maple leaf

     

The maple leaf is the characteristic leaf of the maple tree, an is an important national symbol of Canada.

Trivia about maple leaf

  • On Feb. 15, 1965 Canada unfurled its new flag with this national emblem
  • Canada's coat of arms contains depictions of a Scottish unicorn, gold fleur-de-lis & sprig of these leaves
  • Toronto's pro hockey team is named for this, also seen on Canada's flag
  • French Canadians didn't like the Union Jack on the old flag, so in 1965 this new design was unfurled
  • 3 of these leaves appear on Ontario's coat of arms
  • It's the national symbol of Canada
  • On Feb. 15, 1965, Canada's new flag, which prominently featured an 11-pointed one of these, flew for the first time
  • NHL fans are familiar with these items

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