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Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms
April 16, 1990
Vol. II, p. 20
Arms of the Town of Mahone BayBlazonOr semé of hearts Gules a mill-rind Azure; |
CrestBlazonA Mahonne Gules sails Argent flying from the main mast a flag Sable charged with a skull and crossbones Argent; |
MottoBlazonUNIO SILVAE MARISQUE. This Latin phrase means "The union of the forest and the sea". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on May 12, 1990 in Volume 124, page 1690 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Forbes Thrasher, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterJoan Ouellette CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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