This weekend we proudly celebrate the 60th anniversary of our Canadian flag.
Canada had been flying the red ensign for almost a hundred years, and then in 1963, the government finally decided that Canada needed an official flag, and the heated flag debate began. In the end there were three contenders, and it was George Stanley's concept design that won out. It was made the official flag of Canada by proclamation from Queen Elizabeth II, and on February 15th 1965, it was raised above the Peace Tower in Ottawa for the very first time.
It has since become one of the most recognizable flags in the world.
So, some of the kids dressed warmly to head out into the falling snow to celebrate their patriotism....
Canada had been flying the red ensign for almost a hundred years, and then in 1963, the government finally decided that Canada needed an official flag, and the heated flag debate began. In the end there were three contenders, and it was George Stanley's concept design that won out. It was made the official flag of Canada by proclamation from Queen Elizabeth II, and on February 15th 1965, it was raised above the Peace Tower in Ottawa for the very first time.
It has since become one of the most recognizable flags in the world.
So, some of the kids dressed warmly to head out into the falling snow to celebrate their patriotism....
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