Canadian Flag - Official National Symbol of Canada #43919 (License: Personal Use)

The Canadian flag, officially known as the National Flag of Canada, was inaugurated on February 15, 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign. Its design features a central 11-pointed red maple leaf on a white square, flanked by two vertical red bars-a composition symbolizing Canada’s French and British heritage and its natural landscape. The flag is widely flown across government buildings, schools, and public events, embodying national unity and identity.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, travel guides, and news articles about Canada. It serves users seeking visual representation of Canadian identity, historical context, or patriotic content-especially around national holidays like Canada Day (July 1).