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Photo: Norm Andreiw, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.Explore the diverse heart of Canada! Test your knowledge on Manitoba's rich history, iconic landmarks, unique wildlife, and local flavors.
Prairie Curious 0–4 · Winter Warrior 5–8 · True Manitoban 9–10
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Churchill is famously known as the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World' because these majestic predators gather along the coast of Hudson Bay in autumn waiting for the ice to freeze. Interestingly, you can also see thousands of friendly beluga whales here during the summer months!
Photo: Travel Manitoba, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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During World War I, Canadian soldier Harry Colebourn bought a female black bear cub in Ontario and named her 'Winnie' after his hometown of Winnipeg. He brought her to England, where she eventually lived at the London Zoo and inspired author A.A. Milne to create the beloved character.
Photo: E. H. Shepard, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Louis Riel is celebrated as the father of Manitoba. He led the Métis people in establishing a provisional government, which negotiated the terms under which Manitoba entered the Canadian Confederation in 1870. Today, he is honored with a provincial holiday in February.
Photo: Photographer: I. Bennetto & Co. (Israel Bennetto, 1860-1946)(possibly) En, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Forks has been a meeting place for over 6,000 years. It is located where the red-clay-colored Red River meets the Assiniboine River. Historically, this junction was a vital hub for Indigenous fur trading and later for European settlers.
Photo: Ethan Sahagun, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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Designed by Antoine Predock, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first national museum built outside of Canada's National Capital Region. Its iconic design features a glass cloud wrapping around the building and a 100-meter-tall spire called the Tower of Hope.
Photo: Ethan Sahagun, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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The prairie crocus became Manitoba's official flower in 1906 after a vote by the province's school children. This lavender-colored wildflower is incredibly hardy, often poking its furry petals straight through the melting winter snow.
Photo: Jerzy Strzelecki, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Honey dill sauce is a beloved Manitoban staple made from just honey, mayonnaise, and dried dill. It was created by mistake at Mitzi's Chicken Finger Restaurant in Winnipeg when the owner tried to copy another recipe. It is rarely found outside the province!
Photo: Drewber83, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Held every February in Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg's French quarter, Festival du Voyageur is Western Canada's largest winter festival. It celebrates the rich history of French-Canadian voyageurs and Métis culture with giant snow sculptures, traditional music, and maple taffy.
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While the Ottawa branch focuses on collector coins, the Winnipeg plant produces all of Canada's circulation coins. Remarkably, it has also minted billions of coins for over 75 countries around the world, from Colombia to New Zealand, due to its world-class efficiency.
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Lake Winnipeg is a giant freshwater lake covering over 24,000 square kilometers. It plays a massive role in Manitoba's tourism and commercial fishing industries. Its watershed is incredibly vast, draining water from four Canadian provinces and four US states.
Photo: NormanEinstein, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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