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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant of Arms
February 22, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 8
Arms of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and LabradorBlazonAzure upon two bars wavy Argent a ship Or sails Argent inside an open compass between two caribou passant respectant all Or; SymbolismThe shield in blue represents the North Atlantic Ocean surrounding Newfoundland and Labrador. The compasses, in gold, are a Masonic symbol. The caribou represents the two parts of the province, Labrador, the home of the largest free-ranging herd in the world, and the Island, where caribou also roam. The sailing ship signifies the province’s strong connection with the sea, as well as the ties of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador with Great Britain. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of pitcher plants Or the Ark of the Covenant Azure handles Or supported by two seraphim also Or; SymbolismThe Ark of the Covenant with its cherub supporters is traditionally used as a crest by Masonic Grand Lodges. Here it appears in the colours of the arms within a wreath of pitcher plants, the provincial flower of Newfoundland and Labrador. |
MottoBlazonAUDI VIDE TACE; SymbolismThe Latin phrase below the shield means “Hear and see but keep your counsel”. |
MottoBlazon(in Hebrew); SymbolismAbove the shield, the sentence in Hebrew characters means “Holiness to the Lord”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 2000 in Volume 134, page 2265 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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