Banners on Confederation Boulevard

Each year, Canadian Heritage flies over 500 banners along Confederation Boulevard, the capital’s ceremonial route in downtown Ottawa–Gatineau. The banners highlight Canada’s provinces and territories and anniversaries of significance.

Provincial and territorial banners

The colourful provincial and territorial banners provide a window on Canada. Each year, we focus on a different theme to showcase the character of each part of the country. These banners might focus on themes like floral and animal emblems or provincial and territorial landscapes.

Discover the 2022 provincial and territorial banners

Commemorative banners

Each year, we also have a special commemorative banner series. These banners highlight:

• significant milestones in Canadian history
• Canadian culture
• special events
• important Canadian figures
• regions within Canada

Discover the 2022 commemorative banners

In 2022, we mark the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne (Platinum Jubilee). In partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada, we also mark the 80th anniversary of the Raid on Dieppe. This partnership includes a commemorative banner series that honours Canadian Armed Forces missions around the world. In 2022, these banners pay tribute to engagements in Western Europe, the Balkans and Cyprus.