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
Retrace the events that lead to the creation of the National Flag of Canada and see how it evolved to how it is known today – red and white, with a single 11-point maple leaf.
Flag of Canada - Wikipedia
The flag officially appeared on February 15, 1965; the date is now celebrated annually as National Flag of Canada Day.
Timeline: Canada’s National Flag
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.
Flag of Canada | Meaning & History | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
2024年11月11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.
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.
Canadian Red Ensign - The Canadian Encyclopedia
2006年2月7日 · Though it was never formally adopted as Canada’s national flag, the Canadian Red Ensign represented Canada as a nation until it was replaced by the maple leaf design in 1965.
Canada Flag: the history of the National Flag of Canada
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.
The History of Canada's Flags - CANADIAN CREED
2024年10月22日 · The Canadian Red Ensign — a combination of the Union Jack and the Shield of Canada — had been used unofficially both at sea and on land since the 1870s and was widely recognized as Canada’s National Flag. There were many versions of the flag that included additional elements such as wreaths of maple leaves, crowns, and beavers.
History of the Canadian Red Ensign - Nova Scotia Photo Album Blog
The history of Canada's former national flag, the Red Ensign, by Charles D Maginley of Mahone Bay, showing how the flag evolved over the years.