1. Sectors
   Provinces
2. States
   Territories

The three territories of Canada are the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. You may wonder what the differences between a province and a territory might be, and one difference is that the two are handled differently in terms of administration.

1. Typical turtle
   Pouty Pelican
2. Mighty Mouse
   House hippo

The house hippo is one animal that almost any Canadian will remember! Introduced to the country in 1999, the house hippo was part of an ad for the Concerned Children's Advertisers which gained extreme popularity. Kids at the time fondly look back on this iconic Canadian creature.

1. Maple leaf
   Tim Horton's cup
2. Iceberg
   Snowflakes

The maple leaf is one of the most important official symbols of Canada that there is. It is found on one of the most important representative aspects of the country, the national flag of Canada.

1. Lacrosse
   Basketball
2. Tennis
   Badminton

Lacrosse is one of the official sports of Canada, specifically, the official summer sport. While hockey might be looked at as one of the most popular sports in the country, lacrosse has its fair share of players as well.

1. Saskatchewan
   British Columbia
2. Quebec
   Newfoundland

Newfoundland isn't called new for no reason! It's the newest province to join the confederation, which took place in 1949, but its name has also been through a change. It's now officially known as "Newfoundland and Labrador."

1. Sorry!
   Monopoly
2. Trivial Pursuit
   Candy Land

In Montreal, a pair of friends invented this now-iconic game of trivia. Th game proved to be so popular that it has been inducted into the Games Hall of Fame as of the early nineties. It's one more great reason to be proud to be Canadian.

1. July 1
   January 12
2. July 4
   September 18

Canada became a country on July 1, 1867. Before this date, Canada was very different and went through many changes upon Confederation. For example, the provinces slowly started being formed.

1. CN Tower
   Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
2. Vancouver Public Library
   Parliament Hill

Parliament Hill is the base for all government activities in the country. It's where the Prime Minister conducts business and where the House of Commons meets to vote and discuss issues that affect the country.

1. Mike Myers
   Celine Dion
2. Natalie Portman
   Jim Carrey

Canada is home to many talented people in all walks of life. Natalie Portman is not from Canada, but rather Israel. Some Canadians are well-known to be from the country, like Justin Bieber for example, while others may not be as closely associated with the country in the minds of others.

1. Loonie
   Penny
2. Toonie
   Five dollar bill

A loonie would be the easiest way to pay, as this equals exactly one dollar. Some Canadian coins can make purchases much easier through these coins. A toonie equals two dollars, and it can be helpful when you just need some change for that morning coffee.

1. Cook the Cookie
   Cap the Cappuccino
2. Dunk the Donut
   Roll Up the Rim

Roll Up the Rim is one contest that Canadians always look forward to. While it may not be as likely that you'll win a car or money, you can always look forward to winning something smaller like a coffee or a donut.

1. Great Slave Lake
   Lake Ontario
2. Rideau Canal
   James Bay

The Rideau Canal is one place that most people love to visit in the winter months. It runs through Ottawa, Ontario, Canada's capital, and it's one of those attractions you have to watch for, as it's sometimes closed due to the ice not being stable enough.

1. One
   Two
2. Three
   Four

One important part of living in Canada is to know who you have protecting you and your fellow Canadians, as well as who works to help others. The three military branches of Canada are the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

1. Finnish
   Spanish
2. French
   Italian

When living in Canada, it can be helpful to know a little bit of French here and there. However, if you visit Canada and you're from France or another French-speaking country, then you will probably notice some differences in the French spoken here.

1. Educating Canadians on their history
   Promoting the libraries around the country
2. To promote history classes
   As a way to influence the way citizens voted

Heritage Minutes are an important part of Canadian television, reminding Canadians of their heritage and their past. It featured many important and influential Canadians from Jacques Cartier to Laura Secord.

1. You cannot ride a bicycle on the road.
   You cannot be found guilty for saying "sorry."
2. You need a permit to play street hockey.
   You cannot keep a dog fenced in your backyard.

The Apology Act was put in place in 2009, making the stereotype that Canadians always apologize a little more real. In court, it was once possible to be found guilty for apologizing, but since this act, it no longer means that you're admitting your guilt.

1. Concert
   Festival
2. Contest
   Stampede

People who have visited the Calgary Stampede will tell you that there's nothing else like it! It's truly a cowgirl or cowboy's dream. Each year over a million attendees show up to the world-renowned event.

1. Prime Minister
   Members of Parliament
2. Governor General
   Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Governor General plays an important role in Canada, representing the Queen in all matters. One of the most important matters is giving Royal Assent, which is an approval for laws within the country.

1. The Royal Canadian Legion
   The Royal Canadian Air Force
2. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
   The Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint id responsible for creating the money that Canadians use every day. Aside from the typical loonies and toonies, the Mint also provides specialty coins that celebrate certain occasions.

1. Edmonton
   Toronto
2. Vancouver
   Montreal

Edmonton is home to the West Edmonton Mall, which is not only the biggest shopping mall in Canada, but also in North America. It's one place you have to visit at least once in your lifetime, or every day if you choose to live in Edmonton!

1. Access to free driver's education training
   Free day care services for children
2. A benefit for those who graduate school
   Free health care

Free health care is a great benefit for Canadian citizens, but there are some aspects that are not covered by universal health care. For example, dental care is not covered for free by the Canadian health care plan.

1. Mirages
   Aurora Borealis
2. Pyrocumulus Clouds
   Chinooks

The Chinook winds are like nothing you've ever experienced before. You could be wearing a jacket, but when he winds come up, you might take your jacket off! This is because the winds have a way of warming up the air in the west.

1. Milk
   Crackers
2. Water
   Cookies

Much to the surprise of the rest of the world, in certain places in Canada you can get milk in bags instead of a carton. Places where this is usually available are Ontario and British Columbia, but it can sometimes be found in other places also.

1. Quebec
   Manitoba
2. British Columbia
   Ontario

Quebec is the largest province in the country by far. It's over 1.6 million square kilometers, while the smallest province in contrast is Prince Edward Island. The size of PEI is a small 5,000 square kilometers.

1. Ogopogo
   Griffin
2. Unicorn
   Leprechaun

The Ogopogo is a monster according to Canadian legend which lives in Lake Okanagan, British Columbia. In short, it's most often described as the Canadian Loch Ness monster as it is said to live underwater.

1. Wilfrid Laurier
   Charles Tupper
2. William Lyon Mackenzie King
   Sir John A. MacDonald

Sir John A. Macdonald became the first prime minister of the country in 1867 and ended up in office twice during his life. Before coming to Canada, he was a lawyer who lived in Scotland. He is of great importance to the country as he was the first of the many leaders in charge.

1. Quebec City
   Toronto
2. Sault Ste. Marie
   Montreal

Montreal is primarily French-speaking, but bilingual individuals make up even more of the population. So if Montreal is the city of your dreams, it would be best to read up and study some French if you're not as familiar with it!

1. The sun almost never sets at times.
   The light isn't as bright there.
2. Everyone is really happy.
   A typical work day starts at midnight.

The Northwest Territories is unique in many ways, but one important thing about the territory is that it is known to have sun at almost all times of the day and night during the summer months. That can make bedtime a little more confusing for most!

1. "In Flanders Fields"
   "The Road Not Taken"
2. "Invictus"
   "The Raven"

Written by John McCrae during World War I, the poem is one that is very common to hear on Nov. 11, which is Remembrance Day in Canada. The poem speaks of the poppies, which are a symbol of respect and remembrance of the troops who fought on behalf of Canada.

1. Trans-Canada Highway
   All-Aboard Canada Route 1
2. Country Road 2
   Canada-wide Highway

It's likely that if you ever plan a trip from one place in Canada to another, you'll likely pass on the Trans-Canada Highway. It keeps each of the 10 provinces connected to one another and makes it much easier to travel.

1. I know, eh?
   You picked up the kids from day care, eh?
2. Eh?
   Eh, it's time to go?

"Eh" can be used in countless ways. Most commonly, you'll hear it after a sentence, often used when the speaker is looking for agreement or when asking a question. It's arguably the most famous word associated with Canada, so it's important to know how it is used if you're planning on living here.

1. 108
   95
2. 42
   12

Canada has a relatively small population for the amount of land within the country. This means that there is so much natural beauty to explore. The national parks are just one place that you can explore, but they provide one of the greatest opportunities.

1. "Great White North"
   "Freedom Rings"
2. "O Canada"
   "Snow Covered Country"

Becoming the official anthem of the country in 1980, the song was actually written 100 years before then. Its purpose was also much different, originally meant to be for the occasion of St. John Baptiste.

1. Beaver
   Moose
2. Canada Goose
   Eagle

While the other animals here are all important and heavily associated with the country, the beaver is the official national animal. Part of its status as a national animal is because the trading of beaver pelts was a large industry at one time in the country.

1. Canada Day festivities
   Voting
2. Snowy days
   Daylight saving time

Daylight saving time is something that almost all of Canada participates throughout the year. In the summer months, the clocks go ahead by an hour. In the winter, they're set backward by an hour. It's always nice to get that extra hour of sleep in!