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Saint-Lambert, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag
June 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 149
Arms of the Ville de Saint-LambertBlazonAzure on a base wavy Argent crested Azure an ancient ship Argent, on a chief Or a hunting horn Sable between a fleur-de-lis Azure and a rose Gules; SymbolismIn the upper portion, the fleur-de-lis on the left represents the citizens of French origin and the rose on the right represents those of English origin. The hunting horn in the centre is a reminder that during the 17th century, the wetlands of Saint-Lambert (then known as “mouille-pied,” meaning “a place that will wet your feet”) were renowned hunting grounds. The horn also represents French pioneer Lambert Closse, who apparently used to hunt in the region. The ship at the centre of the arms symbolizes Saint-Lambert’s geographic location on the shores of the St. Lawrence. |
MottoBlazonMAXIMUS IN MINIMIS; SymbolismThis Latin sentence means “The greatest in the smallest detail.” |
Flag of the Ville de Saint-LambertBlazonPer fess Azure and Argent an escutcheon of the Arms ensigned by a mural crown Or; SymbolismCity council approved the flag’s design, with a horizontal blue-and-white division and the shield of the arms in the centre, in 1974. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2827 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the former Collège canadien des armoiries de Montréal (arms, 1957), and Paul Lussier (flag, 1974), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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