Mountain
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.

9. An entire section of this city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. What is it?
A. Montreal
B. Quebec City
C. Gatineau
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.

10. This Quebec city is the second oldest city in Canada, with only Quebec City older. What is it?
A. Trois Rivieres
B. Montreal
C. Brossard
Did you guess right? Click here to find out.

How did you do?
1 - 4 correct: Trop mauvais! You'll want to brush up on your Quebecois knowledge!
5 - 7 correct: Non mauvais. Visit Canoe Travel's Quebec section to learn more about La Belle Province.
8 - 10 correct: Bravo! You sure know your history.

 

This story was posted on Sat, September 1, 2007



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