District of Langford

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Langford, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
July 27, 1995
Vol. III, p. 35

Arms of the District of Langford
Arms of the District of Langford
Flag of the District of Langford
Badge of the District of Langford
 
Arms of the District of Langford

Arms of the District of Langford

Blazon

Paly of six Gules and Or per fess paly wavy counterchanged on a chief Azure three fountains;

Symbolism

The red and gold bars are based on the arms of Captain Edward E. Langford (1809-1895), the district’s namesake, who arrived in the region in 1851. The vertical wavy lines symbolize a waterfall, a particularly important natural setting in the municipal area. The three fountains symbolize the lakes of the District of Langford: Langford Lake, Glen Lake and Florence Lake.

Crest

Blazon

Issuant from a mural crown Or masoned Azure a demi heraldic tyger Gules gorged with a wreath of dogwood flowers Argent holding between its forepaws a steam locomotive wheel Azure;

Symbolism

The mural coronet denotes that these are the arms of a municipality. Springing forth from the coronet is a heraldic “tyger” based on Captain Langford’s crest. It wears a collar of white dogwood flowers, British Columbia’s official flower. The tyger holds a steam locomotive wheel in its forepaws alluding to the historic Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway and the ongoing importance of the transport industry in the community.

Motto

Blazon

GOLDEN IN SETTING DETERMINED IN SPIRIT;

Symbolism

This sentence lends a reference to the beauty of Langford, including a specific reference to Goldstream Park. It also suggests this community’s drive to enhance Langford’s unique character and surroundings.

Supporters

Blazon

On a grassy mound Vert set with arbutus trees and pine trees proper rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure charged with a Salish salmon Or dexter a heraldic tyger Or gorged with a collar of lavender flowers Purpure sinister a female cougar Or gorged with a collar of Cheals weeping crabapple flowers Rose;

Symbolism

The tyger reinforces the reference to Captain Langford and its collar of purple lavender alludes to its abundant presence in the Happy Valley area of Langford. The cougar symbolizes the local natural heritage and her collar of pink Cheal’s Weeping Crabapple flowers represents the official tree of Langford. The lush vegetation, parkland, rocky outcrops and forests are honoured by the base upon which the supporters stand. The blue and white represent the streams and waterways used by the Chum salmon during their mating season. The salmon rendered in Salish style pays homage to the salmon run and the First Peoples of the region.

Flag of the District of Langford

Flag of the District of Langford

Blazon

A banner per fess Or and Gules an escutcheon of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Badge of the District of Langford

Badge of the District of Langford

Blazon

A bezant charged with a demi heraldic tyger Gules gorged with a collar of dogwood flowers Argent holding between its forepaws a steam locomotive wheel Azure;

Symbolism

The gold disc symbolizes a gold pan, and the tiger repeats the reference to Langford.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 14, 1995 in Volume 129, page 3593 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting Armorial Bearing to the District of LangfordLetters patent granting Armorial Bearing to the District of Langford

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter

Gordon Macpherson

Calligrapher

Suzzann Wright

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government

Other Information

The recipient's emblems have been confirmed on 15 April 2005 in Volume IV, page 476 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada.