Arms of the City of Vancouver
Arms of the City of Vancouver
Blazon
Barry wavy of eight Azure and Argent on a chief Or two dogwood flowers proper, overall on a pile Vert a Kwakiutl totem pole of an eagle, grizzly bear and halibut Or;
Symbolism
The Pacific dogwood is the floral emblem of British Columbia. The Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka'wakw) totem pole alludes to the Indigenous people of British Columbia. The wavy blue and white bands represent the Pacific Ocean.
Crest of the City of Vancouver
Blazon
A ship’s fore royal mast sail unfurled proper pennon flying Vert, all issuant from a mural crown per pale Or and Azure;
Symbolism
The mural crown symbolizes municipal authority. The ship’s sail represents Vancouver’s coastal location and its role as a seaport.
Motto of the City of Vancouver
Blazon
BY SEA LAND AND AIR WE PROSPER;
Symbolism
BY SEA LAND AND AIR WE PROSPER.
Supporters of the City of Vancouver
Blazon
Dexter a lumberman holding a felling axe blade in base, sinister a fisherman holding a salmon net set with wood floats proper;
Symbolism
The logger and the fisherman represent the first industries of Vancouver.
