Flag of Canada - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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, …
The history of the National Flag of Canada
WEBWhile 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 …
Flag of Canada | Meaning & History | Britannica
WEBAug 23, 2024 · 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.
Description of the National Flag of Canada
WEBThe National Flag of Canada is a red flag, twice as long as it is wide (proportion 2:1, or 64 units in length and 32 units in width or depth, as shown in the accompanying diagram). In its centre is a white square the width of the Flag, with …
National Flag of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBNov 29, 2019 · The National Flag of Canada, also known as the Canadian Flag or the Maple Leaf Flag (l’Unifolié in French), consists of a red field with a white square at its centre in which sits a stylized, 11-point red maple leaf.
Timeline: Canada’s National Flag
WEBCanada adopts its new National Flag, with its iconic and singular graphic design. A royal proclamation is signed by Queen Elizabeth II on January 28, and the new flag is raised on Parliament Hill on February 15.
Flag of Canada - Meaning, colors & history - Database of flags
WEBThe flag of Canada consists of three stripes: red, white and red. The central white stripe occupies 50% of the flag's width, and the two red stripes on either side occupy 25% of the flag's width. In the center of the flag is a maple leaf.
Flag of Canada - Flagpedia.net
WEBThe current Canadian flag was raised up in 1965 for the first time. Its author was Dr. George Stanley, who intended to capture several important elements of Canadian history. The central theme of the flag is a maple leaf, which refers to the indigenous population that has been using the maple sap for centuries, and which still is a traditional ...
The National Flag of Canada - ThoughtCo
WEBOct 19, 2019 · The Canadian red and white maple leaf flag is officially called the National Flag of Canada. The flag bears a stylized red maple leaf with 11 points on a white background, with red borders down each side. The Canadian flag …
Flags of Canada | History, Symbols & Meaning | Britannica
WEBThe 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.