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The Flag of British Columbia is a banner of the Provincial Arms . The rendition of the Union Flag , Defaced in its centre by a crown, represents the province's origins as a British colony. The wavy white and blue lines symbolize the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains . The setting sun represents the fact that British Columbia is Canada 's westernmost province.

The British Columbia flag was introduced on June 14 , 1960 by Premier W. A. C. Bennett , and was first flown on board the BC Ferries vessel ''Queen of Sidney''.