Arms of The Corporation of the City of Hamilton
Arms of The Corporation of the City of Hamilton
Blazon
Azure on a fess wavy Argent between a paddle steamer in full sail issuant therefrom proper and in base a beehive beset with eleven bees Or, a beaver proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The design is based on a coat of arms assumed by the city in the early 19th century. The beaver is a traditional Canadian symbol, while the beehive likely represents industriousness and hard work. The wavy band and the paddle steamer allude to Hamilton’s status as a port city.
Crest of The Corporation of the City of Hamilton
Blazon
A demi-sun Or issuant from clouds proper within a coronet Or of cinquefoils Azure;
Symbolism
The cinquefoil is the emblem of the Scottish Clan Hamilton and therefore alludes to the city’s founder, George Hamilton.
Motto of The Corporation of the City of Hamilton
Blazon
I ADVANCE;
Symbolism
I ADVANCE.
Motto of The Corporation of the City of Hamilton
Blazon
COMMERCE • PRUDENCE • INDUSTRY;
Symbolism
These words represent important values for the city.
Supporters of The Corporation of the City of Hamilton
Blazon
Dexter a stag proper sinister a lion guardant Or each charged on the shoulder with a pierced cinquefoil Ermine;
Symbolism
The stag is a creature found in the Dundas Valley. The cinquefoil repeats the symbolism of the Crest.
