Canadian citizenship test practice question · Symbols and regions
What sits at the very top of Canada's full coat of arms?
Answer options
- A beaver
- A maple tree
- A royal crownCorrect
- A sailing ship
Answer: A royal crown
The coat of arms is topped by a royal crown, a sign that Canada is a constitutional monarchy. Below it, a crowned lion holds a red maple leaf.
Checked November 7, 2026