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Symbols of British Columbia

Hey there, little one! Do you know what a symbol is? It's something that represents a place or an idea. In British Columbia, which is a province in Canada, there are many symbols that represent different things.

Let's start with the flag of British Columbia. The flag is blue with the Union Jack (which is a flag that represents the United Kingdom) in the top left corner. In the center of the flag, there is a shield with a sun rising behind a mountain and a wavy blue line that represents the ocean. The shield also has trees, a dogwood flower, and a setting sun. These are all things that are important to British Columbia.

Now, let's talk about the provincial bird. Can you guess what it is? It's the Steller's jay! This bird has blue and black feathers and it's very smart. It's also really good at imitating other birds and even some sounds it hears in the environment.

Another important symbol of British Columbia is the provincial flower, which is the Pacific dogwood. This flower has four white petals and a yellow center. It's really pretty and can be found all over the province.

Finally, let's talk about the provincial mammal, which is the Spirit bear. The Spirit bear is a special kind of black bear that has white fur instead of black. They are rare and live in the coastal rainforests of British Columbia.

So, those are just a few of the symbols of British Columbia, but there are many more. Each symbol represents something important to the province and its people.