We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to show us their Canada tattoos. Here are some of the stories behind their prideful ink:
1. "This a tattoo of one of my ancestors Louis Riel, a Métis rebel leader and the founder of Manitoba." – nikitab41324ecc1
2. "The Canadian coat of arms fits nicely with the theme of my arm sleeve, and showcases my patriotic attitude." – James Huyler via email
3. "I went to school in the USA to play soccer and was the token Canadian chick – proud of it! The tattoo was a symbol of my obnoxious Canadian pride!" – shadias2
4. "Canadian flag ripping out of my skin, deep down always a proud Canadian!" – travisj4835194a1
5. "My first tattoo!" – Julia Donier via Facebook
6. "As a Canadian living in Tennessee, I had to make sure my pride was on display! :)" – sarahs474bb5efc
7. "Got this the day I moved away from Ottawa. I lived there for 4 years and miss it everyday" – meaghanhannah
@BuzzFeeders @BuzzFeedCanada my O tattoo for Ottawa 🍁
8. "I call this one my birthmark. Subtle and sweet, just like this amazing country I'm proud to call my homeland." – Aly Singh via Facebook
9. "I got this because I’m proud to be Canadian. I like to wear my heart on my sleeve and let people know who and what I am. It not only represents where I’m from but also my family, my beliefs, and my home." – c4afd39957
10. "My heart is forever in Vancouver." – raelew77
11. "My paternal grandparents are from Scotland and I was born on Canada day." – Nicole Spence via email
12. "This tattoo is more specifically “Ontarian” than Canadian. The circle is for the area where I grew up and I try to visit as much as I possibly can." – immicaylab
13. "Four years ago for my mum’s first tattoo we got matching maple leafs. Even though we now live in the States, it’s an awesome reminder of home!" – tayloram
14. "This represents the three Canadian cities that have had the most impact on my upbringing (Winnipeg, Ottawa and Sudbury) and I wear it with pride." – Jordan Ercit via Facebook
O Canada. She's done just in time.
15. "I have snowflakes because of my love of snow with the government of Canada design because if it’s simplicity and awesomeness" – jojob4bede04b9
16. "It's a fleur-de-lis with a maple leaf. I am French Albertan and proud of my ancestry!" – bainer18
17. "My tattoo is a combination of Canada, my grandmother and best friend." – brydons
18. "I got this tattoo because I am a lacrosse player and it is a great way to show off my Canadian and lacrosse player pride. Lacrosse is our national sport too." – scottmalcolmm
19. "I met my boyfriend two months before I was meant to move to Canada. He got this tattoo for me and five years later and we’re still together and now living in Canada." – crudesco
20. "My boyfriend and his dad are from Newmarket and asked me to design this tattoo for them." – beea4e6206d9e
21. "My Canadian pride extends not only to my country, but to my husband who is a member of the Canadian Reserves." – LadyCouturier
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.