O, Canada!
Animal Symbols Around the World
For the People
100

This leaf is an important Canadian symbol.

What is a maple leaf?

100

This fire-breathing creature represents Wales.

What is a dragon?

100

This person grows food. They symbolize a job done by many Canadians.

What is a farmer?

200

This little red flower is used to remember soldiers, especially around Remembrance Day.

What is a poppy?

200

This big animal with antlers lives in many different parts of Canada.

What is a moose?

200

This person gathers food and fuel for the community by hunting.

What is an Inuk hunter?

300

This Tower was named to honor the end of the First World War.

What is the Peace Tower?

300

This animal works hard and has a big, flat tail. It is Canada's national animal.

What is a beaver?

300

This symbol, (also something to be worn,) represents the Monarch (the King or Queen).

What is the Crown?

400

The bands on the sides of this Canadian symbol represents the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

What is the Canadian Flag?

400

This mythical bird is shown rising from the ashes. It is a symbol for the main Parliament Building, which was rebuilt after a fire in 1916.

What is a phoenix?

400

This person represents communities who live along Canada's coasts.

What is a [Canadian] sailor?

500

These symbols represent Canada's 13 provinces and territories.

What are the Provincial and Territorial Shields?

500

This sea mammal is important to many First Nations communities, especially on the West coast.

What is an orca [whale]?

500

This gold object is carved with many details. It is a symbol of the Senate.

What is the Senator's Mace?