List of Symbols
| Symbol | image | Declared |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Standard | September 1961 | |
| Vice-Regal Standard | adopted 1981 | |
| National flag | February 15, 1965 | |
| Royal cypher | 1952 | |
| Royal Crest | ||
| Royal Arms | November 21, 1921 | |
| Great Seal | 1952 | |
| Royal Anthem | "God Save the Queen" |
1867 (song dates to 1744) |
| National anthem | "O Canada" |
July 1, 1980 (song dates to 1880) |
| Motto | A Mari Usque Ad Mare (From sea to sea) |
November 21, 1921 |
| National colours |
Red White |
November 21, 1921 by order of King George V |
| Tree | Maple |
1996 |
| Floral emblem | Maple leaf |
c. 1860 |
| Animal | Beaver |
1975 |
Canadian horse |
2002 | |
| National sport | Lacrosse (summer) |
May 12, 1994 |
Ice hockey (winter) |
May 12, 1994 | |
| Tartan | Maple Leaf Tartan |
March 9, 2011 |
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