Coat of arms of Vancouver

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The Coat of Arms of Vancouver was granted by the College of Arms on 31 March 1969.

• Crest: A Ship signifing Vancouvers's importance as a seaport, upon a mural crown, symbol of the city itself.
• Shield: The dogwood flowers in the chief are a symbol of the province (they can also be found in the compartment of the Coat of arms of British Columbia. The main charge is a Kwakiutl totem pole, symbol of the native heritage, surmounting wavy ribbons of blue and silver (for the waters surrounding the city).
• Supporters: A logger and a fisherman, standing for the traditional industries of the area.
• Motto: "By Sea Land and Air We Prosper"

History

This is the third Coat of Arms adopted by the city of Vancouver. A first one was used between 1886 and 1903, and a second one between 1903 and 1969. This second Coat of Arms was generally similar to the one adopted in 1969, but the 'pile' (V-shape) was red, and bore a caduceus rather than the totem pole. The original motto, "By sea and land we prosper", had "air" added to the third Coat of Arms.

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