Whether they originate from an act of Parliament, religious custom or just social tradition, there are a lot of special days on the Canadian calendar.
Show your pride for this amazing country by participating in our many events and celebrations and in commemorating important moments and people in Canadian history.
Canada’s National Flag is instantly recognizable as a proud symbol of our country. But it may surprise you to learn that the National Flag is relatively young and a few different flags were flown before it was adopted.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.
A relatively modern design, the Canadian flag has garnered a great deal of international recognition—not only for being the country’s flag, but for being an exemplar of successful modern flag design. It is often the benchmark that many strive for in flag campaigns and design proposals.
Alternate titles: Maple Leaf Flag
A flag might be little more than a piece of coloured cloth hanging on a pole, but to those taught to respect it, it can wield enormous symbolic power.
Happy Canada Day! July 1 marks the 155th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, which dates all the way back to 1867. Canada has an imperfect history, but there's plenty to celebrate, too.