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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
February 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 114
Arms of the Armstrong Hospitality Group Ltd.BlazonAzure a cross cotised embattled between in first and fourth a key, and in second and third a goblet Or; SymbolismThe crosses symbolize the rail lines of the trains operated by the firm and the many directions in which trains travel. The keys and cups represent the hospitality at their hotels. The keys also symbolize the concept of unlocking exciting new adventures and travel experiences. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from an antique coronet Azure an osprey wings elevated and addorsed Or holding in its beak a maple leaf Vert; SymbolismThe sharp peaks of the coronet refer to the Rockies and other mountain ranges which are one of the highlights seen from the Mountaineer trains and allude to the name of the trains. The osprey symbolizes the rich natural heritage of the region through which the trains pass and, being known for its acuity of sight, also refers to the foresight which is a hallmark of the company’s enterprise. The maple leaf identifies this as a Canadian corporation. |
MottoBlazonPASSION • INTEGRITY • EXCELLENCE; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo Dall’s sheep Or embellished Argent each gorged with a collar Or edged Gules, standing on a grassy mound Vert set with dogwood flowers and wild roses proper; SymbolismThe ram is already a widely recognized symbol of the Mountaineer and represents continuity with the operation’s history. It is also a distinctive part of the rich fauna of the region serviced by the trains. The collars symbolize the two types of service offered to visitors, the “gold leaf, red leaf” service on the Mountaineer. |
Flag of the Armstrong Hospitality Group Ltd.BlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Armstrong Hospitality Group Ltd.BlazonOn a Yin-Yang roundel per pale Gules and Or two maple leaves counterchanged; SymbolismThe badge refers to the “gold leaf, red leaf” service on the Mountaineer. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2825 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 CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution |