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Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
August 17, 1995
Vol. III, p. 41
Arms of the Nanaimo Golf ClubBlazonVert a representation of the Nanaimo Bastion Argent between three fountains all within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe colour green represents the lush grasses at the Nanaimo Golf Club course. The fountains are a reference to the water hazards golfers must negotiate. The representation of the Nanaimo Bastion symbolizes the historic building located in the City of Nanaimo, and emphasizes the golf course’s affinity to the city. |
CrestBlazonA demi cougar Or semé of lozenges Sable grasping in its dexter forepaw a golf putter a driver and a mid-iron Or heads upward Argent; SymbolismThe black lozenges are taken from the arms of the City of Nanaimo and further indicate that the Nanaimo Golf Club is affiliated with the city. The cougar is an animal native to Vancouver Island, and it grasps three distinct types of golf clubs. |
MottoBlazonFORAMEN IN UNO SPERAMUS; SymbolismThis Latin sentence means “We hope for a hole in one!” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 14, 1995 in Volume 129, page 3593 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Lawrence Patten and Robert Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterAlastair Priestly CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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