District of Chilliwack

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Chilliwack, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
October 15, 1993
Vol. II, p. 275

Arms of the District of Chilliwack
Arms of the District of Chilliwack
Flag of the District of Chilliwack
Badge of the District of Chilliwack
 
Arms of the District of Chilliwack

Arms of the District of Chilliwack

Blazon

Vert a cross nowy Argent charged with four hearts their points conjoined within an annulet Vert;

Crest

Blazon

A Mural Crown Argent charged with maple leaves Vert alternating with dogwood flowers proper;

Motto

Blazon

COR VIRIDE PROVINCIAE. This Latin phrase means "The green heart of the province".

Supporters

Blazon

Rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure charged with a Salish salmon Or a grassy mound charged with two ploughs affronté Argent between two fir tree groves Vert dexter a stag Argent attired and unguled Or gorged with a collar pendant therefrom a pentagon Vert charged with an ear of corn in pale Or sinister a stallion Argent crined and unguled Or gorged with a like collar and pendant;

Flag of the District of Chilliwack

Flag of the District of Chilliwack

Blazon

Vert a long cross nowy couched Argent and extended to the edges charged with four hearts their points conjoined within an annulet Vert;

Badge of the District of Chilliwack

Badge of the District of Chilliwack

Blazon

Four hearts their points conjoined within an annulet Vert;

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 19, 1994 in Volume 128, page 1684 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the District of Chilliwack

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Alastair Priestly

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government