Canadian Crown

Original painting of Queen Elizabeth II to mark the historic occasion of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee

Canada's Participation in the Jubilee Celebrations in London

Image of Her Majesty waving, from the Museum of Civilization’s Diamond Jubilee exhibition A Queen and Her Country

Visit the Museum of Civilization's Diamond Jubilee exhibition A Queen and Her Country

The Diamond Jubilee Medal: a Distinction in Honour of Queen Elizabeth II

Download the Official Crown in Canada iPhone App

New edition of A Crown of Maples - Constitutional Monarchy in Canada

The Arms of Canada

Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Stephen Harper during Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario, on July 1, 2010. [Department of Canadian Heritage]

Diamond Jubilee

This year marks the 60^th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Canada. Diamond Jubilee events are taking place across the country, and Canadians of all ages are invited to take part in the many celebrations. The celebrations will honour and thank Her Majesty for her service.

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Queen Elizabeth II visits the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Depot Division, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on May 19, 2005. [Department of Canadian Heritage]

Crown in Canada

The Canadian Crown is one of our major national institutions and symbols. See how it has evolved over time and grown with the country as a uniquely Canadian institution, as well as the significant role it plays in the daily life of Canada today.

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The Queen's birthday is marked each year in Canada on Victoria Day. This public holiday dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall during their 2009 Royal Tour. [Department of Canadian Heritage]

Royal Tour 2012

In 2012, Canadians welcome His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall in this special year when we celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. Check out the 2012 Royal Tour itinerary, which includes stops in New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Canadian Crown

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