In 1964 Parliament voted to adopt a new design for the Canadian Flag and called for submissions.  Close to 4000 designs were submitted.  Submission came on many materials including tissue paper, wall paper, pieces of cloth etc.  Many used cutouts from magazines and post cards.   The final design was announced on Dec 15, 1964.  The official ceremony inaugurating the new red and white Maple Leaf flag was held on Feb 15th, 1965.  Feb 15th was then declared Flag Day in Canada.

This is a great opportunity to try our beautiful hand sewn nylon appliqued flags made at our factory in Barrie, ON.
Made with exceptional attention to craftsmanship and detail.  The red bars and maple leaf are sewn together resulting in a vibrant, rich appearance. These flags are made of 100% heavyweight nylon 200 denier fabric.

Visit our retail store in Thornton on Hwy 27 or our Barrie store at 176 Saunders Road where we manufacture our flags!

Order online at www.theflagstore.ca

The Original Flag Store opened for business in 1965 in the small town of Thornton, Ontario -– just one hour drive north of Toronto. We quickly became known as the company who could make a business, a cottage or an event burst with color and pride.

Today, 60 years later, the original family still take great pride in offering the same service, the same quality and the same personal guidance to all customers who require custom flags and flagpoles. We also offer many other choices of “soft” advertising for your company, your family name or your location.

We appliqué our flags and our flags are MADE IN CANADA! We can also print on different weights and kinds of material to keep your costs at a minimum while keeping your options completely open. Using nylon, polyester, paper or vinyl, we listen to your needs and help you to choose the right medium to make you look good!

We are Canada’s custom flag manufacturer!

If you require a professional look, in any printed fabric or custom sewn durability, our product will exceed your expectation!

Our corporate philosophy is simple:

Quality, Service and Value for your Money.

Whether it’s a stock item, an international flag, a custom banner,  or an installation – we offer you the best choices to maximize your marketing dollar. We understand Canadian pride and the real meaning of ~

Just watch for our flag!

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

Our Canada Nylon Sewn Flags are hand crafted with the finest workmanship.  Applique is a method used of layering fabric on fabric.  The detail in these flags exceed any printing style. As we hand sew these flags here at our factory in Barrie, On we are able to offer repair services on these flags. From a small repair of restitching the end panel to a full replacement of the end panel .  By providing this service we can help your Canada Nylon Sewn Flag live its maximum life.

Send us an email or give us a call and we can let you know how to get your flag repaired.

Order online, by email or give us a call.  We can quickly turnaround a holiday flag for your business or home.

With freezing rain in this weeks forecast here is a reminder of how to care for your flag in the Winter months.

To keep your Canadian flag looking  bright and beautiful take it down from time to time. If you are expecting an ice storm or a winter blizzard and your flag will not be seen, take it down to avoid any damage to the flag.  By taking your flag down in cold or poor weather it will help the flag to last longer.

From time to time inspect your flag and check it for fraying or loose ends, small holes or rips and tears. We are available to perform flag repairs for a low cost.

Always inspect your flag to be sure it is not catching on any items such as trees or roof lines as that will further accelerate the deterioration of the flag.

Flags can be hand washed in cold water if necessary and hung on the pole damp to quickly dry.  Wrinkled nylon flags can be ironed at the lowest/delicate setting .

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.

We are so lucky to have customers as amazing as Brad in Trenton.  He installed a 35′ pole at his home and even went the extra mile of having lights installed.  It really is stunning!

Did you know that we sell, service and Install flagpoles?  Look at this stunning 25 ft Formenta Fiberglass Flagpoles that we installed in Coldwater. Even the jet skiers are admiring the beautiful addition!

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation .

The 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 a vital component of the reconciliation process.