Symbols of Canada

From our anthem to our animals, there are many things that represent Canada. Discover more about them here!

A True Classic?

Listen to the first few notes of this piece by Mozart, “The March of the Priests.” Sound familiar?



The Beaver

One of our best-known creatures, the beaver is also an official symbol of Canada. This video is one of the original series put out by the Canadian government. Check out hww.ca to see more Hinterland Who’s Who videos, now done by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, and learn more about the animals you love. En français aussi





RCMP Musical Ride

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are a symbol of Canada around the world. Its members are also famous for their ability to ride to music.

Project partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage.
  • Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine Canadien
  • Government of Canada
  • HBC: Hudson's Bay Company
  • ecentricarts inc.