Canada Flag Quiz: 50 Canadian Flag Trivia Questions

Test Your Canada Flag Knowledge

How well do you know the famous Canadian Maple Leaf flag? Take this Canada Flag Quiz and test your knowledge of Canada's national flag, its iconic maple leaf, colours, history, design and the events that led to its adoption in 1965.

This quiz is perfect for Canadian history enthusiasts, students, teachers, trivia fans and anyone who wants to learn more about one of the world's most recognizable national flags. The questions include both straightforward facts and more challenging details about the creation of the Canadian flag.

Canada Flag Trivia Questions and Answers

This Canada Flag trivia quiz contains 50 multiple-choice questions covering the 11-point maple leaf, Canada's red and white colours, the 2:1 flag proportions, National Flag of Canada Day, the Great Flag Debate, the Pearson Pennant, George Stanley, Jacques St-Cyr, the Canadian Red Ensign and the history of Canada's national symbols.

You'll also discover how Canada's current flag replaced earlier Canadian and British flags, why the maple leaf was selected, how the design was refined, and when the new flag was first raised on Parliament Hill. The quiz mixes easy, medium and difficult questions to challenge both casual learners and dedicated Canadian history fans.

What Does This Canada Flag Quiz Cover?

• Canadian flag history
• The 11-point maple leaf
• Canada's red and white national colours
• The 2:1 flag proportions
• National Flag of Canada Day
• The Great Flag Debate
• Lester B. Pearson and the Pearson Pennant
• George Stanley's flag concept
• Jacques St-Cyr and the final maple leaf design
• The Canadian Red Ensign
• The Union Jack in Canadian history
• The 1964 parliamentary flag committee
• The first raising of the current flag in 1965
• The history of the maple leaf as a Canadian symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About the Canada Flag

1. How many points does the maple leaf on the Canadian flag have?

The stylized maple leaf on Canada's national flag has 11 points. The original concept used a 13-point leaf, but it was redesigned because the detail was difficult to recognize from a distance.

2. When was the current Canadian flag adopted?

Canada's current national flag was officially proclaimed in January 1965 and first raised on Parliament Hill on February 15, 1965.

3. What do the colours of the Canadian flag represent?

Canada's national colours are red and white. They were formally established as Canada's national colours in 1921 and have historical connections to Canada's French and British heritage.

4. What is National Flag of Canada Day?

National Flag of Canada Day is celebrated every year on February 15. The date commemorates the first raising of Canada's current national flag on Parliament Hill in 1965.

5. Who designed the Canadian flag?

The creation of Canada's current flag involved several people. George Stanley proposed the single maple leaf concept, Jacques St-Cyr created the final graphic design of the maple leaf, and Alan Beddoe helped develop the working design.