Not to hijack my own thread but if you are canadian

[Oss]

do you fly the maple leaf on a flagpole

or is this a USA thing?

[Beardo]

do you fly the maple leaf on a flagpole

or is this a USA thing?

Used to. Even have a maple leaf tattoo that I got when I was younger.

I try to not let politicians affect my pride in my country...but with where we're going(and not going) lately...I am wishing Western Canada would just separate from Eastern Canada and  create our own country. Or maybe we could become North Montana. Or North North Dakota. 

If we can get a Conservative back in power and focus on the economy, taxes, etc, and stop the virtue signalling, feminist crap, handing out money to everyone...then maybe a Maple Leaf will be hung from my garage again.

[baldo]

We rode the Cabot Trail a couple of weeks ago, and I noticed there were quite a few houses that flew the Maple Leaf....It was very noticeable.

[Gryphon Rider]

Flagpoles are uncommon in urban residential areas, though not unheard of.  They are far more common in rural areas.  Around Canada Day and for a couple of weeks afterwards you'll see many small flags around.  Many love to wear the flag on ball caps, T-shirts, tattoos, etc.

Canadian flag pride is much more about being Canadian than it is about honouring veterans or fallen warriors; we use the poppy, and to a lesser degree, the yellow ribbon, as symbols for that purpose.

[bscrive]

Not too many around the Ottawa area but you do see a lot of people wearing Canadian hats and t-shirts. I don't have one flying because of my wife's religious beliefs but I would otherwise. I do wear my Canadian hats and t-shirts most of the time though.
Most Canadians seem to be a lot more subdued in their patriotism than our American cousin.

[Serk]

A high school buddy of mine that backpacked/hitchhiked etc across the world after graduation had a large Maple Leaf on his backpack just so people wouldn't assume he was an *@$($*(% American in his travels...

[Beardo]

A high school buddy of mine that backpacked/hitchhiked etc across the world after graduation had a large Maple Leaf on his backpack just so people wouldn't assume he was an *@$($*(% American in his travels...

I can relate to the good folks of Texas a lot more than the average Torontonian.

I suspect rural Saskatchewan where I'm from is very similar to rural Texas. Except for the whole 6 months of winter thing.

[The emperor has no clothes]

A high school buddy of mine that backpacked/hitchhiked etc across the world after graduation had a large Maple Leaf on his backpack just so people wouldn't assume he was an *@$($*(% American in his travels...

I can relate to the good folks of Texas a lot more than the average Torontonian.

I suspect rural Saskatchewan where I'm from is very similar to rural Texas. Except for the whole 6 months of winter thing.

Having spent a little time in Saskatchewan and a lot of time in Texas, there are far more differences than similarities.

[Gryphon Rider]

A high school buddy of mine that backpacked/hitchhiked etc across the world after graduation had a large Maple Leaf on his backpack just so people wouldn't assume he was an *@$($*(% American in his travels...

I can relate to the good folks of Texas a lot more than the average Torontonian.

I suspect rural Saskatchewan where I'm from is very similar to rural Texas. Except for the whole 6 months of winter thing.

Having spent a little time in Saskatchewan and a lot of time in Texas, there are far more differences than similarities.

I think when he said Texas he meant North Dakota. 

[Red Diamond]

My wife and I were in BC on vacation a couple of weeks ago, couple days in Vancouver, few days in Kamloops. We interacted with a lot of people, saw a lot of flags, saw some beautiful country, did white water rafting for the first time. Those people did not give us the impression that they had a problem with anything, flag or people.

[The emperor has no clothes]

My wife and I were in BC on vacation a couple of weeks ago, couple days in Vancouver, few days in Kamloops. We interacted with a lot of people, saw a lot of flags, saw some beautiful country, did white water rafting for the first time. Those people did not give us the impression that they had a problem with anything, flag or people.

They are some good people  White water rafting ? Awesome ! Sounds like a great time Eli. 

[DirtyDan]

Flags fly on poles.......yes

Last time I checked

Dan

[Serk]

Flags fly on poles.......yes

Last time I checked

Dan

What do people from Poland have to do with this? 

(I always feel sorry for my friends from Czechoslovakia when a restaurant has a big sign outside saying "NO CHECKS ACCEPTED")

[msb]

I have a Canadian flag sewn onto my MC vest and onto my top bag that goes on my IS trunk when we travel, and then of course there's my Canadian can oil filter cover. We fly a proper flag on a proper pole on Canada Day weekend (July 1st) at the house.
Like some of my Canadian brothers here have said, flying a flag on a regular basis is not as common in Canada as it is in the US.... we are a little more "subtle" in that regard, although as far as I'm concerned... just as patriotic as our neighbors to the South.
We here in BC are also pissed & embarassed with our current government, although unlike my young friend Beardo, I'm not gonna let the twit that calls himself our Prime Minister disway me from letting people know whenever I can that  I'm a proud Canadian... he doesn't represent me. Jason... once you live that extra 20 years to catch up to my age, I'm sure you'll understand 

[baldo]

Flags fly on poles.......yes

Last time I checked

Dan

What do people from Poland have to do with this? 

(I always feel sorry for my friends from Czechoslovakia when a restaurant has a big sign outside saying "NO CHECKS ACCEPTED")

[Atl-Jerry]

When I traveled to Montreal a lot in the 90's almost every house was flying a New Orleans Saints flag!

[bscrive]

I don't thing it would be the New Orleans Saints flag, it was more than likely their provincial flag.  Blue, with a white cross and a fleur de lys in each quadrant.  Quebecers are very patriotic to their province.

[Serk]

I don't thing it would be the New Orleans Saints flag, it was more than likely their provincial flag.  Blue, with a white cross and a fleur de lys in each quadrant.  Quebecers are very patriotic to their province.

I feel unclean now, I just realized that Texans are very much like Quebecois, at least in this regard.

[gordonv]

A high school buddy of mine that backpacked/hitchhiked etc across the world after graduation had a large Maple Leaf on his backpack just so people wouldn't assume he was an *@$($*(% American in his travels...

No flag flying at home. But my dad did from time-to-time, and he was an immigrant who came to Canada for a better life (he was refused entry to S. Africa to work in the mines. He was 6'3.5") post wwii when he was old enough.

When traveling, I then have the Maple Leaf/Flag somewhere, pin/patch, shirt/hat, etc. Just got a BC flag pin at the annual gun show, to more closely show where in Canada I'm from.

Like already mention by my other Canadian brethren, we are not vocal in our display of patriotism, but more in our actions and behavour. I see more flags flying in the rural/country areas.

[Oss]

Thanks for all the replies to my question.

We have always enjoyed speaking with (and having a drink or so) with our neighbors to the north, whether in their country or ours.

The main thing I noticed is that those Quebec folks seem to smoke cigarettes much more than those out west  Maybe it is a french thing??

Was in Montreal about 3 or 4 times for Jazz Fest and always a good time  Those fleur flags were all over  And moving day in Montreal...the whole city has to move that day it seems crazy busy !

Last year on our canadian rockies adventure was awesome   Did not see any flags except at the border station. 

One of the best meals I ever had was elk/bison/beef meatloaf with mushroom gravy and garlic smashed potatoes and root vegetables in Jasper

Sigh  Just thinking about it brings a smile a year and change later

[phideux]

Not too many around the Ottawa area but you do see a lot of people wearing Canadian hats and t-shirts. I don't have one flying because of my wife's religious beliefs but I would otherwise. I do wear my Canadian hats and t-shirts most of the time though.
Most Canadians seem to be a lot more subdued in their patriotism than our American cousin.

What kind of religion does you wife practice that would keep you from being patriotic for your country????

[Willow]

Not too many around the Ottawa area but you do see a lot of people wearing Canadian hats and t-shirts. I don't have one flying because of my wife's religious beliefs but I would otherwise. I do wear my Canadian hats and t-shirts most of the time though.
Most Canadians seem to be a lot more subdued in their patriotism than our American cousin.

What kind of religion does you wife practice that would keep you from being patriotic for your country????

A likely guess would be Jehovah's Witness.  They equate honoring flag and such as worship to something other than God.