Quick Facts About the Canadian Flag: • The flag features a red and white design with a single maple leaf — Canada’s best-known symbol. • Red and white are Canada’s official national colors. • The maple leaf has symbolized Canada for over 200 years. • Canada officially adopted the flag on February 15, 1965. • The design was created by George F. G. Stanley. • The flag ratio is 1:2, with a wide white center band. • Canada previously used flags featuring British symbols. • The famous Great Flag Deba