National Flowers and Animals
for Provinces & Territories in Canada:


   Alberta - Canada:


  • Official Flower: The Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis) is the official flower of Alberta. It represents the beauty of the province's natural landscapes and is commonly found in the region.
  • Official Animal: Is the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, recognized for its significance in the province's rugged mountainous terrain.

   British Columbia:


  • Official Flower: Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is the floral emblem of British Columbia. Its large white flowers are iconic in the coastal forests of the province.
  • Official Animal: Spirit Bear (Kermode Bear) is the official animal for British Columbia. This rare subspecies of black bear is known for its unique white or cream-colored fur.

   Manitoba - Canada:


  • Official flower: Manitoba's official flower is the Prairie Crocus (Anemone patens), also known as the Pasqueflower. It is one of the earliest wildflowers to bloom in the spring, symbolizing the resilience of Manitoba's prairie ecosystems.
  • Official Animal: Manitoba's official animal is the Plains Bison, reflecting the historical and ecological importance of this iconic species to the region's Indigenous peoples and landscape.

   New Brunswick:


  • Official flower: Purple Violet (Viola cucullata) is the floral emblem of New Brunswick. This native wildflower is commonly found in woodlands and along stream banks throughout the province.
  • Official Animal: Puffin. The Puffin serves as the official animal of New Brunswick, symbolizing the province's rich coastal wildlife and seabird populations.

   Newfoundland & Labrador:


  • Official flower: Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) The Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) is the official flower of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a unique carnivorous plant that thrives in the province's boggy landscapes.
  • Official Animal: Atlantic Puffin - Newfoundland and Labrador have designated the Atlantic Puffin as their official animal, highlighting the

   Northwest Territories:


  • Official flower: Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala) - The Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala) is the floral emblem of the Northwest Territories. This hardy alpine flower is found throughout the territory's rugged landscapes.
  • Official Animal: Arctic Grayling - The Arctic Grayling, a freshwater fish native to the cold, clear waters of the Arctic and subarctic regions, is the official animal of the Northwest Territories.

   Nova Scotia - Canada:


  • Official flower: Mayflower (Epigaea repens) - The Mayflower (Epigaea repens), also known as the trailing arbutus, is the floral emblem of Nova Scotia. It is a delicate pink flower that blooms in early spring, symbolizing the province's natural beauty.
  • Official Animal: Osprey - Nova Scotia's official animal is the Osprey, a bird of prey commonly found along the province's coastal areas and lakeshores.

   Nunavut - Canada:


  • Official flower: Purple Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) - The Purple Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) is the official flower of Nunavut. It is a cold-hardy plant that thrives in the Arctic tundra, symbolizing resilience and adaptability.
  • Official Animal: Arctic Wolf - Nunavut's official animal is the Arctic Wolf, a resilient and adaptable predator that inhabits the Arctic tundra and sea ice.

   Ontario - Canada:


  • Official flower: White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) - Ontario's official flower is the White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum). This iconic three-petaled flower is commonly found in the province's forests and is a symbol of Ontario's natural heritage.
  • Official Animal: Common Loon - The Common Loon is Ontario's official animal, chosen for its association with the province's many lakes and wilderness areas, as well as its haunting calls often heard during the summer months

   Prince Edward Island:


  • Official flower: Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule) - The Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule) is the floral emblem of Prince Edward Island. This orchid species is native to the island and is known for its unique slipper-shaped blossom.
  • Official Animal: Blue Jay - Prince Edward Island's official animal is the Blue Jay, a bird known for its vibrant blue plumage and widespread presence across the island.

   Quebec - Canada:


  • Official flower: Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) - The Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) is the official flower of Quebec. Its vibrant blue-purple flowers are found in wetland habitats throughout the province.
  • Official Animal: Snowy Owl - Quebec has the Snowy Owl as its official animal, representing the province's northern wilderness and its connection to the Arctic regions.

   Saskatchewan - Canada:


  • Official flower: Western Red Lily (Lilium philadelphicum) -
  • Official Animal: White-tailed Deer - Saskatchewan's official animal is the White-tailed Deer, a familiar sight in the province's forests, fields, and grasslands.

   Yukon:


  • Official flower: Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) - The Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) is the floral emblem of Yukon. Its vibrant pink flowers are a common sight along roadsides and in meadows throughout the territory, often blooming in abundance after wildfires
  • Official Animal: Yukon Lynx - The Yukon Lynx, a species of wild cat well-adapted to the boreal forests and mountainous terrain of the Yukon, is the official animal of the territory.

The official flowers and animals for each Canadian province and territories:

1. Alberta
• Official Flower: Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis)
• Official Animal: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

2. British Columbia
• Official Flower: Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii)
• Official Animal: Spirit Bear (Kermode Bear)

3. Manitoba
• Official Flower: Prairie Crocus (Anemone patens)
• Official Animal: Plains Bison

4. New Brunswick
• Official Flower: Purple Violet (Viola cucullata)
• Official Animal: Puffin

5. Newfoundland and Labrador
• Official Flower: Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea)
• Official Animal: Atlantic Puffin

6. Nova Scotia
• Official Flower: Mayflower (Epigaea repens)
• Official Animal: Osprey

7. Ontario
• Official Flower: White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)
• Official Animal: Common Loon

8. Prince Edward Island
• Official Flower: Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule)
• Official Animal: Blue Jay

9. Quebec
• Official Flower: Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor)
• Official Animal: Snowy Owl

10. Saskatchewan
• Official Flower: Western Red Lily (Lilium philadelphicum)
• Official Animal: White-tailed Deer

11. Northwest Territories
• Official Flower: Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala)
• Official Animal: Arctic Grayling

12. Nunavut
• Official Flower: Purple Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia)
• Official Animal: Arctic Wolf

13. Yukon
• Official Flower: Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium)
• Official Animal: Yukon Lynx


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