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Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms and Supporters
November 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 185
Arms of the Region of Queens MunicipalityBlazonOr on a fess Azure between in chief three pine trees Vert and in base three barrulets Azure, a demi sun in splendour Or; SymbolismThe sun and the blue and yellow stripes indicate the Atlantic Ocean and the spectacular sunsets for which the region is known. The pine trees represent the local forests. |
CrestBlazonA bald eagle wings displayed Azure its head Argent, beaked and membered Or, grasping in its dexter talons an Atlantic salmon proper; SymbolismThe bald eagle is representative of local First Nations. The salmon indicates the importance of fishing in the local economy. |
MottoBlazonRIVERS • FOREST • SEA; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonDexter a white-tailed deer sinister a moose both Or attired Vert charged on the shoulder with a hurt bearing a rose Or and standing on a sandy mount set with rocks and sand dollars proper; SymbolismThe deer and moose are local wildlife. The roses refer to the Hansa rose, the official municipal floral emblem. The sand, rocks and sand dollars represent the ocean shoreline. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 551 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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