NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Flag of British Columbia

The Flag of British Columbia, Canada is based upon the shield of the provincial arms of British Columbia. At the top of the flag is a rendition of the Union Flag, defaced in the centre by a crown, representing the province's origins as a British colony, with a setting sun below. Image File history File links Flag_of_British_Columbia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_British_Columbia. ... Motto: Splendor sine occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 36 Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area Ranked 5th Total 944... Shield Field Supporter Crest Wreath Mantling Helm Compartment Charge Motto Coat of arms elements Escutcheon is often the term used in heraldry for the shield displayed in a coat of arms. ... The Coat of Arms of British Columbia (formally known as The Arms of Her Majesty in Right of British Columbia) consists of the shield and motto in the achievement. ... Flag Ratio: 1:2 Flag Ratio: 3:5 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland uses as its national flag the Royal Banner commonly known as the Union Flag or, popularly, Union Jack (although officially this title should only be given to the flag when it is flown... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A United Kingdom overseas territory (formerly known as a dependent territory or earlier as a crown colony) is a territory that is under the sovereignty and formal control of the United Kingdom but is not part of the United Kingdom proper (Great Britain and Northern Ireland). ... A composite image showing the terminator dividing night from day, running across Europe and Africa. ...

History

The British Columbia flag was introduced on June 14, 1960 by Premier W. A. C. Bennett, and was first flown on board the BC Ferries vessel Queen of Sidney. Some early versions of the flag were reversed, with the Union Flag on the bottom. This was changed as it conflicted with the expression "The sun never sets on the British Empire." is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... William Andrew Cecil Bennett (September 6, 1900 - February 23, 1979) was a Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia. ... British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. ... An anachronous map showing areas pertaining to the Spanish Empire at various times over a period exceeding 400 years. ...

Design

The four wavy white and three wavy blue lines symbolize the province's location between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. The setting sun represents the fact that British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province. The sun may also reflect the provincial motto "Splendor sine occasu" (beauty that never diminishes) -- or, in other words, the sun that never sets (on the British Empire). In Canada, it could be argued, the Empire lives on in the country's symbols and parliamentary institutions. The Union Flag on top reflects the heritage of the province's British past, while the King Edward crown in the centre represents the Canadian Royal Family. The flag has an aspect ratio of 3:5.^[1] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (921x1428, 852 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Alaska Highway User:Qyd/Pictures ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (921x1428, 852 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Alaska Highway User:Qyd/Pictures ... Map of Alaska Highway (in red) The Alaska Highway, also the Alaskan Highway, Alaska-Canadian Highway, and the Alcan Highway, runs from Dawson Creek, British Columbia to Fairbanks, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon. ... For the TV series, see Dawsons Creek. ... For individual mountains named Rocky Mountain, see Rocky Mountain (disambiguation). ... â€œUnion Jackâ€ redirects here. ... The Arms of Her Majesty in Right of Canada, proclaimed by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994. ...

See also

This is a list of the symbols of Canadian provinces and territories. ... British Columbia is one of Canadas provinces, and has established several provincial symbols. ...

References

Categories: British Columbia stubs | Flag stubs | Provincial symbols of British Columbia | Flags of Canada Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of flags used in Canada. ... Motto (Latin for From Sea to Sea) Anthem O Canada Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Ottawa Largest city Toronto Official languages English, French Government Parliamentary democracy and federal constitutional monarchy - Monarch Queen Elizabeth II - Governor General MichaÃ«lle Jean - Prime Minister Stephen Harper Establishment - Act of Union February... The Queens Personal Canadian Flag, sometimes called the Royal Standard of Canada, is the personal standard, that is to say official flag, of Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. ... The Flag of the Governor General of Canada The Flag of the Governor General of Canada was adopted in 1981. ... The Canadian Red Ensign. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Regions Political culture Foreign relations Other countriesAtlas Politics Portal Canada is a federation which consists of ten provinces that, with three territories, make up the worlds second largest country in total area. ... A standard was approved by the Governor General in 1980 for all Lieutenant Governors. ... Flag of Alberta The flag of Alberta, Canada was adopted on 1 June 1968. ... Manitobas official flag since 1965 The Flag of Manitoba is a variation of the Red Ensign which bears the shield of the provincial coat of arms. ... The flag of New Brunswick Flag of New Brunswick (1950-1965) The flag of New Brunswick, Canada is a banner modelled after the provincial arms and was adopted by proclamation on February 24, 1965. ... Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador The flag of Newfoundland and Labrador was introduced in 1980, and was designed by Newfoundland artist Christopher Pratt. ... The Flag of the Northwest Territories The flag of the Northwest Territories, Canada was adopted in 1969 by the Council of the Northwest Territories. ... Flag of Nova Scotia The flag of Nova Scotia, created in 1858[1], is a banner of the provincial arms. ... The Flag of Nunavut was proclaimed on 1 April 1999, along with the territory of Nunavut in Canada. ... Ontarios official flag since 1965 The current Flag of Ontario was proclaimed the official flag of the Canadian province of Ontario by the Flag Act on May 21, 1965. ... The flag of Prince Edward Island, Canada, is a banner of the provincial arms. ... Flag ratio: 2:3 The flag of Quebec, called the FleurdelisÃ©, was adopted by the provincial government of Quebec, Canada, during the government of Maurice Duplessis. ... Saskatchewans official flag since 1969 Hypothetical flag of Saskatchewan (1906â€“1969), never used The current flag of Saskatchewan, Canada, which has the proportions 2:1, was adopted in 1969. ... Categories: Yukon | Flags of Canada | Stub ... This is a list of incorporated cities of Canada in alphabetical order by province. ... Flag of Calgary, Alberta The official flag of Calgary, Alberta was designed by Gwin Clarke and Yvonne Fritz. ... Flag of Edmonton, Alberta The Flag of Edmonton, Alberta The flag features the Coat of Arms on a white square (Canadian pale) surmounting a light blue field. ... The Flag of Montreal was first displayed in May 1939. ... The centerpiece of the new flag is the stylized O design, sometimes referred to as a toilet flush. ... The Flag of the City of Toronto was adopted in October, 1999. ... Flag of the City of Vancouver The Flag of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada was adopted by City Council on May 17, 1983. ... Flag ratio 1:2 The current flag of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada was adopted on October 1, 1975. ... Flag of the City of Windsor The Flag of Windsor, Ontario is a flag that was adopted in 1992. ... This is a list of flags used in Canada. ...

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