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Quispamsis, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 292
Arms of QuispamsisBlazonOr a maple tree Vert, overall a fess wavy Azure charged with a gondola Or; SymbolismThe colour of the shield represents the sunlight that is the life-giving force to all. The tree represents natural vegetation of the area. The wave alludes to the name Quispamsis, meaning “little lake” in the Maliseet language, representing Ritchie Lake. The wave also represents the Kennebecasis River which has been the major influence in the region for the transportation of goods and lumber as well as modern recreation. The gondola is a raft that was used in the logging days on the river and carried passengers, goods and people. This mode of transport gave its name to Gondola Point, one of the component municipalities that merged to form the new town of Quispamsis. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet vallary Or a spray of maple leaves Gules; SymbolismThe maple leaves identify the municipality as Canadian. The crown vallary presents an image of both town and a fenced area to be appreciated. |
MottoBlazonQUISPAMSIS FLOREAT; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “May Quispamsis flourish”. |
SupportersBlazonTwo white-tailed deer proper each gorged with a circlet Argent masoned Azure and standing on a grassy mount Vert; SymbolismThe deer represent the province of New Brunswick which also has such supporters. Each is differenced from other such supporters by the masoned circlet; representing the idea of a town. In addition, this circlet can allude to the portion of the Local Service District of Wells that was also merged to form the new town. The grassy mound represents the verdant area. |
Flag of QuispamsisBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2984 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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