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Heraldic Symbols

Canada was once a French and then a British colony, which is why there are so many symbols that relate to France and to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

photo - maple leaves emblem

Maple leaves

photo - lions emblem

Lions

photo - dragon emblem

Dragon

photo - Fleur de lys emblem

Fleur-de-lys

photo - harp emblem

Harp

photo - lion emblem

Lion

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