The Flag Shop Alberta

04/30/2026

Just a short stroll from the High Level Bridge here in the heart of Edmonton, our team has been reflecting on how our local skyline is changing for the better. Seeing more Indigenous flags flying alongside the Maple Leaf across our city is a powerful sight that sparks a lot of great conversations in our shop. We often find that understanding the protocol behind these flags is a lot like a community block party. Everyone has a specific spot at the table to ensure the guest of honour is properly recognized and respected. When you get that arrangement right, the whole street feels more welcoming and unified. Our team has spent years helping our neighbours navigate these meaningful traditions to ensure every flag is flown with the dignity it deserves. 🍁

We've mapped out the full details and local considerations in our latest guide. See the first comment below:

04/01/2026

A flag buying guide can help people choose the right size, material, and display style before they make a decision. Understanding where a flag will be used often makes it easier to select an option that fits both the setting and the purpose.

Learn how to choose Canadian and provincial flags in Alberta, including materials, durability, and proper flag selection tips.

02/24/2026

Flags represent identity and history through their colours, patterns, and symbols. National, provincial, and cultural banners each reflect unique stories about the people and places they represent. Recognizing the differences among flag types helps build a deeper appreciation for their meanings.

Learn the different types of flags explained including national provincial international and cultural flags and their meanings.

12/31/2025

In the UK, there’s an official law in place that makes it illegal to “handle salmon in suspicious circumstances”.

You read that right… that’s the Salmon act of 1986, and it’s still in effect to this day.

Sounds a bit odd for sure, but there’s actually a serious purpose behind it; the law makes it illegal to receive, remove, or dispose of fish if you know (or reasonably suspect) that it was caught, sold, or landed illegally.

Sounds reasonable to me!

But now you know: if you’re ever in the UK, handle your salmon… unsuspiciously? 🐟

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅

12/19/2025

Proud of where you’re from! ⭐️

12/11/2025

You can spot tens of thousands of abandoned barns everywhere here in Alberta, but in Germany, it’s like that… but with castles. There’s over 20,000 of them scattered across the country! Wild.

12/06/2025

Walked in for one flag, walked out with five. This place is dangerous.

11/30/2025

A big bounceback win for the Oilers last night🔥🧡💙 Let’s go oil country!

11/24/2025

🌴 Did you know? Jamaica’s flag is the only national flag in the world with no red, white, or blue! And their flag’s colours actually have an interesting history:

⚫ strength & creativity
🟡 wealth & sunshine
🟢 lush land & hope

Which flag do you want to see us cover next?