Arms of The Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Arms of The Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Blazon
Quarterly Argent and Azure overall a fess wavy quarterly Azure and Argent in the first quarter a representation of the Blockhouse at Merrickville Azure in the second quarter a Georgian mill building Argent and in base a mill race wheel counterchanged;
Symbolism
The wavy bands represent the waterway of the Rideau Canal upon which the village was founded. The blockhouse is significant for its utility as a defence structure for the canal’s three locks. Both the Georgian mill and the mill race wheel are symbols of the extensive milling activity of the village, which became an important industrial centre as a result of the canal construction.
Crest of The Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Blazon
A mural coronet Argent masoned Azure issuant therefrom a demi lion Azure holding in its dexter forepaw a mason's mallet Argent;
Symbolism
The mural crown represents the fortification of the village which functioned both as a stronghold for local militia and as a defence for the growing community. The lion, which holds a stone mason’s hammer, represents the original builders of Merrickville.
Motto of The Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Blazon
AD AQUAS FLORENS;
Symbolism
The Latin phrase meaning “By the water we flourish” is a statement of the continued health and wealth of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford.
Supporters of The Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Blazon
On two outcrops of limestone rocks proper rising above waters barry wavy Argent and Azure dexter a marine stag Argent over Azure attired and gorged with a Loyalist civil coronet also Azure sinister a marine doe similarly coloured and gorged;
Symbolism
The deer/fish supporters represent both the animals of the land and the creatures of the water, which are so abundant in and around the village. They also symbolize the men and women pioneers who helped build the community. The coronets represent the United Empire Loyalists who were some of the earliest pioneers to settle in the area. The outcrops of fractured limestone form the foundation of the village. The wavy lines represent the surrounding water which the families depend on for generating power, food and transportation.
