Arms of The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton
Arms of The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton
Blazon
Or two anchors in saltire between two fish hauriant in pale Azure and two apples in fess Gules, a chief enarched embattled Azure;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton
Blazon
On a grassy mount Vert a lighthouse Argent beaconed Or;
Symbolism
The lighthouse is a local landmark, and the rays coming from it make a pun on the name Brighton.
Motto of The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton
Blazon
PROGRESSUS ET STABILITAS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Progress and stability”.
Supporters of The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton
Blazon
Two mute swans standing on a grassy mount set with trillium flowers, fir boughs and cornucopias proper;
Symbolism
Swans 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.
