Arms of Quispamsis
Arms of Quispamsis
Blazon
Or a maple tree Vert, overall a fess wavy Azure charged with a gondola Or;
Symbolism
The colour of the shield represents the sunlight that is the life-giving force to all. The tree represents natural vegetation of the area. The wave alludes to the name Quispamsis, meaning “little lake” in the Maliseet language, representing Ritchie Lake. The wave also represents the Kennebecasis River which has been the major influence in the region for the transportation of goods and lumber as well as modern recreation. The gondola is a raft that was used in the logging days on the river and carried passengers, goods and people. This mode of transport gave its name to Gondola Point, one of the component municipalities that merged to form the new town of Quispamsis.
Crest of Quispamsis
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet vallary Or a spray of maple leaves Gules;
Symbolism
The maple leaves identify the municipality as Canadian. The crown vallary presents an image of both town and a fenced area to be appreciated.
Motto of Quispamsis
Blazon
QUISPAMSIS FLOREAT;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “May Quispamsis flourish”.
Supporters of Quispamsis
Blazon
Two white-tailed deer proper each gorged with a circlet Argent masoned Azure and standing on a grassy mount Vert;
Symbolism
The deer represent the province of New Brunswick which also has such supporters. Each is differenced from other such supporters by the masoned circlet; representing the idea of a town. In addition, this circlet can allude to the portion of the Local Service District of Wells that was also merged to form the new town. The grassy mound represents the verdant area.
