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Saint-Victor, Quebec
Grant of Arms
February 20, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 330
Arms of the Municipalité de Saint-VictorBlazonOr a cross wavy between 1st and 4th a flax flower and 2nd and 3rd a wheel Azure; SymbolismThe flax flower is the floral emblem of the municipality of Saint-Victor. The gold colour and the cartwheel recall its agricultural vocation. The cross represents the seminary located in the municipality. Its wavy shape alludes to the nearby Fortin Lake. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of maple leaves and garbs Or a demi-horse Azure maned, unguled and holding between its hooves an axe Or; SymbolismThe horse symbolizes agriculture and the Western festival held each year in Saint-Victor. The axe evokes the essential role of the pioneers and the first lumberjacks of the municipality. The wheat sheaf reinforces the agriculture symbolism, while the maple leaf reflects the municipality’s location in Canada. |
MottoBlazonS’UNIR POUR BÂTIR; SymbolismThis phrase means “United to build”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 25, 2014 in Volume 148, page 2733 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution |