Yes, a maple leaf is part of the flag. See the Related Links section below for a link to a picture of it.
Because of the maple leaf...
The leaf on the Canadian flag is a maple leaf. The reason why the maple leaf is used if because it represents nature and the environment which is an important part of Canada and Canadian history.
A maple leaf appears on the flag of Canada. red and white are the national colours of Canada since 1921 when King George V proclaimed the official colours as red, from the Saint George's Cross, and white, from the French royal emblem since King Charles VII.CanadaCanada
The maple leaf is the official national emblem for representing the country Canada and its territories. It is featured on the Canadian nation flag, and chosen to represent Canada because Canada is responsible for the growth of the maple tree, which provides commerce and revenue for Canada and the Canadian people.
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Red and white are Canada's official colours. The Maple Leaf is Canada's national symbol.
The maple leaf appears on the Canadian flag and is an important Canadian symbol, so in the winter Olympics currently taking place in Vancouver, Canada, you will see the maple leaf as well as the traditional five linked rings of the Olympics.
The Canadian flag is white with red bars on the right and left and a large red maple leaf in the center. It has only been the official flag since 1965.
The symbols for Canada is mostly the Maple Leaf on it's country's flag.Canada has official symbols that include the Coat of Arms, motto, tartan, and tree. Official symbols include the maple tree, the red and white flag with the maple leaf, and the beaver.
The current flag with red bands on each side taking up ¼ of the flag and a white square in the center with a red maple leaf.
The flag used before the current Canadian maple leaf flag is known as the "Red Ensign." This flag was used as Canada's national flag from 1868 until 1965, primarily during the time when Canada was still a dominion within the British Empire. It featured a Union Jack in the canton and the Canadian coat of arms on a red field. The maple leaf flag was adopted on February 15, 1965, and is now Canada's official national flag.