Canada's National Symbols are:
The National flag of Canada
The Canadian Red Ensign, bearing the Union Jack and the shield of the royal arms of Canada, was lowered and then, on the stroke of noon, the new maple leaf flag was raised. The crowd sang the national anthem O Canada followed by the royal anthem God Save the Queen.
The Royal Union Flag
The Union Jack was the affirmed national symbol from 1904 and was the flag under which Canadian troops fought during the First World War. The Union Jack maintains its presence in Canada through its incorporation in the provincial flags of Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia. The Union Jack will, where physical arrangements allow, be flown along with the Canadian flag at federal buildings, airports, military bases, and other appropriate establishments within Canada, from sunrise to sunset, on the following occasions annually:
the date of the official observance of Her Majesty The Queen's Birthday, on Victoria Day, the Monday preceding May 25;
the anniversary of the proclamation of the Statute of Westminster (December11);
the date of the official observance of Commonwealth Day (the second Monday in March).)
The Beaver
The beaver attained official status as an emblem of Canada when an "act to provide for the recognition of the beaver (castor canadensis) as a symbol of the sovereignty of Canada" received royal assent on March 24, 1975. The state of Michigan was about to do this, and public outcry in Canada led to this event.
The Maple Tree
The maple tree was officially proclaimed national arboreal emblem of Canada on April 25, 1996. It was published in the Canada Gazette on May 15, 1996.
The Maple Leaf
In 1939, at the time of World War II, many Canadian troops used the maple leaf as a distinctive sign, displaying it on regimental badges and Canadian army and naval equipment.
National Colours - Red and White
Red and white were approved as Canada's official colours in the proclamation of her coat of arms in 1921.
The Great Seal
The Great Seal of Canada is used on all state documents such as proclamations and commissions of cabinet ministers, senators, judges and senior government officials. The seal bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, in her robes, holding the orb and sceptre, and shows her sitting on the coronation chair. The seal is kept by the Office of the Registrar General of Canada. The Registrar General is also Minister of Industry.
The arms of Canada
"The Arms or Ensigns Armorial of the Dominion of Canada shall be Tierced in fesse the first and second divisions containing the quarterly coat following, namely, 1st Gules three lions passant guardant in pale or, 2nd, Or a lion rampant within a double tressure flory-counter-flory gules, 3rd, Azure a harp or stringed argent, 4th, Azure, three fleurs-de-lis or, and the third division Argent three maple leaves conjoined on one stem proper. And upon a Royal helmet mantled argent doubled gules the Crest, that is to say, On a wreath of the colours argent and gules a lion passant guardant or imperially crowned proper and holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf gules. And for Supporters On the dexter a lion rampant or holding a lance argent, point or, flying therefrom to the dexter the Union Flag, and on the sinister A unicorn argent armed crined and unguled or, gorged with a coronet composed of crosses-patée and fleurs-de-lis a chain affixed thereto reflexed of the last, and holding a like lance flying therefrom to the sinister a banner azure charged with three fleurs-de-lis or; the whole ensigned with the Imperial Crown proper and below the shield upon a wreath composed of roses, thistles, shamrocks and lillies a scroll azure inscribed with the motto A mari usque ad mare."
For provincial symbols, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Canadian_provincial_and_territorial_symbols.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-06 09:15:50
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answered by Mick 3
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And don't forget Forestry , Deer , Native Indians , Bears , The Royal Canadian Mint , Ottawa_Parliament , Hockey Team Canada , the RCMP , Our French hero's in History , multi Culture & their festivals , Via Rails , Freedom Festivals , The Rocky Mountains , Rememberance day , Canadian Armed Forces , our four seasons , our beaututiful Pacific and Atlantic Oceans & other bodies of water such as Niagara Falls Ontario , Tim Hortins , Brian Adams the singer from Vancouver BC , our Queen Elizabeth the 2nd , Valintines day , Christmas , Holloween , the Loon Birds on our Canadian Dollar coin , Canada Geese , Fishing shows on TV , our Automotive and Factory industries , Log Cabins , Camping , The Walk Athons in memories of all the originals who broke records , and the Walk Athons we use to rais money for cancer , Park Rangers , Fire Fighters , Cops , Ambulance , Health Care , Horse Racing , Drag Racing , Car Racing , National Banks ,shopping Malls , and more.
2007-02-10 02:56:48
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answered by Anonymous
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Canada's symbols, Beavers, Hockey, Maple Syrup, Hockey, Snow
2007-02-06 15:18:27
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answered by kellysue17 2
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Maple leafs, Moose, Curling,
2007-02-06 16:51:41
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answered by Theebis 2
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maple leaf
beaver
moose
loon
Canada goose
the queen
maple syrup
hockey
curling
winter
2007-02-07 07:45:52
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answered by Greeneyed 7
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by the way, is there anything that starts with a x
2013-10-13 20:33:43
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answered by Janice Zhang 1
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