Montreal Flag: Meaning and History

- The fleur-de-lis for the French. - The rose for the English. - The thistle for the Scots. - The shamrock for the Irish.

The red cross is reminiscent of Christian thought.

History of the flag

The first flag of the city of Montreal dates back to 1939.

In 2017, the white pine was added to the flag to highlight the contribution of Indigenous peoples as founders of the city.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

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  The white pine symbolizes indigenous peoples.

• White embodies purity and peace.