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Trail, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Supporters
April 3, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 93
Arms of The City of TrailBlazonArgent two smokestacks set on a wall Gules masoned Sable issuant from a base wavy Argent charged with a bar wavy, a chief dancetty Gules; SymbolismThe wall and smokestacks represent the smelting and refining industry in the city. The wavy base refers to the geographical setting by the Columbia River. |
CrestBlazonA stag's head erased Gules attired Sable gorged with a collar of dogwood flowers alternating with maple leaves Argent; SymbolismThe stag represents an animal found in the area. The collar combines the floral symbols of Canada and British Columbia. |
MottoBlazonHOME OF CHAMPIONS; SymbolismThis captures the essence of the community championships. |
SupportersBlazonOn a grassy mound Vert two bears Sable each holding a hockey stick Argent taped Sable; SymbolismThe two bears represent animals found in the area. The hockey sticks represent the two World Hockey Championships won by Trail teams and the many other hockey championships won by community teams. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4057 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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