National Flower of Canada

The Leaf of Maple is an official symbol of Canada. Particularly, the maple leaf, as a Canadian symbol, was first used in early 18th century and till now is depicted on its current and previous flags, the penny, and on the coat of arms.

The floral emblem of Ontario (province located in the east-central part of Canada), is known as the White Trillium, a flower grown freely in the forests and woodlands. The White Trillium can be recognized by the three white waxy petals that protrude from each flower. The Trillium is a protected species of flower, and should not be picked.

Other Native and Popular Flowers in Canada

As Canada is a geographically vast and ethnically diverse country, there are cultural variations and distinctions from province to province and region to region. Canadian culture has also been deeply influenced by more recent immigration of people from all over the world thus the people of Canada love all varieties of flowers and prefer to gift flowers to their dear and near ones on special occasions like Christmas, Friend Ship Day and Thanksgiving Day. All varieties of Lilies, Bunch Of Multi Colored Roses, Potted Roses In Tin Container, Pastel Long Stem Roses, Bunch Of Wow Roses, Sunflowers, Mini Carnations, Gerbera Daisies, Snapdragons, Miniature Rose, Cyclamen, Mums are the flowers which are dearly liked by Canadians for the gift purpose.

Most of the flowers bought in Canada come from South America, specifically Colombia and Ecuador. The famous flowers grown in Canada are Geraniums, Poinsettias and Chrysanthemums. While Canada Lily, Lilium canadense, woodland lily, grow wild in damp meadows and thickets from Alabama to Quebec.

Online Florists Canada

A few of the major online florists who cater to Canada are Pickupflowers, The Flower Pot is one of the popular florists in Montreal, 1-800-Flowers and Growerflowers. For a list of Canada florists who do business online, please visit our page on Online Florists in Canada.

Send Flowers to Canada

The Flower Expert has arrived at a few parameters on which florists can be compared so that the customers can select a good florist who suits their needs. You can go through the comparative analysis of the top florists presented in this table. This comprehensive table will help you decide which florist gives the best service when you want to send flowers to Canada.

Facts about Canada

Canada , the second largest country by total area and lowest in the Population Density in the world, is composed of ten provinces and three territories. The provinces are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The three territories are the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.

A founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), giving employment to about 62,000 regular and 26,000 reserve military personnel Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest nations with heavy hold on the export of energy and agricultural products, specially wheat and other grains.

With English and French as spoken language, the Maple Leaf, Beaver and the Canadian Horse serve as official symbols for Canada