The Red Ensign

February 15, 2017

The Red Ensign

Canadian Museum of History, D-1776, IMG2009-0063-0071

The Red Ensign was adopted as the flag of the Dominion of Canada shortly after Confederation. This particular Red Ensign flew from the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill until 10:45 am on February 15, 1965, when it was replaced with the new Maple Leaf flag.

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