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Mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation
- A 3D maple leaf was added to the Toronto sign adjacent to the final "O" in December 2016 to mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. The sign was modified again in 2018 to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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A 3D maple leaf was added to the Toronto sign adjacent to the final "O" in December 2016 to mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. [8] The sign was modified again in 2018 to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Aug 18, 2017 · A maple leaf was added to the TORONTO Sign in 2017 to mark Canada’s 150th birthday. The TORONTO Sign has become symbolic of Toronto. According to a Destination Toronto visitor survey, the TORONTO sign was one of the top three most visited attractions in the city and it is consistently ranked as one of the most Instagram-worthy spots.
Why the maple leaf? While the design of the flag was new, it featured a familiar symbol that had a long history of use in Canada. The maple leaf emerged in the 19th century as a symbol of Canadian identity and was everywhere in popular culture: books, songs, coins, badges, banners, and many other items.
The Maple Leaf Tartan was declared an official national symbol on March 9, 2011, by way of a ministerial declaration. Tartan is a cloth, often made of wool or cashmere, that is characterized by its pattern of horizontal and vertical lines crossing at right angles, showcasing various colours.
A spring dance, a variety of species, a range of colours, a northern habitat, quality hardwood and a sweet confection—these are all good reasons for sharing the maple leaf as a Canadian symbol. We don’t sing “The Maple Leaf Forever” anymore.
Have you ever wondered why a maple leaf was chosen for the National Flag of Canada? Follow this timeline to learn about some of the major moments in the evolution of the maple leaf as a symbol of Canada.
The City of Toronto flag, often simply referred to as the flag of Toronto, is the flag adopted by Toronto City Council to represent the city. The flag was designed by Renato De Santis and includes a white outline of Toronto City Hall on a blue field, and a red maple leaf at the base of the towers.
