Premium Yukon Flag

Description

Elevate your display with our premium Yukon flag, a vibrant and deeply symbolic emblem of Canada’s westernmost territory. Renowned for its breathtaking wilderness, the Klondike Gold Rush history, vibrant Indigenous cultures, and the majestic Yukon River, its flag beautifully encapsulates the territory’s identity, its natural features, and its historical legacy. This distinctive flag features a vertical tricolour of green (hoist side), white (center), and blue (fly side). In the center of the white stripe, the Coat of Arms of Yukon is prominently displayed.

The design and colours of the Yukon flag are rich with meaning, symbolizing the territory’s landscape, resources, and heritage:

• The green vertical stripe (hoist side) symbolizes the forests and natural vegetation that cover significant portions of the Yukon. It represents the rich flora and the natural beauty of the land.
• The white central stripe symbolizes the snow that covers the Yukon for much of the year, as well as its rich mineral resources, particularly silver. It represents the purity and vastness of the northern landscape.
• The blue vertical stripe (fly side) symbolizes the numerous lakes and rivers, including the iconic Yukon River, which are vital waterways throughout the territory. It also represents the vastness of the sky.
• The Coat of Arms of Yukon is the central and most distinctive feature on the white stripe:
  • The upper third of the shield features a cross of Saint George (red on white), symbolizing Yukon’s historical ties to England and its origin as part of the British Empire. In the center of the cross is a roundel (circular charge) in vair (heraldic fur pattern, symbolizing the fur trade and its historical importance).
  • The lower two-thirds of the shield features two red triangles on a blue field, representing the mountains of Yukon. Between these mountains, a gold wavy vertical stripe symbolizes the Yukon River, a central artery of the territory.
  • At the base of the shield, a white area with two gold wavy vertical lines represents the gold-bearing creeks of the Klondike region, signifying the territory’s rich history of the gold rush.
  • The crest above the shield features an Alaskan Malamute dog standing on a mound of snow, symbolizing the territory’s hardy nature, its sled dogs, and its unique northern environment.

This harmonious blend of colours and the intricate coat of arms creates a flag that powerfully articulates Yukon’s unique geography, its historical significance, and its enduring spirit of adventure and resilience. The flag was officially adopted in 1968.

Our premium flags are proudly made in Canada, reflecting our commitment to quality craftsmanship. We’ve chosen nylon fabric for its exceptional performance. Nylon provides the best value to durability ratio, making it ideal for outdoor use. It excels in superior colour accuracy, ensuring the vibrant green, crisp white, deep blue, and the detailed colours and elements of the Coat of Arms are true and striking. The intricate details of the shield and crest are rendered with precision. You’ll also notice outstanding colour retention, meaning your flag will resist fading, and boast impressive longevity, standing strong against the elements for extended periods.

These durable Yukon flags are built to last and look great. They’re available in a range of popular sizes to suit your needs: 18″ x 36″ (45cm x 90cm), 27″ x 54″ (70cm x 140cm), 36″ x 72″ (90cm x 180cm), 45″ x 90″ (115cm x 230cm), and 54″ x 108″ (140cm x 280cm). For unique display requirements, custom sizes are also available upon request.

We also offer a range of professional flag finishes to ensure easy and secure display:

• Grommets: The most common and versatile option, featuring sturdy metal grommets for easy attachment to a flagpole.
• Rope & Toggle: A traditional and robust finish, ideal for larger flags and commercial flagpoles.
• Pole Sleeve: A clean and seamless finish that allows the flag to slide onto a pole.

Invest in a premium Yukon flag that truly represents the territory’s spirit with lasting quality and brilliant display.

Features:

• Made in Canada: Ensures high standards of manufacturing and quality.
• Preferred Nylon Fabric: Offers the best value to durability ratio, ideal for outdoor use.
• Superior Colour Accuracy & Retention: Keeps colours vibrant and true, resisting fade.
• Excellent Longevity: Designed to withstand outdoor elements for extended periods.
• Visual Presentation: Features a vertical tricolour of green, white, and blue, with the Coat of Arms of Yukon centrally displayed on the white stripe.
• Available Sizes: 18″ x 36″ (45cm x 90cm), 27″ x 54″ (70cm x 140cm), 36″ x 72″ (90cm x 180cm), 45″ x 90″ (115cm x 230cm), and 54″ x 108″ (140cm x 280cm).
• Custom Sizes: Available upon request.
• Range of Flag Finishes: Choose from Grommets, Rope & Toggle, or Pole Sleeve.

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Dimensions	N/A
Flag Size	18" x 36", 27" x 54", 36" x 72", 45" x 90", 54" x 108"
Flag Finish	Grommets, Rope & Toggle, Pole Sleeve
Production Method	Printed
Made In	Canada
Fabric Type	200D Nylon, 210D Nylon
Country	Canada
Province / State	Yukon