Maple Leaf Facts
What kind of leaf is on the Canadian flag?
Maple leaf
What color is the maple leaf on the Canadian flag?
Red
What sweet food comes from maple trees?
Maple syrup
Name one place you can see a maple leaf besides the flag.
On coins, passports, sports jerseys, or government signs
Who used maple trees first in Canada?
Indigenous Peoples
When was the maple leaf added to the Canadian flag?
1965
Maple syrup is made from what part of the tree?
The Sap
Which sports team uses the maple leaf on their jersey?
Team Canada (hockey)
True or False: Maple trees grow all over Canada.
True
How many points does the maple leaf on the flag have?
11 points
In which season do people usually collect maple sap?
Spring
Can you find maple leaves on everyday Canadian items? Name one.
Clothing, logos, stationery, or souvenirs
Why do Canadians use the maple leaf as a symbol?
It represents Canada, pride, and unity
What colors are on the Canadian flag besides the maple leaf?
White (background) and red (side bars)
Why was maple syrup important to early Canadians?
It was food and could be traded
True or False: You can see maple leaves on airplanes.
True