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Scarborough, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Badges
February 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 89
Arms of the City of ScarboroughBlazonOr a columbine flower and a chief embattled Azure issuant from the upper chief a demi-sun Or; SymbolismBlue and gold are the City’s official colours. The embattlement represents the Scarborough Bluffs and alludes to the City’s function to protect and nurture its people. The columbine is the floral emblem for Scarborough. The radiant sun suggests Scarborough’s location in the Metro Toronto, as the rising sun first shines on Scarborough. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet heightened with four ears of corn (one and two-halves visible) alternating with four millstones (two visible) Or a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismThe ears of corn represent Scarborough’s agricultural industry and the millstone alludes to commerce. The corn also honours the First Nations, the first inhabitants of this region. The millstone, when viewed as an Asian cash coin, refers to the most recent immigrants. The maple leaf is a reference to Canada and its multicultural vitality represented in the citizens of Scarborough. |
MottoBlazonHOME ABOVE THE BLUFFS; SymbolismThis phrase repeats the motifs of the Arms. |
SupportersBlazonTwo stags Or attired and unguled Azure each gorged with a collar of braid Gules Argent and Azure standing upon a representation of the Scarborough Bluffs proper rising above the waters of Lake Ontario Azure and Argent; SymbolismThe deer are indigenous to the Scarborough area. The stag also appears in the arms for the City of Scarborough in England, emphasizing the connection between the two municipalities. The deer stand on a rendition of the bluffs, which recalls the principal geographical feature of the City. The pattern of the collars refers to the interweaving of individual and corporate needs. The colours allude to the earliest settlers from Britain |
Badge of the City of ScarboroughBlazonOn a pentagon Azure edged Or a columbine flower also Or; SymbolismThe gold and blue columbine identifies City dignitaries and functionaries. |
Badge of the City of ScarboroughBlazonOn a pentagon Or edged Azure a columbine flower Gules; SymbolismThe red columbine on gold can be used by all citizens of the City of Scarborough. |
Badge of the City of ScarboroughBlazonOn a pentagon Or edged Azure a columbine flower also Azure; SymbolismThe blue columbine on gold identifies city employees and agencies. |
Badge of the City of ScarboroughBlazonOn a pentagon Azure edged Or a columbine flower Argent; SymbolismThe white columbine on blue is reserved for the recognition of significant contributions to the Scarborough community. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1996 in Volume 130, page 3279 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert Black, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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