QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s flag?

The Canadian flag and Truth and Reconciliation flag fly at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Sept. 28, 2023 (Photo by Zephram Tino)The Canadian flag and Truth and Reconciliation flag fly at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Sept. 28, 2023 (Photo by Zephram Tino)
Canada’s flag showed prominently as Mikael Kingsbury, of Canada, celebrated his silver medal winning run at men’s moguls finals at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China on Feb. 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean KilpatrickCanada’s flag showed prominently as Mikael Kingsbury, of Canada, celebrated his silver medal winning run at men’s moguls finals at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China on Feb. 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The Canadian flag is displayed on the parliament buildings in Ottawa. (Pixabay.com)The Canadian flag is displayed on the parliament buildings in Ottawa. (Pixabay.com)
Lester B. Pearson was Canada’s prime minister when the present Canadian flag was first flown. Do you know which political figure of the time was strongly opposed to the flag? (Wikimedia Commons)Lester B. Pearson was Canada’s prime minister when the present Canadian flag was first flown. Do you know which political figure of the time was strongly opposed to the flag? (Wikimedia Commons)
Canada’s distinctive maple leaf flag can be seen across the country and around the world. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of Canada. (Black Press file photo)Canada’s distinctive maple leaf flag can be seen across the country and around the world. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of Canada. (Black Press file photo)

Each year, Feb. 15 is Flag Day in Canada, in honour of Canada’s national maple leaf flag.

The flag was first flown on Feb. 15, 1965, and is recognized around the world as a symbol of Canada.

How much do you know about the Canadian flag, its history and the symbolism associated with the flag? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.

Good luck.


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