- By Ridam Sharma
- Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Land Of Lilies: Canada is widely known as the ‘Land of Lilies.’ This is the poetic name which is associated with the natural beauty and its historical background. The lily, specifically, the fleur-de-lis, has strong cultural meaning in the history of Canada, especially in Quebec. The stylised lily is the fleur-de-lis (or flower of the lily), which has long been identified with the French royalty and heritage. This symbol was a permanent addition to the Quebec culture, religion, and pride, as the area had been a French colony, which gave Canada the elegant title of Land of Lilies.
Canada is also home to numerous varieties of lilies. One of them is the Western Red Lily ( Lilium philadelphicum ), known for its dramatic red-orange flowers, which are widely grown in many Canadian areas, and are also proclaimed as the provincial flower of Saskatchewan in 1941. This flower can be seen as the symbol of beauty, power, and perseverance, and these characteristics are commonly related to the Canadian spirit.
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Surprisingly, some people regard France as also the Land of Lilies due to the symbol of the fleur-de-lis that has been associated with French royalty and nationality for centuries. The three-petaled motto of the fleur-de-lis is a symbol of purity, light, and perfection and has been used in royal coats of arms, flags and historical architecture all over France. The lily is associated with the role of not just royal prerogative and authority, but also the beauty of the French people and their culture.
In short, Canada is known as the Land of Lilies due to its French association and the abundance of lilies. Historically, France is also known as the Land of Lilies, because it was the first to possess it as the royal symbol. Both countries showcase this flowery symbol beautifully with the perfect blend of history, heritage, and nature.