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Montreal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge
November 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 413
Arms of William Terry BlizzardBlazonOr a Maltese cross pommeté, a chapé embowed Vert semé of snowflakes Argent; SymbolismThe colours chosen are those of the Huguenots, thus marking part of Canon Blizzard’s ancestry, and they are also the colours of the arms of Stanbridge East, Quebec, where he owns a house. The snowflakes make a pun on the name “Blizzard”. The Maltese cross is the central figure of the traditional “Huguenot cross” dating from the 17th century. |
MottoBlazonTOUT EST GRÂCE; SymbolismTOUT EST GRÂCE means “All is grace”. This is a favourite saying of Canon Blizzard’s. His choice of a French motto indicates his ancestry, his residence in Quebec, and his bilingualism. |
Badge of William Terry BlizzardBlazonOn a snowflake Argent a pomme charged with a dove descending Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Crest of William Terry BlizzardBlazonA dove descending Or surmounting a mound Vert; SymbolismThe dove in the downward position is also taken from the traditional Huguenot cross and is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. The mountain refers to Canon Blizzard’s current residence in Westmount and his previous posting in Golden, British Columbia. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 690 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Peter Hannen, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |