What does the Canadian flag mean to you?
There is no doubt that the Canadian flag has been surrounded with controversy since it was first conceived in 1963, when Canada began the process of creating its own flag to replace the British Union Jack. When Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson proposed a flag designed around the maple leaf, it quickly became a divisive issue for Canadians.
Pearson’s preferred design of three maple leaves was ultimately rejected in favour of a design proposed by historian George Stanley that featured a single maple leaf flanked by red bars. A lengthy and ugly parliamentary debate on the design began in June 1964 and continued for six months until Pearson finally forced a vote. The new flag was inaugurated on February 15, 1965, a date that has been commemorated as National Flag of Canada Day since 1996.
Over the past few years, the flag has also been used by special interest groups that have co-opted it for their promotional use. The flag is not a promotional or marketing symbol — it is the ensign of our country. It belongs to all the people, not just a few. Please display and fly your flag proudly this year.
We think that there is nothing better than seeing the Canadian flag in the wild — our natural wild, The Kawarthas. So I’ve picked out some of my personal past faves and gathered them for your viewing pleasure. I hope you enjoy and wish you a Happy Canada Day!
#1. Bass Lake on Canada Day by Fred Thornhill @kawarthavisions
Posted July 2, 2021
#2. The most Canadian stack of firewood by Kirk Hillsley @kirkhillsley
Posted November 28, 2022
#3. Canadian flag rainbow by Tedward @rustydawg55555
Posted June 4, 2019
#4. Proud to be Canadian by Barry Killen @theburleighridge_beareh
Posted July 21, 2018
#5. Sunset before the Canada Day long weekend by Barry Killen @theburleighridge_beareh
Posted June 29, 2019
#6. A land of trees, water, peace and tranquility by Caroline Goodenough @goodenough.images
Posted July 1, 2020
#7. True north strong and free by Style And Grace @sarah_styleandgrace
Posted July 1, 2019
#8. Boaters on Pigeon Lake, Bobcaygeon by Andrea McClure @andrea_mcclure
Posted July 1, 2020
#9. Home sweet home by Fred Thornhill @kawarthavisions
Posted July 24, 2022
