HERITAGE DAY HISTORY LESSON
Test your knowledge of Colonel By and all things Ottawa
Celebrate Heritage Day and prove your knowledge of Ottawa’s rich and diverse history by taking part in the following quiz. Prepared by the City of Ottawa’s Cultural & Heritage Services Branch, this quiz will encourage you to think back to remember significant happenings in this great city. You are also invited to participate in the Heritage Day celebrations at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy music, costumed characters and many heritage tabletop displays.
1 Which of the following parks was the first to be dedicated by the City of Ottawa? A. Confederation Park B. Lansdowne Park C. Major’s Hill Park D. Rockcliffe Park 2 True or false? The Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park is the oldest venue still standing to have hosted a Stanley Cup Championship match. 3 The City of Ottawa of today was created from the amalgamation of 12 municipalities in what year? A. 1997 B. 1999 C. 2001 D. 2003 4 There are two arenas in Ottawa named after female athletes. One is the Elizabeth Manley International Rink in the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex in the Orléans area. The other is named after Barbara Ann Scott. Can you name the recreation complex where the Barbara Ann Scott Arena is located? A. Jim Durrell Complex B. Pinecrest Recreation Centre C. St-Laurent Complex D. Walter Baker Sports Centre 5 The Ottawa 67’s won the Memorial Cup (the trophy awarded to the Canadian Junior Hockey League champions) in 1984 and 1999. When was the last time the team participated in the yearend Memorial Cup tournament? A. 2004 B. 2005 C. 2006 D. 2007 6 Originally built as a theatre venue, Barrymore’s Music Hall building is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2014. What was the theatre’s name at its time of inauguration? A. Capitol Theatre B. Centre Theatre C. Imperial Theatre D. Regent Theatre 7 The Ottawa RedBlacks will play their inaugural season in 2014, marking the return of the Canadian Football League to Ottawa. What was the name of Ottawa’s last franchise in the CFL?
Hint: Rhymes with “cavalcade.” 8 True or false: Marlborough Park is at the intersection of Marlborough Avenue and Mann Avenue in the Sandy Hill area. 9 Which of these two communities was first established: Bytown (the name of Ottawa until 1855) or Richmond? 10 Which of the following parks was the original location of the Royal Ottawa Golf Club? A. Brantwood Park B. Stanley Park C. Strathcona Park D. Windsor Park 11 In what year was Ottawa’s Transitway inaugurated? A. 1977 B. 1979 C. 1981 D. 1983 12 The latest National Hockey League divisional realignment has the Ottawa Senators playing in the Atlantic Division. In what division did they play in 1992-1993, their inaugural season? A. Adams B. Norris C. Patrick D. Smythe 13 Until 1914, the aldermen/ councillors on Ottawa City Council did not receive any remuneration for their service to the public. How much were they paid 100 years ago? A. $300 B. $1,000 C. $3,000 D. $6,000 14 Which of the following members of the current Ottawa City Council has been a municipal elected representative for the longest uninterrupted period of time? A. Rick Chiarelli B. Diane Holmes C. Doug Thompson D. Marianne Wilkinson 15 The Rideau Canal is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally built from 1826 to 1832, its purpose was to enhance Upper Canada’s defence preparedness in case of conflict with the United States. Can you name the British military official in charge of its construction? 16 True or false: Ottawa’s first policewoman was appointed 100 years ago this year. 17 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War. A number of Ottawa regiments contributed to the war effort. Do you know the names that correspond to the following regimental acronyms? A. GGFG B. PLDG C. PPCLI D. CHO 18 Champagne Bath and Plant Bath were the city’s “parks and playgrounds department’s” first two indoor pools. In what year were they originally opened? A. 1914 B. 1924 C. 1934 D. 1944 19 In what year was the Gloucester Splash Wave Pool inaugurated? A. 1980 B. 1983 C. 1985 D. 1988 20 Which of the following institutions is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2014? A. Bytown Museum B. Children’s Village of OttawaCarleton C. Lisgar Collegiate Institute D. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Wellington Street