There are many symbols that we could identify with as Canadians. I believe the Maple Leaf is closely linked to Canada. Believe it or not as important as this symbol is to Canada it was only just recognised as Canada’s arboreal emblem on April 25th, 1996.This means it became Canada’s official symbol consisting of a species that lives in trees. Maple trees play an important part in the historical development of Canada and continue to be important. The maple trees continue to help our environment and are one of the main contributors to Canada’s economy. 42% of Canada is covered by forests and maple trees which provide us with valuable wood products and sustain the maple sugar industry. As I mentioned above, the maple leaf was recognised in
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Clearly the Maple Leaf is a very distinct symbol, the Canadian Flag shows this in a very patriotic way. In 2012 Canada stopped making pennies. The maple leaf appeared on the penny. However, between the years 1876 and 1901, it appeared on all Canadian coins. Another symbol that links us together as Canadians is the official Canadian sports. It doesn’t come as a surprise to me that hockey was recognised as Canada’s National Winter Sport. Canada confirmed that it’s the best in hockey at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic Games where both the men and women’s hockey teams won the gold medal. Another sport that may come as a surprise to some people is Lacrosse. Lacrosse is recognised as Canada’s National Summer Sport. Although hockey’s popularity is indisputable especially here in Canada, Lacrosse is still played by Canadians and is also very popular in the U.S, England, Ireland and Scotland. The Beaver also is a very important symbol that identifies Canadians. This humble, furry creature is an official symbol of Canada. It received royal assent in 1975 which means it got the approval by sovereign by a bill that passed both houses of Parliament in identical form. It is best known as the symbol on the Canadian nickel and also that delectable sugary, fried bread known
Clearly the Maple Leaf is a very distinct symbol, the Canadian Flag shows this in a very patriotic way. In 2012 Canada stopped making pennies. The maple leaf appeared on the penny. However, between the years 1876 and 1901, it appeared on all Canadian coins. Another symbol that links us together as Canadians is the official Canadian sports. It doesn’t come as a surprise to me that hockey was recognised as Canada’s National Winter Sport. Canada confirmed that it’s the best in hockey at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic Games where both the men and women’s hockey teams won the gold medal. Another sport that may come as a surprise to some people is Lacrosse. Lacrosse is recognised as Canada’s National Summer Sport. Although hockey’s popularity is indisputable especially here in Canada, Lacrosse is still played by Canadians and is also very popular in the U.S, England, Ireland and Scotland. The Beaver also is a very important symbol that identifies Canadians. This humble, furry creature is an official symbol of Canada. It received royal assent in 1975 which means it got the approval by sovereign by a bill that passed both houses of Parliament in identical form. It is best known as the symbol on the Canadian nickel and also that delectable sugary, fried bread known