How to visit Ottawa
  • 1. What is the official language of Ottawa?
A) Both English and French
B) French
C) English
D) Ojibwe
  • 2. Which famous canal runs through the heart of Ottawa?
A) Panama Canal
B) Welland Canal
C) Erie Canal
D) Rideau Canal
  • 3. What is the name of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa?
A) Capitol Hill
B) The Legislature
C) Government House
D) Parliament Hill
  • 4. What is the name of the Prime Minister's residence in Ottawa?
A) Rideau Hall
B) Parliament House
C) The White House North
D) 24 Sussex Drive
  • 5. What is the official currency of Canada?
A) British Pound
B) Euro
C) US Dollar
D) Canadian Dollar
  • 6. Which museum in Ottawa focuses on Canadian history?
A) Canadian War Museum
B) Canada Aviation and Space Museum
C) Canadian Museum of History
D) National Gallery of Canada
  • 7. What is a popular activity on the Rideau Canal in winter?
A) Boating
B) Skating
C) Swimming
D) Fishing
  • 8. What is a popular Ottawa food delicacy?
A) Nanaimo Bars
B) Montreal Smoked Meat
C) Poutine
D) BeaverTails
  • 9. Which festival celebrates tulips in Ottawa?
A) Ottawa Flower Festival
B) National Tulip Festival
C) Spring Bloom Festival
D) Canadian Tulip Festival
  • 10. Which province is Ottawa the capital of?
A) It's the capital of Canada, not a province.
B) Quebec
C) Alberta
D) Ontario
  • 11. Which of these museums has a world-renowned art collection?
A) Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
B) Canadian Museum of Nature
C) Diefenbunker
D) National Gallery of Canada
  • 12. What is Rideau Hall?
A) The Governor General's residence
B) A local university
C) A popular restaurant
D) A shopping mall
  • 13. When is Canada Day celebrated?
A) May 24th
B) December 25th
C) July 1st
D) August 1st
  • 14. What is the ByWard Market known for?
A) Government buildings
B) Car dealerships
C) Food and craft vendors
D) Antique shops
  • 15. Which river runs through Ottawa?
A) St. Lawrence River
B) Rideau River
C) Mississippi River
D) Ottawa River
  • 16. What is the best way to get around downtown Ottawa?
A) Renting a horse
B) Hitchhiking
C) Walking, biking, or public transportation
D) Driving is always best
  • 17. What is the name of Ottawa's light rail transit system?
A) Metro
B) The Underground
C) O-Train
D) Ottawa Express
  • 18. Which war is the Canadian War Museum primarily focused on?
A) The Napoleonic Wars
B) All of Canada's military history
C) The American Civil War
D) World War II
  • 19. What type of building is the Diefenbunker?
A) A hotel
B) A Cold War bunker
C) A brewery
D) A church
  • 20. What should you pack if visiting Ottawa in the winter?
A) Sandals
B) Shorts and a t-shirt
C) Just a light jacket
D) Warm layers, including a hat, gloves, and scarf
  • 21. What kind of animals might you see in Gatineau Park?
A) Deer and other wildlife
B) Alligators
C) Penguins
D) Lions
  • 22. Which city is located directly across the Ottawa River from Ottawa?
A) Toronto
B) Montreal
C) Gatineau
D) Quebec City
  • 23. What is a common souvenir to buy in Ottawa?
A) Statue of Liberty replica
B) Maple Syrup
C) British flag
D) Eiffel Tower replica
  • 24. What is the best time of year to visit Ottawa for outdoor activities?
A) Fall
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Any time is equal
  • 25. What is the Changing of the Guard ceremony?
A) A dance performance
B) A ceremony for changing traffic lights
C) A military ceremony at Parliament Hill
D) A religious ritual
  • 26. What is the name of the large park located just outside Ottawa in Quebec?
A) Parc Mont-Tremblant
B) Algonquin Park
C) La Mauricie National Park
D) Gatineau Park
  • 27. Which sport is most popular among Canadians?
A) Basketball
B) Baseball
C) Ice Hockey
D) Football
  • 28. What is a 'loonie'?
A) A type of bird
B) A slang term for a Canadian person
C) A Canadian one-dollar coin
D) A type of poutine
  • 29. What is 'Canada's Cold War Museum'?
A) Diefenbunker
B) Canadian War Museum
C) Canadian Museum of History
D) National Gallery of Canada
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