Both before and after Confederation in 1867, Canada used the United Kingdom’s Royal Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack. The Royal Union Flag was used across British North America and in Canada even after Confederation (1867) until 1965. Another British flag used in Canada was the Red Ensign [PDF version, 1 MB].

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]

Canada 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.

01 July 1867 The Dominion of Canada is formed by confederation of the provinces of Canada (which is divided into Ontario and Quebec on this date), Nova Scotia , and New Brunswick. Presumably the new Dominion adopted the 1865 Blue Ensign of the old province of Canada.

2025年3月19日 · 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.

Shortly after Canadian Confederation in 1867, the need for distinctive Canadian flags emerged. The first Canadian flag was that then used as the flag of the governor general of Canada, a Union Flag with a shield in the centre bearing the quartered arms of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves. [1]

2015年2月13日 · The St. George’s Cross was probably the first European flag to fly over what is now Canada, when John Cabot, a Venetian exploring under English colours, reached the Atlantic coast in 1497. The other major flag was the fleur-de-lis from 1534 when Jacques Cartier claimed North America for France.

Officially adopted on February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf Flag became the national flag of Canada, representing unity and independence, much like the ideals upheld by the Governor General of Canada. The simple design features a red maple leaf centered on a white field with two vertical red bars on each side.

2024年10月22日 · Before and after Confederation in 1867, Canada often used the United Kingdom’s Royal Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, as an official flag. The Red Ensign was officially a naval flag used by Canadian ships starting in the 1890s.

In 1867, the Dominion of Canada was established as a self-governing federation within the British Empire, and three years later a new flag, the Canadian Red Ensign, was adopted.