Test your knowledge about British Columbia, from its stunning landscapes to its rich history and vibrant culture. How much do you really know about this beautiful Canadian province?
1. Which Indigenous peoples are native to the Northwest Coast cultural area in British Columbia?
Nuu-chah-nulth, Haida
Dene, Inuit
Cree, Ojibwe
Mohawk, Algonquin
2. What is one of the main reasons trading posts like Fort Langley were established in British Columbia?
Trade with First Nations
Military fortifications
Settlement by miners
Agricultural expansion
3. Which architectural feature is notable for its historical and cultural significance in Stanley Park?
Brockton Point Lighthouse
Totem poles from various tribes
Shakespeare Garden
Nine O’Clock Gun
4. Who was the colonial surveyor and later lieutenant governor known for retracting earlier Indigenous treaty policies in British Columbia?
David Thompson
Joseph Trutch
George Simpson
Simon Fraser
5. When did British Columbia join Confederation?
1867
1849
1871
1858
6. Which island is home to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia?
Haida Gwaii
Vancouver Island
Prince Edward Island
Gulf Islands
7. What influenced Victoria’s rich and diverse architecture?
French and Spanish styles
Dutch colonial designs
British and Asian traditions
Italian Renaissance influences
8. Which group of Indigenous peoples is known for their towering totem poles on the central coast?
Cayuga
Mohawk
Ojibwe
Haida
9. What is the oldest city in the Pacific Northwest?
Victoria
San Francisco
Vancouver
Seattle
10. Who signed treaties with Coast Salish communities on Vancouver Island between 1850 and 1854?
James Douglas
Joseph Trutch
George Vancouver
John McLoughlin
11. Which wildlife species is unique to British Columbia’s coastal region?
Bald eagle
Spirit bear
Cougar
Grizzly bear
12. What is the responsibility of the BC Geographical Names Office?
