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Canada is known worldwide for its impressive variety of wildflowers and habitats. The variety of flowers found in Canada is partly due to the enormous tract of land and extreme variations in climate and habitat found across the country. At some point in their history, estimated that each province or territory Canada has adopted an official flower to represent and symbolize the region. That said, the official flower of each province or territory are not necessarily unique to that particular area.

Alberta first selected the official flower again in the 1930s. The Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis) was selected to be the official flower of the province by a group of school children. The Wild Rose is a pink, fragrant flower that grows mostly on rocky mountain slopes. The Wild Rose, however, can be found in parts of Canada.

British Columbia Pacific Dogwood appointed as the Provincial Flower in 1956. The Pacific Dogwood, or Cornus nuttallii, produces cream flowers clustered, which flower in spring and produce bright red berries in fall. It is worth noting that the Pacific Dogwood is a protected species in Canada.

Manitoba also allowed schools to choose their Provincial Flower. In 1906, the Prairie Crocus "was selected to represent the province of Manitoba. The Prairie Crocus, or anemone patens, and is lilac flowers in early spring, often before all the snow has melted.

New Brunswick believes that the purple color of its Provincial Flower Purple in 1936, at the request of the Institute for Women in the province. The purple violet, or Viola cucullata is a flower without a stem, which begins to bloom in May and continues throughout the summer months.

Newfoundland / Labrador adopted the carnivorous plant, as the official flower of the province in 1954. The carnivorous plant, Sarracenia purpurea or has a large wine red flower with a red heart and gold. It grows mainly in swamps and marshes, and shown in the Newfoundland penny coin in the 1880s. It is worth noting that purple plant Pitcher is the only member of the genus that inhabit a cold temperature climate.

Flower of Nova Scotia is the official towing Arbutus, which is commonly known as the Mayflower. It became official in 1901 and is pale pink and white flowers bloom in the spring months from March to May. The Mayflower, or Epigaea repens, is a shrub of spreading the family Ericaceae and known for its lovely fragrance.

Ontario White Trillium selected as the official flower in 1937. It is usually found in deciduous forests and woodlands, and is easily recognizable by it, while three flower petals. The White Trillium, Trillium grandiflorum or is a species protected in Ontario's provincial parks.

In 1947, Prince Edward Island adopted a member of the orchid family as the flower of the province. Lady's slipper, Cypripedium acaule or flowers in late May and is commonly found in moist soil, shady forests. It is easy to recognize because it's beautiful pink flowers, and is characterized by its bags slipper-shaped.

Most French-speaking province of Quebec has opted for the lily flower as its province. He was initially chosen because of its resemblance to the flower de Lis in the provincial flag. Ironically, this flower is not native to Quebec. In 1999, he changed the Quebec provincial flower Blue Flag Iris. It is commonly found in marshes, meadows and river banks throughout the province.

Saskatchewan, selected western red lily, or philadelphicum lullium, as the official flower in 1941. A protected species that grows in semi-wooded areas and meadows, the western red lily produces orange and red flowers in the summer months, June to August. It also appeared on the flag of the province of Saskatchewan.

Northwest Territories Provincial Flower is the Mountain Avens, otherwise known as Dryas integrifolia. He was drafted in 1957. It produces small white flowers and is common in the tundra of northern Northwest Territories. It blooms in spring, and grows in the arid, rocky areas, in the light of the sun.

The territory of Saxifraga Nanavut chose purple as the flower in 2000. Otherwise known as Saxifraga oppositifolia, is easily known for her bright purple star shaped flowers, which appear shortly after the snow disappears from the season.

Yukon Territory, Fireweed selected as its floral emblem in 1957. The Fireweed, Epilobium angustifolium and produces small clusters of dark pink flowers. On average, the stems of the flowers three to seven feet high. Their season ranges from July to September.

Christina Nielson has had a life-long passion for flowers. When she is not playing in the garden, she works in the marketing department at Jackman's Fresh Flowers; an award winning online florist specializing in international flower delivery.

NWT worth visiting?

Hi From Oz, I have the opportunity to visit the Northwest Territories or the Yukon region. This is a time and probably the only time you will be able to afford to travel abroad, will be based in Grande Prairie, AB. Have a few places in the Yukon elected, but is not Insurance Northwest Territories. I have 2 months to have a little time on the sleeve. I like camping, fishing, hunting, mountain, outback pubs - you know, outdoors and people of field things. What any worthwhile suggestion. Thank you. Kind regards, Michael

Trying to get a tour of the Mackenzie River rafting if you visit during the summer months. You get to see a lot of places and wildlife including caribou migration and raft trip itself is a blast. You can travel almost all the way from Yellowknife to Inuvik in the Arctic Ocean in a week or so.

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