The Symbols of Canada

"... Canada is a country that has been blessed beyond most countries in the world. It is a country worth working for."

Queen Elizabeth II,
Canada Day Celebrations on Parliament Hill,
Ottawa, July 1, 1990

Table of Contents

• Symbols and the Story of Canada
• Canada
  • Origin of the Name
  • The Crown in Canada
  • Official Symbols of Canada
  • Other Symbols of Canada
  • The Commonwealth
  • La Francophonie
  • Historical Flags
  • Historical Boundaries
• Ontario
• Quebec
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Manitoba
• British Columbia
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Yukon
• Nunavut
• Canadian Military Symbols
• National and Provincial Honours
• Suggestions for Classroom Activities
• Symbols Around Us
• Flags in Canada
• Heraldry
• Creating your Personal Coat of Arms
• Floral Emblems
• Floral Emblems of Canada – A Bouquet
• Stamps of Canada
• Canadian Coinage
• Additional Information
• Symbols Poster (PDF, 672 KB)

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