The Maple Leaf Forever

The Maple Leaf Forever
Former national anthem of Canada
LyricsAlexander Muir
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"The Maple Leaf Forever" is a Canadian patriotic song written by Alexander Muir in 1867, the year of Canadian Confederation. He wrote the work after serving with the Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto in defence of Canada against Fenian invaders in the 1866 Battle of Ridgeway.

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