Canada is as big as it is full of surprising facts and stories about its history and the remarkable men and women who have helped to shape it.
These facts about Canada, from history to geography, might be something that lifelong Canadian residents already know, but others might surprise even the biggest trivia buffs.
Sure, it&#8217;s common knowledge that the maple leaf is the symbol of Canada and that hockey is the country&#8217;s official national winter sport. But what about lesser-known facts about the history of the Canadian currency and tidbits about some provinces?
Take the quiz and find out just how well you know some of these facts about The Great White North.
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Canada is as big as it is full of surprising facts and stories about its history and the men and women who have helped to shape it.