Flag of British Columbia

The Provincial Flag of British Columbia is based upon the shield of the provincial arms of British Columbia. At the top of the flag is a rendition of the Royal Union Flag, defaced in the centre by a crown, and with a setting sun, a view from parliament across the water at the province capitol, representing the location of the province of British Columbia in Canada.

Flag of British Columbia
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Adopted
  • 2010

Historical flags

The flag of British Columbia was adopted in 1960. It is based on the provincial arms and the union jack.

British blue ensign used between 1870 & 1906

References

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