Quebec Flag (Fleurdelise)

Facts about the Flag of Quebec Flag (Fleurdelise)

1. The Fleurdelisé was adopted in 1948 and was the first flag of a Canadian province, predating the Canadian national flag by seventeen years.
2. The four fleurs-de-lis point outward from the white cross, and the blue field is a reference to the banner of the French monarchy.
3. The flag of the province of Quebec, Canada, adopted in 1948.
4. The flag belongs to Quebec. It is used in a province of Canada.
5. It was founded on 21 January 1948, when the Fleurdelisé was adopted.
6. It is based in Quebec City.
7. The flag was adopted in January 21, 1948.
8. The design is 78 years old as of 2026.
9. Construction: Blue field with a white cross and four fleurs-de-lis.
10. It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
11. The flag uses 2 colours: blue and white.
12. The blue stands for the field, in the traditional French royal blue.
13. The white stands for the cross and lilies.
14. Fleur-de-lis: The historic emblem of the French monarchy and of French Canada.
15. White cross: The Christian faith of the early settlers.
16. It was the first provincial flag in Canada and predates the Canadian national flag by seventeen years.
17. It is filed here under Regional and Movement Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.