This striking Trans-Canada Air Lines poster presents one of Canada’s most enduring national symbols: a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer on horseback, set against a bold maple leaf silhouette. The simplified forms, strong colour blocks, and generous negative space give the image a confident, modern feel rooted in mid century graphic design.
Rather than depicting arrival or movement, the Mountie stands calm and composed, representing stability, tradition, and national identity. Paired with the Fly TCA slogan, the poster suggests Canada as a distinctive, welcoming destination with a character all its own, reached effortlessly by air.
Used to promote international travel to Canada, this image blends symbolism with modern aviation optimism, offering a clean, iconic vision of the country at a time when airlines sold not just destinations, but national stories.
