QUIZ: A salute to Canadian music

QUIZ: A salute to Canadian music

Published 5:20 am Sunday, July 19, 2026

Dusk falls on the Salmon Arm fairgrounds as a large crowd of people enjoy a performance by Clerel at the ROOTSandBLUES Main Stage in 2022. (Observer file photo)

Anthony Joseph competed in the pro division at the 2026 Penticton Elvis Festival’s finals on June 28. (Brennan Phillips/Western News)

Justin Bieber, a Canadian performer, has achieved massive international success. (Courtesy Mike Rosenthal)

The Tragically Hip perform in 2009. (Scott Alexander/Wikimedia Commons)

Children’s musician Fred Penner, pictured here, and singer-songwriter Neil Young attended the same high school in Canada. (Photo by Kendra Hope Photography)

Nickelback drew a huge crowd to Laketown Ranch on Aug. 9, 2025. (Rob Porter/RMS Media photo)

Canada has a rich and vibrant musical environment.

This country is home to many noted musicians, innovative composers, iconic performers and legendary music festivals.

How much do you know about Canada’s music scene? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.