Flag of Quebec

The Flag of Quebec, known in French as the *drapeau du Québec* or *fleurdelisé*, is the official flag and national emblem of the Canadian province of Quebec.

The Flag of Quebec, known in French as the *drapeau du Québec* or *fleurdelisé*, is the official flag and national emblem of the Canadian province of Quebec. It was adopted on 21 January 1948 and features a white cross and four white fleurs-de-lis on a blue field.

Design and symbolism

The flag shows a white cross dividing a blue field into four quadrants, each containing a white fleur-de-lis. Its official heraldic description is established in Quebec legislation as 'd'azur à la croix d'argent cantonnée de quatre fleurs de lys du même', which specifies a blue field, a silver or white cross, and four matching fleurs-de-lis. The official ratio of the flag is 2:3, though a 2:1 variant is sometimes used when flown with the Canadian flag.

Adoption in 1948

The fleurdelisé was officially adopted on 21 January 1948 and raised at the Quebec Parliament Building that day. It replaced the British Union Jack on the central tower of the Quebec Parliament Building as the provincial flag.

Legal status and protocol

Quebec law identifies the flag as an emblem of the province and sets rules for its use, including its presence on the Parliament Building and at official provincial functions. The flag is defined in Quebec law and has official precedence over other flags in many provincial contexts.

Use in Quebec identity

The flag is a prominent provincial symbol and is widely associated with Quebec nationalism and public identity. It is widely used on public buildings and as a symbol of Quebec identity. Flag Day in Quebec is observed on 21 January.