HERITAGE DAY QUIZ
Highlights of Bytown
Help us celebrate Heritage Day on Tuesday and enrich your knowledge of Ottawa’s diverse history by taking part in the following quiz. Prepared by the Recreation Cultural Facility Services Branch of the City of Ottawa, this quiz highlights significant happenings in our great city. You’re also invited to the Heritage Day celebrations at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave., on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free. Enjoy music, costumed characters and heritage tabletop displays.
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What was the name of the engineer responsible for the construction of those eight locks at Entrance Valley? A. Thomas Fuller B. Thomas McKay C. Thomas Sparks
2.
Which famous Saturday Night Live comedian was born at the Ottawa General Hospital and had a father who worked as a policy adviser for Pierre Trudeau? A. Dan Aykroyd B. John Candy C. Rick Moranis
3. On what street was The Ottawa Electric Street Railway Building located? A. Murray Street B. Albert Street C. Bank Street
4. Herman Landon built the first gristmill on which river in 1824? A. Ottawa B. Mississippi C. Carp
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In the early 20th century, many rural well owners swore that pumps made of this material supplied better-tasting water than those made of iron: A. Wood B. Stainless Steel C. Aluminum
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Designated as a heritage property in 2000, the building facade was disassembled brick by brick and reconstructed within the scope of the CF Rideau Centre expansion project. What was the name of the building? A. Woolworths Canada B. Ogilvy’s Department Store C. Daly Building 7.
In 1819 on the site of the current Canadian War Museum, Isaac Firth opened Ottawa’s first: A. Post office B. General store C. Tavern hotel
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In what year did the National Gallery of Canada relocate from Elgin Street to Sussex Drive? A. 1985 B. 1988 C. 1992
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Two hundred years ago, in 1819, Philemon Wright inaugurated the first: A. Passenger boat service B. Railway C. Stage coach service
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The sun set on the Ottawa SuperEx for the last time on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010. The historic exhibition had a 122-year history in the capital. Where was the Ottawa SuperEx located? A. Lansdowne Park B. Vincent Massey Park C. Major’s Hill Park
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In 1875, the City of Ottawa opened the Fleet Flats. Street Today, Pumping the pumps Station at this near station LeBreton still system provide using pressure this form to of the power: city’s water A. Electricity B. Water C. Coal
12. In 1962, there was a plebiscite in the municipal elections calling for the legalization of: A. Sunday sports and movies B. Sunday shopping C. Removal of street parking in residential areas
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When the Paris Circus visited Ottawa in 1903, elephants paraded by which historical downtown building? A. Russell House B. Lord Elgin Hotel C. Parliament Buildings
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In the 1960s, the Ottawa Rough Riders won the Grey Cup three times (1960, 1968 and 1969). Five players were on each championship team: Russ Jackson, Joe Poirier, Moe Racine, Jerry Selinger and Ron Stewart. Which player was named Most Valuable Player in two of the three games? A. Moe Racine B. Russ Jackson C. Joe Poirier
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The year 2019 marks the 150th anniversary for the completion of what Manotick landmark: A. Dickinson House B. Watson’s Mill C. Knox Presbyterian Church
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Built to house the former City of Nepean’s city hall, this complex was named for a past mayor of Nepean. Who is this person? A. Bob Chiarelli B. Mary Pitt C. Ben Franklin
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In what year did Ottawa’s electric streetcars go out of service? A. 1948 B. 1955 C. 1959
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In November 2005, the Ottawa Senators defeated the Buffalo Sabres 10-4, in Buffalo. It is rare for one player to score four goals in a game, but in this match, two Ottawa Senators scored four goals. Who were they? A. Daniel Alfredsson and Martin Havlat B. Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza. C. Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson
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Can you name two drive-in movie theatres that did not exist in Gloucester? A. The Aladdin and The Airport B. The Capital and The Minto C. The Queensway and The Star Top
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What building was demolished in 1938 to make way for the Confederation Square War Memorial? A. Post Office B. Sappers Bridge C. Union Train Station