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Black Friday In Canada

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Black Friday in Canada started over a decade ago when the Canadian dollar was worth the same as the American dollar and Canadians started crossing the border to shop on Black Friday.

This is a great time to try one of our hand sewn nylon Canada Flags made at our factory in Barrie, Ontario.  You won’t be disappointed with this stunning Canadian Made Flag!

 

 

Remember Flag for Nov 11th

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In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
the torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

25 ft Formenta Flagpole in Kawartha Lakes

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This 25 Ft Formenta Fiberglass Flagpole with a Canada Nylon Sewn Flag(made at our factory in Barrie) was installed by our company for a lovely new customer in Kawartha Lakes.

Formenta Signature™ flagpoles  are the leaders in fiberglass flag poles and are known to be the world’s maker of the finest quality flagpoles.  In 1972, Olov Nyholm took his 26 years of flagpole making experience and began Formenta with one mission – to be the world’s maker of the finest quality flagpole.  Formenta, to this day combines the Swedish handcrafted tradition with state-of-the-art technology to produce each magnificent Formenta flagpole.  Formenta continues to fashion flagpoles using an exact blend of woven roving fiber and resign to add strength and durability to every Formenta flagpole.  Formenta’s elegant fiberglass flagpoles utilize SilentShaft™ technology to prevent noisy halyard clanging.  Formenta is recognized as the worlds’ only ISO registered maker of fiberglass flagpoles for its dedication to consistent product quality and commitment to environmental responsibility. A high and consistent quality standard for their products is of highest importance, to meet the demands from our customers.  Through close and active relations with our suppliers, we meet market needs and work for future product development.  All Formenta flagpoles are made from long lasting glass fiber reinforced polyester and their maintenance free material combines guaranteed strength and low weight with a brilliant, clean finish.

Formenta Signature™ Series is the benchmark line in our selection of fiberglass flagpoles.  All Formenta flagpoles are made from long lasting glass fiber reinforced polyester.  The maintenance free material combines guaranteed strength and low weight with a brilliant, clean finish.

We are the North American dealer for Formenta Flagpoles, give us a call!

 

 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th

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Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honors the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

The #1 Question We Are Asked

The Number 1 question we are asked is “what size flag should I buy?”.  The size of the flagpole helps determine the correct flag sizing for the flag.

 

SIZING SUGGESTIONS:

4’ FLAGPOLE = 18”X36” (1.5’X3’) FLAG
5’ FLAGPOLE = 24”X48” (2’X4’) OR 27”X54” (2.25’X4.5’) FLAG
18’ FLAGPOLE = 27”X54” (2.25‘X4.5’) FLAG
20 – 25’ ALUMINUM FLAGPOLE = 36”X72” (3’X6’) FLAG

FIBERGLASS FLAGPOLE SUGGESTIONS:

20’ FIBERGLASS – 36”X72”(3’X6’) FLAG
25’ FIBERGLASS – 36”X72” (3’X6’) FLAG – MAX SIZE: 45”X90” (3.75’X4.5’)
30’ FIBERGLASS – 45”X90” (3.75’X7.5’) – MAX SIZE: 54”X108” (4.5’X9’)
35’ FIBERGLASS – 54”X108” (4.5’X9’) – MAX SIZE: 60”X120: (5’X10’)
40’ FIBERGLASS – 54”X108” (4.5’X9’) – MAX SIZE: 72”X144” (6’X12’)

We Install Flagpoles

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What a beautiful Formenta Fiberglass Flagpole with an Inclusive Pride Flag that we installed at Innisfil Park.  We take care of everything start to finish.

“In the spirit of diversity, equity and inclusion, the Town of Innisfil is introducing a permanent landscape feature at Innisfil Beach Park to acknowledge the Town’s commitment as a welcoming community”

 

June is National Indigenous History Month

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June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada.

June Is Pride Month

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The ever-changing Pride symbol has been revised again, and in 2021 designed by Daniel Quasar was updated to be even more inclusive. The Inclusive Pride Flag.

In Vecchietti’s version, a purple circle overlaid over a yellow triangle has been added to the chevron on the left side of Quasar’s design, a nod to Australian Morgan Carpenter’s famous 2013 intersex flag.

New Item Alert-Staff Favourite

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We have some new garden banners that we are all loving here at The Flag Store.  What a great gift idea for the animal lover in your life .

Formenta Fiberglass Flagpoles

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Formenta Signature™ flagpoles  are the leaders in fiberglass flag poles and are known to be the world’s maker of the finest quality flagpoles.  In 1972, Olov Nyholm took his 26 years of flagpole making experience and began Formenta with one mission – to be the world’s maker of the finest quality flagpole.  Formenta, to this day combines the Swedish handcrafted tradition with state-of-the-art technology to produce each magnificent Formenta flagpole.  Formenta continues to fashion flagpoles using an exact blend of woven roving fiber and resign to add strength and durability to every Formenta flagpole.  Formenta’s elegant fiberglass flagpoles utilize SilentShaft™ technology to prevent noisy halyard clanging.  Formenta is recognized as the worlds’ only ISO registered maker of fiberglass flagpoles for its dedication to consistent product quality and commitment to environmental responsibility. A high and consistent quality standard for their products is of highest importance, to meet the demands from our customers.  Through close and active relations with our suppliers, we meet market needs and work for future product development.  All Formenta flagpoles are made from long lasting glass fiber reinforced polyester and their maintenance free material combines guaranteed strength and low weight with a brilliant, clean finish.

Formenta Signature™ Series is the benchmark line in our selection of fiberglass flagpoles.  All Formenta flagpoles are made from long lasting glass fiber reinforced polyester.  The maintenance free material combines guaranteed strength and low weight with a brilliant, clean finish.

We are the North American dealer for Formenta Flagpoles, give us a call!

 

Made In Canada

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Did you know that we proudly make our Canada Nylon Sewn Flag at our factory at 176 Saunders Rd in Barrie , Ontario Canada.  Proud to be Canadian!

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