Can You Name All of These Celebrities on Canada’s Walk of Fame?

By: Ashley Linkletter
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Can You Name All of These Celebrities on Canada’s Walk of Fame?
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About This Quiz

Located in downtown Toronto, Canada's Walk of Fame is home to over 165 stars, offering concrete proof that we Canucks have plenty to offer in the fields of entertainment, philanthropy and sports. Actors, athletes and astronauts are just some of the celebrities who share this space, each having made a significant contribution to Canada and the rest of the world in their own unique and important way. In order to qualify for a nomination to the Walk of Fame, the individual (or group of individuals) must have made a significant contribution to Canadian culture while also representing the beliefs and attitudes that make our country so great. Any person can nominate their favourite icon and once a year a small and select number of people are announced as inductees. 

With talents spanning over the course of a hundred years, the following stars on the Walk of Fame are scientific innovators, groundbreaking artists, fashion icons, civil rights activists, world record holders, award-winners and game-changers. 

Ready to test your knowledge of Canada's extensive pool of talent with this 100 percent CanCon quiz? Then let's take a virtual tour through Canada's Walk of Fame and learn all about the people who have helped shape Canada's cultural history.

Catherine O'Hara
Liam Schitt via Youtube
Which actor on"Schitt's Creek" is known for their character's impressive wig collection and love of Herb Ertlinger fruit wine?
Annie Murphy
Catherine O'Hara
Cobie Smulders
Caroline Rhea
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Known for her stand-out roles in "Best In Show," "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone," Catherine O'Hara has been nominated for her first Primetime Emmy Award (2019) for her portrayal of Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek.

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Jason Priestley
Wiki Commons by Renan Katayama
Who played teen heartthrob Brandon Walsh on "90210"?
Jason Priestley
Luke Perry
Brian Austin Green
David Charvet
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Vancouver-born Jason Priestly is best known for his portrayal of Brandon Walsh, friend and rival of Dylan McKay (as portrayed by the late Luke Perry). With 34 directing credits to his name (including 15 episodes of the "90210" spinoff "Beverly Hills, 90210"), Priestly is also an accomplished documentarian and producer.

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Christine Sinclair
Wiki Commons by Simon Fraser University - University Communications
Which soccer player has been named Canadian Player of the Year 14 times?
Karina LeBlanc
Desiree Scott
Vanessa Gilles
Christine Sinclair
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Over the course of five FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments, three Summer Olympic Games and a staggering number of club tournaments, Christine Sinclair's illustrious career as Canada's best soccer player has earned her 182 career goals (second only to US player Abby Wambach).

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Dr Roberta Bondar
CBC News via Youtube
This famous astronaut and neurologist was the first Canadian woman to go to space. Who is she?
Dr. Marina Elliott
Julie Payette
Dr. Roberta Bondar
Dr. Jenni Sidey
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In addition to her remarkable contributions in the fields of space exploration and medicine, Dr. Bondar was recently named a Companion of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest accolade for those who have continuously demonstrated excellence towards Canada and humankind.

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Phil Hartman
MyTalkShowHeroes via Youtube
A multitalented member of acclaimed improv group The Groundlings, which comic actor voiced Troy McClure on "The Simpsons"?
John Candy
Chris Farley
Phil Hartman
Rick Moranis
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Before his tragic death in 1998, Phil Hartman was well known for his comedic acting skills on "Pee Wee Herman," "SNL" and "NewsRadio." Unbeknownst to many, Hartman was also a highly skilled artist and graphic designer, creating logos and album covers for bands such as Steely Dan and America.

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Alex Trebek
CBC News: The National via Youtube
This former CBC employee would rather have you answer in the form of a question. Who are they?
Who is Peter Mansbridge?
Who is Alan Thicke?
Who is Alex Trebek?
Who is Howie Mandel?
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Alex Trebek has been the host of "Jeopardy!" for 35 years. In 2014 he became the world recorder holder for longest-running game show host (and has yet to be defeated; his contract doesn't expire until 2022).

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Timothy Findley
NFLD Archive via Youtube
What was the name of the two-time Governor General's Award-winning writer who authored "The Wars" and "Famous Last Words"?
Timothy Findley
Michael Ondaatje
John Irving
Yann Martel
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Author of 10 novels, three short story collections and numerous plays, Timothy Findley was best known for inventing the Southern Ontario Gothic genre. Findley spent the last years of his life living with his longtime partner, author Bill Whitehead, in Stratford, Ontario. He died in June of 2002.

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Jann Arden
Wiki Commons by Roy
Do you know who sang the 1994 hit adult contemporary song "Insensitive"?
Jann Arden
Jewel
Jane Siberry
Alanis Morissette
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Jann Arden's first album "I Would Die For You" was a multiplatinum, runaway success. Her sophomore album "Living Under June" featured the hit song "Insensitive." Arden is also a guest host on CBC radio, an author, an actor and writer on the CTV show "Jann."

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Bryan Adams
Wiki Commons by Derek Hatfield
During the summer of '69, this rock legend famously got their first real six-string at the five-and-dime (those were the best days of their life). Who are they?
Corey Hart
Kim Mitchell
Bryan Adams
Neil Young
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Bryan Adams is known for an impressive rock n' roll catalogue, but did you know he's also an accomplished fashion photographer? His pictures have appeared in magazines such as British Vogue, Interview and Esquire (he even snapped a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II)!

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James Cameron
Wiki Commons by Gage Skidmore
Which Academy Award-winning director has taken us deep into "The Abyss," made us believe "True Lies" and shown us just how terrifying "Aliens" can be?
David Cronenberg
Atom Egoyan
James Cameron
Steven Spielberg
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Known for his innovative and often grueling shooting conditions, James Cameron pioneered the use of motion capture green screen technology in "Avatar." Underwater adventure film "The Abyss" was one of the first movies to use to CGI to create the moving liquid water form.

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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
Strombo via Youtube
Which ice dancing duo from London, Ontario has won a record-breaking five career Olympic medals in the figure skating division?
Isabelle Brasseur and Lloyd Eisler
Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon
Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have been skating together for over 20 years, recently picking up two gold medals at the Winter 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Despite a rumoured romance between the two, Moir recently announced his engagement to childhood skating partner Jackie Mascarin.

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Ferguson Jenkins
Wiki Commons by 5of7
In 1991, this 6'5" retired pitcher was the first Canadian inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Who are they?
Ferguson Jenkins
Jon Rauch
Roberto Alomar
John Olerud
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Besides pitching for teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies, the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers, Jenkins also used to play basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters during the off-season.

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Viola Desmond
Wiki Commons by Hasenläufer
The first Canadian woman to appear on a $10 bill is remembered for their significant contributions to the civil rights movement. What is her name?
Mary Ann Shadd
Carrie Best
Viola Desmond
Harriet Tubman
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In 1946, Viola Desmond defied racial segregation in Halifax, Nova Scotia by refusing to move from the "whites only" section of a movie theatre, at which point they were forcibly removed from the theatre and imprisoned overnight. Desmond was given her own "Heritage Minute" in 2016.

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Will Arnett
Wiki Commons by Gage Skidmore
Which gravelly-voiced actor was part of an ensemble cast in "Arrested Development," "The Lego Batman Movie" and "30 Rock"?
Will Arnett
Michael Cera
Jason Bateman
David Cross
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Prior to his breakout role of disgraced magician George Oscar "GOB" Bluth on "Arrested Development," Toronto-born Arnett worked as a voiceover actor for commercials and movie trailers.

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Frank Gehry
Manufacturing Intellect via Youtube
This postmodern architect designed the guitar-shaped Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. Who is he?
Frank Gehry
Frank Lloyd Wright
Douglas Cardinal
Jack Diamond
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Gehry's brilliant Deconstructivist architectural designs are found all over the world, including the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris and the Peter B. Lewis Building in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Carly Rae Jepsen
Wiki Commons by Andy Witchger
Hey! This is crazy, but which Canadian pop star wants you to call them, maybe?
Avril Lavigne
Fefe Dobson
Lights
Carly Rae Jepsen
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Carly Rae Jepsen's career took off when she placed third on "Canadian Idol" in 2007. Her breakout song, "Call Me Maybe" from the album "Kiss" helped Jepsen reach a larger American audience. She has since released two critically acclaimed follow-up albums, "Emotion" and "Dedicated."

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Wayne Gretzky
Wiki Commons by Kris Krüg
This hockey player scored a record-breaking 894 goals throughout their career. What is their name?
Bobby Ore
Wayne Gretzky
Mario Lemieux
Maurice Richard
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With his spectacular ability to anticipate and improvise plays, Wayne Gretzky (also known as The Great One) has shattered over 60 NHL records throughout his career. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, Gretzky had the honour of lighting the Olympic cauldron at BC Stadium Place.

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Drake
Wiki Commons by GabboT
Which Toronto-born rapper and singer got their start on "Degrassi: The Next Generation"?
k-os
Sean Paul
Snow
Drake
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Before Aubrey Drake Graham became a four-time Grammy Award-winning singer and rapper, he was an actor, playing the character Jimmy on "Degrassi: The Next Generation" before appearing in the 2007 indie comedy "Charlie Bartlett."

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David Suzuki
Wiki Commons by Stephen Michael Barnett
Who is the host of "The Nature of Things"?
Ron MacLean
Michael Enright
David Suzuki
Frank Wolf
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Scientists and environmentalist David Suzuki has been hosting "The Nature Of Things With David Suzuki" for 40 years. Each episode is its own mini-documentary, offering Canadians a closer look at nature, scientific discovery and environmental issues.

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Leonard Cohen
Wiki Commons by Roland Godefroy
Which Quebec-born singer wrote and performed the song "So Long, Marianne"?
Leonard Cohen
Tom Waits
Gord Downie
Neil Young
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Singer, musician, poet and author, Leonard Cohen remains a celebrated virtuoso and literary figure for the Canadian arts. The song "Hallelujah," which Cohen wrote for his 1984 album "Various Positions," has been covered by hundreds of recording artists worldwide.

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Margaret Atwood
Wiki Commons by ActuaLitté
Who wrote the dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale"?
Alice Munro
Margaret Laurence
Margaret Atwood
Louise Penny
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Margaret Atwood is the author of 16 novels and the recipient of many awards, including the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Booker Prize and the Governor General's Award. She is the first participant in the Norwegian Future Library project; her unread story won't be published until the year 2114.

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Dan Ackroyd
Wiki Commons by Rnunezart
This Canadian funnyman co-wrote and starred in the hit 1984 film "Ghostbusters." Who is he?
Dan Aykroyd
Bill Murray
Chevy Chase
John Belushi
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SNL-alumnus Dan Aykroyd also stars in "The Blues Brothers," "Coming To America" and "Grosse Point Blank." His winery, Dan Aykroyd Wine, uses several grape varietals that have been grown in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula.

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Dr James Naismith
Wiki Commons by Fma12
In 1891, this person invented basketball at the age of 30. What is his name?
Abner Doubleday
Walter Wingfield
James Creighton
Dr. James Naismith
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Dr. James Naismith, a teacher and a physician, invented what is now known as basketball in response to unruly students who were confined to the indoors during an especially cold winter season. The very first games utilized a soccer ball and peach baskets in place of basketball hoops.

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Linda Evangelista
Giocurve via Youtube
Which '90s fashion model was quoted as saying they wouldn't wake up for less than $10,000 a day?
Coco Rocha
Jessica Stam
Linda Evangelista
Naomi Campbell
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Born in St. Catherines, Ontario and known for her ability to transform her look at the drop of a hat, Linda Evangelista's iconic look and trendsetting short hair style elevated her to official '90s supermodel status alongside Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.

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Pamela Anderson
Wiki Commons by 9EkieraM1
Which blonde bombshell is famous for patrolling the beaches of Los Angeles County in slow motion?
Carmen Electra
Yasmine Bleeth
Denise Richards
Pamela Anderson
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Discovered by accident on the Jumbotron at a BC Lion's CFL game in Vancouver, Pamela Anderson went on to star in "Baywatch," "Home Improvement" and "Barb Wire." Anderson is a vocal animal rights activist and a longtime member of PETA.

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Leslie Nielsen
Wiki Commons by Aman Light
Although this actor went on to star in comedies such as "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun," they spent the first half of their career playing serious roles. Who were they?
Leslie Nielsen
John Candy
Robert Goulet
David Zucker
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Before making the switch to comedy, Leslie Neilsen starred in classic films such as "Forbidden Planet," "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Tammy And The Bachelor." Some of his earliest work involved narrating shorts for the National Film Board Of Canada.

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Terry Fox
Wiki Commons by Jeremy Gilbert
Beginning on April 12, 1980, this heroic individual would go on to run 5,373 kilometers through Quebec and Ontario on a Marathon Of Hope for cancer research. Who were they?
Donovan Bailey
David John Ellis
Curtis Hargrove
Terry Fox
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Terry Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer when he was 18, resulting in his right leg being amputated above the knee. Although Fox was unable to complete his run and tragically died of lung cancer at the age of 22, the Terry Fox Foundation has gone on to raise over $600 million for cancer research.

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Mr Dressup
CBC
Who could always be found on weekday mornings looking through the Tickle Trunk alongside their good friends Casey and Finnegan?
Fred Penner
Mr. Dressup
Mr. Rogers
The Friendly Giant
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A former puppeteering assistant on "Mister Roger's Neighbourhood," Ernie Coombs hosted the beloved children's CBC Television show "Mr. Dressup" for almost 30 years between 1967 and 1996.

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Michael J Fox
Wiki Commons by Paul Hudson
Which actor got their start playing Young Republican Alex P. Keaton on "Family Ties"?
Matthew Broderick
Justin Bateman
Michael J. Fox
Eric Stolz
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Michael J. Fox would go on to star in all three "Back To The Future" movies as well as the sitcom "Spin City," which he retired from after the third season due to complications with Parkinson's Disease. He is still acting and is the founder of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research.

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The Weeknd
Wiki Commons by The Come Up Show
This singer, songwriter and producer started their career making underground mixtapes (they're also known for being a "Starboy"). Who are they?
The Weeknd
Drake
Buck 65
A-Trak
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Toronto-born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (also known by his stage name, The Weeknd) has won three Grammy Awards and nine Juno Awards for his three studio albums, "Kiss Land," "Beauty Behind The Madness," and "Starboy." "My Dear Melancholy" is his most recent album.

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Eugene Levy
Wiki Commons by Canadian Film Centre
Which actor is known for their trademark eyebrows and reoccurring roles in Christopher Guest movies?
Ed Begley Jr.
Bob Balaban
Daniel Levy
Eugene Levy
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Eugene Levy not only starred in Guest's films "Best In Show," "A Mighty Wind" and "For Your Consideration," he also co-wrote them. A veteran comedy actor and SCTV-alumnus, Levy currently produces, writes and stars in "Schitt's Creek" along with son Daniel Levy and daughter Sarah Levy.

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Colonel Chris Hadfield
CBC News: The National via Youtube
Which astronaut performed David Bowie's "Space Oddity" while orbiting the Earth?
Dr. Robert Thirsk
Dr. Steve MacLean
Colonel Chris Hadfield
Jeremy Hansen
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Colonel Chris Hadfield, who before retiring in 2013, had logged 166 days in space, regularly used his free time on the International Space Station to play his guitar and record music. Hadfield's album "Space Sessions: Songs From A Tin Can" is a recording of music he played while on the ISS.

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William Shatner
Wiki Commons by Gage Skidmore
Who played Captain James Tiberius Kirk on "Star Trek"?
Patrick Stewart
Leonard Nimoy
Walter Koenig
William Shatner
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William Shatner made the decision to switch from business and finance to acting while attending McGill University in Montreal. In addition to his starring role as Captain of the USS Enterprise, Shatner has had guest appearances in movies, sitcoms, law procedurals and late-night talk shows.

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Shania Twain
Wiki Commons by Katherine Brock
This country singer is well-known for their hit album "Come On Over"? What is their name?
Shania Twain
Terri Clark
Anne Murray
Amy Sky
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Shania Twain's third studio album "Come On Over" was released in 1997. Featuring the single "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!" it remains the top-selling country album of all time as well as being the best-selling album by any Canadian artist and the best-selling album by a woman.

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Jim Carrey
Wiki Commons by Noemi Nuñez
Which prolific comic actor got their start on "In Living Colour" playing Fire Marshall Bill?
Martin Short
Mike Myers
Jim Carrey
John Candy
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After the success of "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and "Dumb and Dumber" Jim Carrey became one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. Carrey would later make the switch to dramatic actor, starring in "Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind" and "Man On The Moon."

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John Candy
Brian Linehan's City Lights via Youtube
This actor starred opposite Steve Martin in the movie "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." Who were they?
Martin Short
Chevy Chase
Rick Moranis
John Candy
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Despite a long list of film credits, John Candy began his career as a sports journalist. His eventual involvement with Second City and "Second City TV" led to Candy's career as an accomplished comedic actor up until his untimely death in 1994.

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Tragically Hip
Wiki Commons by Kim Pardi
Which musical group was known for their hit songs "Ahead By A Century" and "Bobcaygeon"?
Tragically Hip
Rush
Sloan
The Guess Who
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When singer Gord Downie announced his diagnosis of terminal brain cancer, the Tragically Hip embarked on one final tour in 2016. Their very last concert was televised by the CBC, and it is estimated that one-third of Canada's population tuned in for the occasion.

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Oscar Peterson
Wiki Commons by Tom Marcello
This famed jazz pianist and composer wrote the piece "The Canadiana Suite" about their love of Canada in the 1960s. Who were they?
Vince Guaraldi
Miles Davis
Oscar Peterson
Chet Baker
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Oscar Peterson played in trios and quartets, performing and recording alongside jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. They were the recipient of multiple Grammy Awards in addition to a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.

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Michael Bublé
Wiki Commons by Eva Rinaldi
A lover of jazz standards, this crooner's album "To Be Loved" won a Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album." Who are they?
Harry Connick Jr.
Jamie Cullum
Elvis Costello
Michael Bublé
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A resident of Vancouver, British Columbia, singer and producer Michael Bublé is a passionate supporter of the Vancouver Canucks as well as the Vancouver Giants (a major junior hockey team Bublé co-owns.)

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Celine Dion
Wiki Commons by Anirudh Koul
Who sang the Oscar-winning song "My Heart Will Go On"?
Céline Dion
Jann Arden
Sarah McLachlan
Alanis Morissette
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Céline Dion began her career early in life, singing and recording her albums in French (her native language). After many world tours, Dion performed five shows a week during her residency at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas between 2004 and 2007 (a whopping 600 shows in total).

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