Did you know Canada has its very own Coat of Arms? Our country’s coat of arms was first introduced in 1921 and was updated in 1994 to include symbols representing Canada’s indigenous peoples. The central figure is a lion, representing Canada’s ties to England and the United Kingdom, with a unicorn on the opposite side symbolizing France. On top, arched Les barres representing Canada’s seven provinces and one territory can be found, with the maple leaves representing Canada as a whole.
Scrolling along the bottom is a North American Beaver, another symbol for Canada. In addition, the motto “A Mari Usque ad Mare” means “From Sea to Sea.” Want to bring this national symbol to life? Grab some crayons or colored pencils and print out our Canada Coat of Arms Coloring Page for some fun and educational Canadian pride!
Did you know that Canada’s Coat of Arms is full of symbolism and even has its own motto?
The symbol was designed in 1921 by a Scottish and French Canadian heraldic expert, with approval from King George V. The shield features a lion and unicorn on either side, representing England and Scotland respectively. At the top sits a royal crown, representing Canada’s status as a monarchy. On the right side is Canada’s national symbol, the maple leaf. And on the left side are three fleurs-de-lis representing France, while the blue and white bars represent Canada’s other founding nations: England, Ireland, and Scotland.
Above it, is an upper banner featuring Canada’s Latin motto “A Mari Usque Ad Mare,” or “From sea to sea.” The design also includes various animals like beavers and lions, as well as flowers including a red rose for England and a thistle for Scotland. So next time you see Canada’s Coat of Arms on the Canada Coat of Arms coloring page or elsewhere, take a moment to appreciate all its unique symbolism!
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