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North Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
October 16, 1990
Vol. II, p. 45
Arms of The Corporation of the District of North VancouverBlazonVert three pallets wavy Argent jessant from a chief dancetty Azure fimbriated Argent in base barry wavy of four Azure and Argent; |
CrestBlazonA representation of a triple masted sailing vessel Or sails Argent flying from the centre mast a pennant parted Azure and Vert by a chevron couched sinister Argent; |
MottoBlazonMONTES RIVIQUE NOBIS INSPIRANT. This Latin phrase means "The mountains and the rivers are our inspiration". |
SupportersBlazonOn a compartment of forested slopes rising above the sea proper charged with a representation of a Salish salmon Or dexter a deer Argent attired and unguled Or gorged with a collar of salal leaves Vert and berries Gules sinister a bear Argent armed Or gorged with a like collar; |
Flag of The Corporation of the District of North VancouverBlazonA banner of the Arms; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 1, 1990 in Volume 124, page 4066 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterJoan Bouwmeester CalligrapherJoan Bouwmeester Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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