History of North America

When was the maple leaf established as emblem?

The maple leaf was officially established as the national emblem of Canada on February 15, 1965, by an Act of the Parliament of Canada. However, the maple leaf had been used as an unofficial symbol of Canada for many years before that. It first appeared on Canadian coins in the 1860s, and it was used on the Canadian flag from 1868 to 1965. The maple leaf is a symbol of Canada's natural beauty and its rich history and heritage.