Canada has no single official national flower — instead, its floral identity lives in the maple leaf emblem and in the official flowers of its provinces and territories.

• National flower: No official national flower; the maple leaf is the national emblem
• Status: No official national flower
• Symbolism: nature and national identity

About Canada’s national flower

While the maple leaf is Canada’s famous national symbol, appearing on the flag, the country has never designated a single national flower. Instead, each province and territory has adopted its own, from Ontario’s white trillium to Alberta’s wild rose, British Columbia’s Pacific dogwood, and Quebec’s blue flag iris.

Symbolism and tradition

There have been campaigns to name a national flower, but for now Canada’s floral identity is expressed through its provincial emblems and the ever-present maple leaf.

National flower of Canada FAQs

What is the national flower of Canada?

Canada does not have an official national flower. Its national emblem is the maple leaf, and each province and territory has its own official flower.

What does Canada’s national flower represent?

Canada’s floral identity is expressed through its provincial and territorial flowers and its maple leaf emblem, symbols of the country’s vast and varied nature.

Does Canada have a national flower?

No, Canada has no official national flower. The maple leaf is its national emblem, and each province and territory has its own official flower.

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