Arms of the Province of Alberta
Arms of the Province of Alberta
Blazon
Azure in front of snowy mountains a range of grassy hills proper, in base a wheat-field Or surmounted by a prairie proper, on a chief Argent a cross Gules;
Symbolism
The red St. George’s cross on a white background is an allusion to the arms of the Hudson’s Bay Company, which once controlled what is now Alberta, as well as to the English origin of the Company. The snow-capped mountains allude to the Rocky Mountains and the green hills to the foothills. The grass prairies and the wheat field refer to agriculture.
Crest of the Province of Alberta
Blazon
A beaver couchant upholding on its back the Royal Crown proper;
Symbolism
The beaver is the official animal of Canada, being a symbol of the fur trade that led to the major exploration by Europeans. The Royal Crown indicates that these are the Arms of the Sovereign in Right of the Province of Alberta.
Motto of the Province of Alberta
Blazon
FORTIS ET LIBER;
Symbolism
This is translated as “Strong and free”.
Supporters of the Province of Alberta
Blazon
Dexter a lion Or, sinister a pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) both standing on a grassy mount set with wild roses (Rosa acicularis) proper;
Symbolism
The lion is a royal symbol, and the pronghorn antelope is native to Alberta. The wild rose is the official flower of Alberta.
