1. The History of The Canadian Flag

2. Do You Think This Was the first Flag for Canada?
Many flags have been flown at different times in Canada in different areas.

3. St. George’s Cross
Carried by John Cabot in 1497 when he reached the east coast of Canada.
He was from Italy but sailed for England.
It is present in many provincial flags and arms.

4. Fleur-de-Lis
Flown by the French when Canadian land was claimed for the King of France.
Was used until the Treaty of Paris in 1763 when Canada was ceded to England.
Reappeared in Quebec Coat of Arms in 1868.
Became Quebec’s provincial flag in 1948.

5. Scottish Flag

6. Royal Union Flag (Union Jack)
Became the flag for the British Empire in 1708.
Has St. George’s Cross, St. Andrew’s Cross and the Scottish flag
Became the flag for British Canada in 1759.

7. Canadian Red Ensign
Combined the Union Jack with the Canadian Shield of Arms
Variations of this were flown from 1870 to 1965.