Canada Flag Meeples

Be the talk of the table when you bring out these custom Canada Flag meeples! Each set contains eight 17 mm wooden Canada Flag meeples, fully printed on both sides. This set is perfect for Carcassonne or any other game that uses meeples or player tokens.

These meeples are designed to mimic Canada's national flag, consisting of the vertical triband of red and white with the red maple leaf at the center. The flag (and these meeples) are immediately recognizable as the national symbol of Canada.

Celebrate the Great White North at your next game night!

Important Dates in Canada Flag History

• 1867: The need for a distinctive Canadian flag emerges shortly after the Canadian Confederation.
• 1870: The Canadian Red Ensign begins to be used unofficially on land and sea.
• 1892: The British admiralty approves the use of the Canadian Red Ensign.
• 1921: The composite shield on the flag is replaced by the recently-granted Canadian Coat of Arms.
• 1945: A joint committee of the Senate and House of Commons is appointed to recommend a national flag to officially adopt, but their recommendation is not adopted.
• 1963: The government decides to adopt an official Canadian flag through Parliamentary debate, giving rise to the Great Flag Debate of 1964.
• 1964: The two houses of Parliament approve a resolution recommending the new design.
• 1965: A proclamation is signed by Queen Elizabeth II, Lester Pearson and Guy Favreau, and the new national flag is inaugurated on February 15th.
• 2023: The Canada Flag Meeple is born.

Warning: Small parts--Not intended for small children.