Canadian Flags

The Canadian flag was first raised over Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965. The colours, red and white, were declared to be the official colours of Canada in 1921 by King George V. The maple leaf, for centuries, had been regarded as a Canadian symbol and first appeared in Canada, in 1921. The proportions of the flag are two in length to one in width. The red bars are each one-quarter of the fly and the centre white portion is adorned with an eleven-pointed stylized maple leaf.

The proper protocol for flying the Canadian flag can be found on the Canadian Heritage website.