Geography and Symbols: Canada citizenship test questions
Practice questions for the Canada citizenship test.
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20 free sample questions
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1.Which is the largest city in Canada?
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Ottawa
- Vancouver
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Answer: Toronto
Toronto is in Ontario. It is also the country’s main financial centre.
From the official guide: “Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the country’s main financial centre.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
2.What are Canada’s national colours?
- Green and gold
- Blue and white
- Red and white
- Red and blue
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Answer: Red and white
Red and white have been the national colours since 1921. They are the colours of the national flag today.
From the official guide: “Red and white had been colours of France and England since the Middle Ages and the national colours of Canada since 1921.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
3.In what year was the new Canadian flag raised for the first time?
- 1965
- 1867
- 1921
- 1982
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Answer: 1965
The red-white-red pattern comes from the flag of the Royal Military College in Kingston. Before 1965 the Canadian Red Ensign served as the flag for about 100 years.
From the official guide: “A new Canadian flag was raised for the first time in 1965.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
4.Which three provinces are the Prairie Provinces?
- Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba
- Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon
- Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
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Answer: Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
The Prairie Provinces are rich in energy resources and have some of the most fertile farmland in the world. The region is mostly dry, with cold winters and hot summers.
From the official guide: “Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are the Prairie Provinces” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
5.Which country is Canada’s largest international trading partner?
- China
- The United Kingdom
- Mexico
- The United States
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Answer: The United States
Canada and the United States are each other’s largest trading partner. Over three-quarters of Canadian exports go there.
From the official guide: “Our largest international trading partner is the United States.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
6.Which sport is considered Canada’s national winter sport?
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- Curling
- Hockey
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Answer: Hockey
Hockey is Canada’s most popular spectator sport. Ice hockey was developed in Canada in the 1800s.
From the official guide: “is considered to be the national winter sport” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
7.How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
- Nine provinces and four territories
- Thirteen provinces
- Twelve provinces and one territory
- Ten provinces and three territories
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Answer: Ten provinces and three territories
Each province and territory has its own capital city. The guide says you should know the capital of your own province or territory as well as that of Canada.
From the official guide: “Canada has ten provinces and three territories.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
8.What is the capital of British Columbia?
- Vancouver
- Edmonton
- Whitehorse
- Victoria
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Answer: Victoria
Victoria is a tourist centre and the headquarters of the navy’s Pacific fleet. Vancouver has the country’s largest and busiest port but is not the capital.
From the official guide: “The capital, Victoria, is a tourist centre and headquarters of the navy’s Pacific fleet.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
9.What is Canada’s best-known symbol?
- The maple leaf
- The Crown
- The beaver
- The fleur-de-lys
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Answer: The maple leaf
In the 1700s French Canadians adopted maple leaves as a symbol. They are also carved into the headstones of fallen soldiers buried overseas and in Canada.
From the official guide: “The maple leaf is Canada’s best-known symbol.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
10.Which province is the largest producer of oil and gas?
- Alberta
- Ontario
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Saskatchewan
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Answer: Alberta
Alberta is the most populous Prairie province. The oil sands in its north are being developed as a major energy source.
From the official guide: “Alberta is the largest producer of oil and gas” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
11.What is the capital of Canada?
- Montreal
- Ottawa
- Québec City
- Toronto
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Answer: Ottawa
Ottawa is on the Ottawa River. Queen Victoria chose it as the capital in 1857.
From the official guide: “Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
12.Where does Canada rank among the countries of the earth by size?
- Largest
- Fifth largest
- Third largest
- Second largest
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Answer: Second largest
Canada covers 10 million square kilometres. The guide calls it the second largest country on earth.
From the official guide: “Canada is the second largest country on earth” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
13.Which is the official summer sport of Canada?
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Canadian football
- Baseball
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Answer: Lacrosse
Lacrosse is an ancient sport first played by Aboriginal people. Soccer has the most registered players of any game in Canada.
From the official guide: “Lacrosse, an ancient sport first played by Aboriginals, is the official summer sport.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
14.What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
- Regina
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Saskatoon
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Answer: Regina
Regina is home to the training academy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Saskatoon is the largest city in the province.
From the official guide: “Regina, the capital, is home to the training academy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
15.What does “Nunavut” mean in Inuktitut?
- Great river
- The people
- Village
- Our land
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Answer: Our land
Nunavut was established in 1999 from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories. Its population is about 85% Inuit.
From the official guide: “Nunavut, meaning “our land” in Inuktitut” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
16.Why is the North often called the “Land of the Midnight Sun”?
- At the height of summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours
- Its flags show a sun
- It has the most sunny days in Canada
- The sun never sets all year
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Answer: At the height of summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours
In winter the opposite happens. The sun disappears and darkness sets in for three months.
From the official guide: “at the height of summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
17.Which province was once known as the “breadbasket of the world”?
- Ontario
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
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Answer: Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has 40% of the arable land in Canada. It is the country’s largest producer of grains and oilseeds.
From the official guide: “once known as the “breadbasket of the world”” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
18.When is Thanksgiving Day in Canada?
- The fourth Thursday of November
- The first Monday of September
- The Monday preceding May 25
- The second Monday of October
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Answer: The second Monday of October
The guide lists the national public holidays and other important dates. Thanksgiving Day falls on the second Monday of October.
From the official guide: “Second Monday of October” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
19.Which of Canada’s ports is its largest and busiest?
- The Port of Montreal
- The Port of Vancouver
- The Port of Halifax
- The Port of Saint John
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Answer: The Port of Vancouver
British Columbia is known as Canada’s Pacific gateway. The Port of Vancouver handles billions of dollars in goods traded around the world.
From the official guide: “The Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and busiest” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
20.Which tower of the Parliament Buildings was completed in 1927 in memory of the First World War?
- The Memorial Tower
- The Victoria Tower
- The Peace Tower
- The Centre Block
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Answer: The Peace Tower
The Centre Block was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1916 and rebuilt in 1922. The Peace Tower followed in 1927.
From the official guide: “The Peace Tower was completed in 1927 in memory of the First World War.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
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