Canada Flag

The Maple Leaf Flag

The flag of Canada is known all around the world and is totally unique. The national flag of Canada consists of three vertical stripes, a red stripe on either end and a white stripe in the middle. In the center of the middle white stripe is a large maple leaf, the national symbol of Canada. The Canadian flag is one of the most recognizable flags in the world. Many people don’t know the history of the Canadian flag or who designed the Canadian flag but they will always recognize the flag of Canada because it’s the only flag that has a large red maple leaf in the center. The maple leaf flag of Canada was designed by George F.G. Stanley and it has remained one of the most recognizable flag designs in the world since it was first created and adopted by the Canadian government in 1964. Wondering why the Canadian flag is red and white? The flag of Canada is red and white because back in 1921, King George V who was the ruler of Canada at the time decided that the official colors of Canada would be red to represent Saint George's Cross, and white, from the French royal emblem to signify the relationship of Canada to both England and France. Looking for pictures of the Canadian flag? Pictures of all the Canadian flags from the first and oldest Canadian flag to the modern maple leaf flag of Canada are easy to find online.

The Popularity Of The Maple Leaf Flag Of Canada

The Canadian maple leaf flag is very popular because of its design and can be found on everything from mugs, to calendars, clothing, socks, even golf balls + other items can be purchased with the Canadian maple leaf flag image on them. Images of the Canadian maple leaf flag are also popular as tattoo images and posters. Flags of the Canadian maple leaf sell very well all over the world, especially during hockey season when fans of the Canadian Maple Leafs gather to cheer on their favorite team. When crossing the border into Canada be prepared to see images of the popular Canada maple leaf flag everywhere. On bumper stickers, clothing, keychains, backpacks, even painted on the sides of buildings in murals or as graffiti. Shopping at the border? Almost any item that exists can be found in the duty free shops, usually emblazoned with the maple leaf flag of Canada. The Canadians love their maple leaf flag and all that it represents.