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Discover Ottawa: A Geography Quiz

Test your knowledge of Ottawa's rich history and iconic landmarks with our engaging quiz! Dive into questions about historically significant buildings, influential figures, and cultural trivia that shape the capital of Canada.

Challenge yourself with:

9 intriguing multiple-choice questions
Fun facts about Ottawa
The opportunity to learn something new!

9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringOttawa101

This building on Sparks Street is now used as government building. What was it originally?

A school

A post office

A church

A museum

Maudit / Gify

Which building in Ottawa was the original train station in the downtown core?

Lord Elgin Hotel

Chateau Laurier

Government Conference Centre

National Arts Gallery

Many things around Ottawa are named after Colonel By, who supervised the construction of the Rideau Canal. What is By's first name?

Samuel

William

Thomas

John

Where did the name Rideau - as in Rideau Falls, Rideau Canal, Rideau River - come from?

The first farmer of the area

It's a French word to describe the waterway

The first doctor in the area

It's an Anishinaabemowin word for the area

On what street is the Supreme Court of Canada building?

Sussex Drive

Rideau Street

Wellington Street

Sparks Street

What is the address of the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada? (where they usually live, not where Trudeau lives right now)

21 Sussex Dr

24 Sussex Dr

38 Sussex Dr

45 Sussex Dr

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