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Nova Scotia
Contributed by: Simmons
  • 1. What is the capital city of Nova Scotia?
A) Halifax
B) Sydney
C) Dartmouth
D) Yarmouth
  • 2. Which ocean borders Nova Scotia to the east?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
  • 3. Which famous trail runs through Nova Scotia's highlands and valleys?
A) West Coast Trail
B) Chilkoot Trail
C) Cabot Trail
D) Long Trail
  • 4. Which indigenous tribe is native to Nova Scotia?
A) Mohawk
B) Mi'kmaq
C) Inuit
D) Cree
  • 5. What is the provincial flower of Nova Scotia?
A) Goldenrod
B) Mayflower
C) Trillium
D) Fireweed
  • 6. What is the nickname for the residents of Nova Scotia?
A) Haligonians
B) Cape Bretoners
C) Acadians
D) Bluenosers
  • 7. Which famous ship sank off the coast of Nova Scotia in 1912?
A) Titanic
B) Empress of Ireland
C) Andrea Doria
D) Lusitania
  • 8. Which university in Halifax is known for its medical programs?
A) Saint Mary's University
B) University of King's College
C) Dalhousie University
D) Mount Saint Vincent University
  • 9. Which famous music festival takes place annually in Nova Scotia?
A) Firefly Music Festival
B) Omaha Summer Arts Festival
C) Stan Rogers Folk Festival
D) Montebello Rockfest
  • 10. Which province is located directly west of Nova Scotia?
A) Quebec
B) Prince Edward Island
C) New Brunswick
D) Ontario
  • 11. What is the largest island in Nova Scotia?
A) Long Island
B) Brier Island
C) Sable Island
D) Cape Breton Island
  • 12. Which famous folk artist was born in Nova Scotia and known for her brightly colored paintings?
A) Maud Lewis
B) Lawren Harris
C) Tom Thomson
D) Emily Carr
  • 13. Which Canadian province is connected to Nova Scotia by the Confederation Bridge?
A) Quebec
B) Newfoundland and Labrador
C) British Columbia
D) Prince Edward Island
  • 14. What is the name of the national park located on the southwestern shores of Nova Scotia?
A) Kejimkujik National Park
B) Cape Breton Highlands National Park
C) Gros Morne National Park
D) Fundy National Park
  • 15. Which Acadian village in Nova Scotia is known for its vibrant culture and traditional music?
A) Lunenburg
B) Annapolis Royal
C) Peggy's Cove
D) Cheticamp
  • 16. Which historic fortress in Nova Scotia was originally built by the French in the 18th century?
A) Fortress of Charlemont
B) Fortress of Louisbourg
C) Fort Beauséjour
D) Fort Anne
  • 17. Which iconic Canadian singer hails from Nova Scotia?
A) Justin Bieber
B) Shania Twain
C) Anne Murray
D) Celine Dion
  • 18. What is the traditional fishing industry of Nova Scotia?
A) Tuna fishing
B) Salmon fishing
C) Shark fishing
D) Lobster fishing
  • 19. What is the historic site in Nova Scotia that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Peggy's Cove
B) Grand-Pré
C) Annapolis Royal
D) Lunenburg
  • 20. What is the name of the iconic lighthouse located in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia?
A) Cape Henry Lighthouse
B) Faro de Moncloa
C) Portland Head Light
D) Peggy's Point Lighthouse
  • 21. Which Canadian Prime Minister is associated with Nova Scotia?
A) Justin Trudeau
B) Robert Borden
C) Pierre Trudeau
D) Stephen Harper
  • 22. In what year did Nova Scotia become a Canadian province?
A) 1999
B) 1867
C) 1901
D) 1945
  • 23. What is the name of the iconic rock formation in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia?
A) Rocky Mountain
B) Stonehenge
C) Devil's Tower
D) Hopewell Rocks
  • 24. Which famous pirate might have buried treasure in Nova Scotia according to legends?
A) Calico Jack
B) Blackbeard
C) Anne Bonny
D) Captain Kidd
  • 25. What is the traditional Acadian dish originating from Nova Scotia?
A) BeaverTail
B) Rappie Pie
C) Poutine
D) Bannock
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