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Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 327
Arms of the Town of Lake CowichanBlazonAzure three chevronels tipped sapiné braced Or, in chief a steelhead trout naiant Argent; SymbolismThe blue of the shield represents the lake. The chevrons allude to the forests on both sides of the lake and the harvest of which is an important component in the economy of this region. The trout is a reference to the fishing both in the lake and in the Cowichan River, recreations for which the community is famous. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet sapinagé Or a bald eagle wings elevated and addorsed proper; SymbolismThe coronet refers to the timber industry. The eagle is a bird found in many parts of the province and honours the town’s natural wildlife. |
MottoBlazonCOPIA SUB UMBRA MONTIUM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Abundance in the shadow of the mountains.” |
SupportersBlazonDexter a cougar sinister a stag Or, each gorged of a coronet sapinagé Azure and standing on a grassy mount Vert set with white fawn lilies proper; SymbolismThe cougar and stag also honour the natural wildlife of the area. The flower, a white fawn lily in its pink variety, is an official floral symbol of the town. |
Flag of the Town of Lake CowichanBlazonAzure on a Canadian pale Or an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Town of Lake CowichanBlazonA white fawn lily proper environed by a branch of Douglas fir and a branch of western red cedar proper; SymbolismThe flower and branches allude to the natural habitat of the area. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2985 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, Cowichan Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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