September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is an important piece of the reconciliation process.

We have a couple of new really fun Garden Banner designs.  The banner with a 4 ft Garden Stand make a great gift idea!

Happy Labour Day Weekend!

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 can create any custom flag you can imagine!

The Flag Store has an excellent selection of quality stock items, but we are best known for our custom work. Our manufacturing capabilities allow us to meet all your custom flag and banner needs including digitally printed, screen printed or Appliqued.

Our digital department offers quick turn-around times on short run orders. Simply send us all the information you can, such as size, colours and quantity. If you have artwork, send us an email. No job is too small or too big.

https://theflagstore.ca/our-products/custom-flag-products

Ever wonder what the difference is between an Internal and External halyard on a flagpole?

An External Halyard Flagpole System places the rope on the outside of the flagpole. The rope is exposed on the outside of the flagpole and travels through the truck at the top of the flagpole. An external cleat  allows the halyard to be tied off at about 4 1/2′ from the base of the flagpole. This enables ease of operation allowing the flag to be displayed and move up and/or down as required.

The Internal Halyard Flagpole System conceals the rope on the inside of the flagpole. Internal Halyard flagpoles are more expensive than  external halyard flagpoles but they offer a more streamlined look and security. The rope is in the inside of the flagpole and travels up and out of the truck at the top of the flagpole. The rope is secured near the bottom of the flagpole with a cam cleat . The rigging is accessible and controlled after unlocking an access door.

It is almost Canada Day(our favorite holiday here at The Flag Store)  We have made up Canada Day bundle packages to make decorating for Canada Day a breeze.  Check them out!

https://www.theflagstore.ca/store/product-category/canada-day-party-decor/

Happy Pride Month 2024.  We have a great selection of Pride flags available online or instore at our Barrie or Thornton location.

With the recent passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney we have had many questions regarding putting the Canadian flag at half-mast.

Canadian Heritage notes that “The half-masting of national flags is a well-established procedure whereby countries bestow an honour and express a collective sense of sorrow. Given that such flags are recognized as paramount symbols of their nations, the act of half-masting is a dramatic visual statement that speaks to the sense of loss that is shared by all their citizens.

When putting the flag to half-mast the centre of the flag should be exactly half-way down the mast.  When hoisted or lowered from half-mast position, a flag should be first raised to the mast head”