The LGO Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag

RCMP Sergeant Major Mike McGinley volunteering at the Lieutenant Governor’s New Year’s Day Levee 2025 to help promote the 60th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada.

February 15th is National Flag of Canada Day and this year marks the 60th birthday of the Canadian flag!

The Lieutenant Governor's Office is celebrating by giving away Canadian Flag pins. Stop into Government House between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to pick up a pin. Government House will also be open on Monday, February 17th on Family Day and flag pins will be available near the main entrance.

Canadian flag pins

Our national flag is a unifying symbol for Canadians. So, at the Lieutenant Governor's New Year's Day Levee we began celebrating our flag's special anniversary year.

On February 15th, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario.

On February 15th, 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was declared. It is a day to celebrate our flag and our pride in Canada.

More information is available at https://www.canada.ca/.../national-flag-canada-day.html