Flag of Quebec

Quebec
Fleurdelisé
UseCivil and state flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag can be hung vertically by hoisting on a normal pole, then turning the pole 90° Reverse side is congruent with obverse side
Proportion2:3
AdoptedJanuary 21, 1948 (1948-01-21)
DesignA blue field charged with a symmetric cross between four fleurs-de-lis
Designed byRené Chaloult

The flag of Quebec (drapeau du Québec), called the Fleurdelisé in French (pronounced [flœʁdəlize]), represents the Canadian province of Quebec. It consists of a white cross on a blue background, with four white fleurs-de-lis.

It was the first provincial flag officially adopted in Canada and was originally shown on January 21, 1948, at the Parliament Building in Quebec City, during the administration of Maurice Duplessis. Legislation governing its usage was enacted on March 9, 1950. Quebec's Flag Day (January 21) commemorates its adoption each year, although for some time it was celebrated in May.

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