Arms of the District of Summerland
Arms of the District of Summerland
Blazon
Or a ponderosa pine proper within a bordure Vert charged with an apple in chief and in base and a peach in each flank between four pears proper;
Symbolism
The ponderosa pine is a tree species native to the area and known for its great size. The fruits signify the importance of the region’s fruit-growing industry.
Crest of the District of Summerland
Blazon
A representation of the Giant’s Head Mountain issuant from a circlet of sunflowers leaved proper;
Symbolism
Giant’s Head Mountain is a defining geographical feature of the district, while sunflowers are indigenous to the area.
Motto of the District of Summerland
Blazon
A GIANT IN STATURE;
Symbolism
This phrase makes a connection to the Giant’s Head Mountain in the Crest and the ponderosa pine in the Arms.
