Arms of the Municipality of the Township of Marston
Arms of the Municipality of the Township of Marston
Blazon
Vert on a saltire nowy between four panicled hydrangea blooms slipped and leaved Argent a fleur-de-lis Vert;
Symbolism
The green represents nature and the white peace, a reference to the motto. The saltire honours the first Scottish settlers who lived in the Township of Marston, and the fleur-de-lis evokes the French origins of the municipality’s current residents, in addition to situating it in the province of Quebec. The panicled hydrangea is the municipality’s floral emblem.
Crest of the Municipality of the Township of Marston
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet erablé Or a loon calling proper;
Symbolism
Loons nest in a section of Lac Mégantic that borders the Township of Marston. Their cry evokes nature and peace, another reference to the motto. The ancient crown represents the Victoria River that crosses the municipality and was named in honour of Queen Victoria. The maple leaves symbolize the importance of the forest and maple sugar production of the municipality’s residents.
Motto of the Municipality of the Township of Marston
Blazon
NATURE ET PAIX;
Symbolism
Meaning "Nature and peace", the municipality has used this motto for a number of years.
