Coat of arms of Vancouver
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The Coat of Arms of Vancouver was granted by the College of Heralds on 31 March 1969.
- Crest: A Ship signifing Vancouvers's importance as a seaport, upon a mural crown, symbol of the city itself.
- Shield: The dogwood flowers in the chief are a symbol of the province (they can also be found in the compartment of the Coat of arms of British Columbia. The main charge is a Kwakiutl totem pole, symbol of the native heritage, surmounting wavy ribbons of blue and silver (for the waters surrounding the city).
- Supporters: A logger and a fisherman, standing for the traditional industries of the area.
[edit] History
This is the third Coat of Arms adopted by the city of Vancouver. A first one was used between 1886 and 1903, and a second one between 1903 and 1969.
[edit] External links
- Coat of Arms - City of Vancouver
