abstract:National symbols of Canada are the symbols that are used in Canada and abroad to represent the country and its people. Prominently, the use of the maple leaf as a Canadian symbol dates back to the early 18th century, and is depicted on its current and previous flags, the penny, and on the coat of arms (or royal arms).
Removing beavers entirely from Canada's nationalsymbols would be labour-intensive: a stone beaver sits on top of the entrance to Parliament and appears on Canadian nickels.