The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Penticton, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
October 11, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 55
Arms of The Corporation of the City of PentictonBlazonPer bend sinister Azure and Or in dexter chief a sun in splendour and in sinister base four bendlets wavy counterchanged; SymbolismThe shield symbolizes the city’s beautiful setting and fine climate, with the gold sun shining in the sky and across the lakes to create sparkling water beside the gold sands of the beaches. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet dancetty Or, the frieze Azure charged with Canada geese naiant, a peach tree proper fructed Or; SymbolismThe “peaks” of the coronet refer to the local hills rising to the mountains of the valley. The Canada geese are one of several references to the city’s rich natural heritage. The peach tree refers to the historic orchard industry and the community spirit of Penticton exemplified in the annual Peach Festival. As well, in many cultures, a tree is a symbol of life. |
MottoBlazonA PLACE TO STAY FOREVER; SymbolismA PLACE TO STAY FOREVER. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a Californian quail (Callipepla californica) proper charged on the breast with a steam locomotive wheel Or, sinister a lake monster Vert langued Or representing the mythic creature Ogopogo charged on the breast with a ship's wheel Or, the supporters on a compartment composed of a grassy mound bounded on the sinister by waves in turbulence, and set to the dexter with a snow capped mountain, Ponderosa pine trees and a calm lake, and in the centre, two vines leaved and fructed of red and white grapes, before a bluff set with a sprig of sagebrush between two Ponderosa pine trees, all proper; SymbolismThe California quail, a very distinctive bird found locally, emphasizes the city’s natural richness, while Ogopogo is the famous mythic lake creature. The historic Kettle Valley Railway is honoured through the steam locomotive wheel on the quail, while the S.S. Sicamous is represented by the ship’s wheel on Ogopogo. The compartment on which they rest highlights the importance of the beach lands and the two lakes, Okanagan with waves and Skaha with calmer waters. The growing importance of viticulture is also emphasized through the use of the grapes and grape leaves. |
Flag of The Corporation of the City of PentictonBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of The Corporation of the City of PentictonBlazonOn a ship's wheel Azure a peach Or leaved Vert charged in base with two barrulets wavy Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 938 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 PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeCivil Institution
|