How the Maple Leaf Became the Symbol of Canada

How the Maple Leaf Became the Symbol of Canada

Canada may be famous for its maple syrup, love of hockey, and the CN Tower, but its most recognized symbol continues to be the maple leaf. The maple leaf became the official symbol of Canada in 1965 when the iconic red and white flag was raised for the first time, but it served as the unofficial symbol of the Great White North for more than a century prior to that event. The flag’s design—the maple leaf set against a white background bordered by…

Team Canada athletes reflect on representing the maple leaf

The Olympic Games are a time of big feelings—excitement, pride, joy, hope, nerves—for both athletes and fans alike. But athletes have the rare experience of feeling that they are representing a whole nation. So we asked some Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic hopefuls a meaningful question: What does it mean to you to represent Team Canada? Caitlin Nash – Luge I feel like I just had a revelation moment here [at Lab] when Clara Hughes and the Indigenous…