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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag, with differences to Geoffrey Gordon Campbell and Nicholas James Campbell
April 20, 2007
Vol. V, p. 136
Arms of Gordon Muir CampbellBlazonGyronny of eight Or and Gules a fess wavy Argent charged with a bar gemel wavy Azure; SymbolismThe eight-segment division is based on the traditional shield of the Chiefs of Clan Campbell, and refers to Gordon Campbell’s clan heritage. Here the segments are coloured in red and gold, referring to two of the colours of the flag of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, successor to the Royal North West Mounted Police, of which one of Mr. Campbell’s great-grandfathers was the first Commissioner, Aylesworth Bowen Perry. The white and blue wavy bars represent all the waters of the province and their importance to the history, natural beauty and economy of British Columbia. The two wavy bars represent Gordon and Nancy Campbell’s two children, Geoffrey and Nicholas. The white and blue wavy bars also refer to the flag and coat of arms of the province and symbolize Mr. Campbell’s service to all British Columbians. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of maple leaves Or and dogwood flowers Argent, a demi-cougar winged Gules holding in its dexter paw a scroll Argent; SymbolismThe coronet symbolizes the country and province of Mr. Campbell’s birth. The cougar represents his strong spirit, and the wings represent his belief that people can accomplish whatever they set their minds to. The scroll symbolizes Mr. Campbell’s role as a legislator and leader, both in the municipal and in the provincial sphere, as well as his abilities as an author. |
MottoBlazonA BOLD SPIRIT WORKS MAGIC; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo Kermode bears proper each holding a branch of Douglas fir Vert fructed Or and standing on a grassy mound Vert set with dogwood flowers Argent; SymbolismThe grassy compartment symbolizes the lawns around the Legislative Assembly in Victoria, the central setting for Mr. Campbell’s service to the Province. The Kermode bears are unique creatures in the splendours of British Columbia’s natural heritage and refer to Mr. Campbell’s successful initiative to have the spirit bear proclaimed the Province’s official mammal. The branches of the Douglas Fir are a reference to the province’s magnificent forests. The gold cones symbolize new beginnings. |
Flag of Gordon Muir CampbellBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Geoffrey Gordon Campbell, son of Gordon Muir CampbellBlazonThe Arms of Gordon Muir Campbell debruised of a three-point label Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Nicholas James Campbell, son of Gordon Muir CampbellBlazonThe Arms of Gordon Muir Campbell within a bordure Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 550 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. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |