Flag of Quebec

The flag of Quebec, called the , represents the Canadian province of Quebec. It consists of a white cross on a blue background, with four white fleurs-de-lis.

It was the first provincial flag officially adopted in Canada and was originally shown on January 21, 1948, at the Parliament Building in Quebec City, during the administration of Maurice Duplessis. Legislation governing its usage was enacted on March 9, 1950. Quebec's Flag Day (January 21) commemorates its adoption each year, although for some time it was celebrated in May.

 History 
The Quebec flag, known as the Fleurdelisé, was officially adopted in 1948. Its origins can be traced back to a banner believed to have been flown in 1758 at the Battle of Carillon, a French victory over the British. The flag features fleur-de-lis pointing towards the center against a blue background, symbolizing Quebec’s French origins, and a white cross that evokes the faith of the province’s founders. It replaced the Union Jack on Quebec’s Parliament Building on January 21, 1948.

Historical flags

Related pages
 Flag of Canada
 Quebec

References

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