Posters of Historical Flags of Canada

A series of historical flag posters that highlight certain periods of Canadian history is available. (downloadable in 8 ½” X 11” format)

  • Flags of the French Regime (1534-1760)
    [HTML] [PDF]

  • Flags of British North America and Canada after Confederation
    [HTML] [PDF]

  • Historical Flags of Canada (combination of posters 1 and 2)
    [HTML] [PDF]

  • Evolution of the Canadian Red Ensign
    [HTML] [PDF]

  • Canadian Military Flags in the 20th Century
    [HTML] [PDF]

  • Proposed Flags for Canada (1895-1964)
    [HTML] [PDF]

To order actual size posters (24” X 32”) at no charge, you can write the Department of Canadian Heritage, 15 Eddy Street (15-7-A), Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0M5 or via electronic mail: CeremonialetSymboles-CeremonialandSymbols@pch.gc.ca, or phone 819-997-0055, toll-free: 1-866-811-0055 TTY[1]: 1-888-997-3123. Quantities are limited. You must provide a Canadian address.

[1] Telecommunication device for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired.

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