Below is a sample code snippet for creating a Canvas Control with Children in Silverlight 5 using XAML. Canvas Control with Children in Silverlight 5 using XAML <Canvas x:Name=”ACCanvas” xmlns=”http://schemas.microsoft.com/client/2007″ xmlns:x=”http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml” Background=”Green” Width=”400″ Height=”300″ > <Ellipse x:Name=”ACEllipse” Fill=”Red” Stroke=”Pink” Width=”200″ Height=”200″/> </Canvas>