Canadian Red Ensign - Wikipedia
The Canadian Red Ensign (French: Red Ensign canadien) served as a nautical flag and civil ensign for Canada from 1892 to 1965, and later as the de facto flag of Canada before 1965. [3] The flag is a British Red Ensign , with the Royal Union Flag in the canton , emblazoned with the shield of the coat of arms of Canada .
The history of the National Flag of Canada
While the quest for a national flag for Canada dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the flag as we know it today emerged from the major social transformations during the 1950s and 1960s in the lead up to the 100th anniversary of Confederation in 1967.
Flag of Canada - Wikipedia
The National Flag of Canada (French: Drapeau national du Canada), [1] often referred to simply as the Canadian flag, consists of a red field with a white square at its centre in the ratio of 1∶2∶1, in which is featured one stylized, red, 11-pointed maple leaf charged in the centre. [2]
List of Canadian flags - Wikipedia
The national flag of Canada (at left) being flown with the flags of the 10 Canadian provinces and 3 territories
Historical flags of Canada
Canada has a rich heritage of historical flags which are the expression of its evolution over the centuries, to its present state as a sovereign, democratic nation. When properly and appropriately displayed, these flags help to understand, appreciate and honour Canada's history.
Flag of Canada | Meaning & History | Britannica
Aug 23, 2024 · flag of Canada. vertically striped red-white-red national flag with a large central red maple leaf. It has a width-to-length ratio of 1 to 2. The establishment of the Canadian federation in 1867 was not accompanied by the creation of a special flag for the country.
Timeline: Canada’s National Flag
Follow this timeline for a brief history of the flags used in Canada and learn about some of the major moments in the creation of our National Flag. Long before Canada became a nation, the emblems of European nations were used to identify their settlers and explorers.
Flags of Canada | History, Symbols & Meaning | Britannica
The table contains images of the Canadian national flag and of the flags of Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories. Larger images of the flags can be viewed by clicking on individual flags. Articles on the country, the provinces, and the territories and on their respective flag histories can be.
The Maple Leaf flag turns 50 | Canadian Museum of History
Jan 30, 2015 · The Maple Leaf flag has served as a distinctively Canadian symbol since February 15, 1965, when it was first raised on Parliament Hill. To mark this 50th anniversary, the Canadian Museum of History presents a display exploring the flag’s origins and the controversy surrounding its creation.
Emblems of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Oct 4, 2011 · The red and white flag featuring a stylized maple leaf was proclaimed Canada's national flag by Queen Elizabeth II in 1965. Its adoption was the culmination of many years of discussion, hundreds of designs and the heated flag debate in Parliament.