Canadian cities and their nicknames

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You most likely know the names of prominent Canadian cities. But would you know them by their nicknames?

In the questions below, choose the Canadian city that the geographical nickname refers to.

1. This city is sometimes called Bytown, which was its official name before 1855.
2. The Soo is another name for the birthplace of Canada’s first female astronaut, Dr. Roberta Bondar.
3. This city is also known as The Garden City.
4. Birthplace of Confederation is the motto and nickname of this city.
5. This city has many nicknames, including Hogtown.
6. This metropolis, which was the first Canadian city to host the Olympic Winter Games, is also known as Cowtown.
7. This city takes its name from a First Nations word meaning “grizzly bear,” but it’s more commonly known as The Orchard City.
8. Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, this city has long been known as The Salmon Capital of the World.
9. This city, whose name comes from the Cree word meaning “murky water,” is also known as The Gateway to the West.
10. This city is also called The City of Bridges.
  
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