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Brighton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 200
Arms of The Corporation of the Municipality of BrightonBlazonOr two anchors in saltire between two fish hauriant in pale Azure and two apples in fess Gules, a chief enarched embattled Azure; SymbolismThe yellow colour alludes to agriculture, particularly wheat and corn. The anchors indicate the area’s historic maritime trade and current recreational boating. The apples refer to a prominent local crop, while the fish refer to sport fishing and the fishing industry. They also allude to the heraldic dolphins in the arms of Brighton, England. The crenellated division line refers to industry. |
CrestBlazonOn a grassy mount Vert a lighthouse Argent beaconed Or; SymbolismThe lighthouse is a local landmark, and the rays coming from it make a pun on the name Brighton. |
MottoBlazonPROGRESSUS ET STABILITAS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Progress and stability”. |
SupportersBlazonTwo mute swans standing on a grassy mount set with trillium flowers, fir boughs and cornucopias proper; SymbolismSwans are a local water bird. The fir boughs allude to the park area; the cornucopiae are another indication of the area’s agricultural importance; and the trillium flowers refer to the province of Ontario. |
Flag of The Corporation of the Municipality of BrightonBlazonAzure on a Canadian pale Argent an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of The Corporation of the Municipality of BrightonBlazonAn apple Gules surmounting two anchors in saltire Azure; 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 November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2983 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Harcla Morrow and Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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