The Yukon flag was designed as a result of a territory-wide design competition sponsored by the Whitehorse branch of the Royal Canadian Legion as part of Canada's 1967 centennial year celebrations. A local resident of Destruction Bay, Lynn Lambert a draftsman was the successful designer. His was adopted by ordinance of the territorial government in 1968.
The Yukon flag consists of three vertical panels: a central panel of white flanked by a green panel on the inner edge and a blue panel on the outer edge. The Yukon Coat of Arms appears on the central panel framed by two stems of fireweed, the territory's floral emblem. The blue represents the Yukon's rivers and lakes, the green symbolizes the forests and white signifies snow.
Flag Measures 4 in x 6 in and is 100% polyester. Plastic spear handle.
Manufacturer: N/A
SKU: CYT46P
Unit of Measure: 1