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The City of Trail

Trail, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Supporters
April 3, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 93

Arms of The City of Trail
Arms of The City of Trail Arms of The City of Trail

Arms of The City of Trail

Blazon

Argent two smokestacks set on a wall Gules masoned Sable issuant from a base wavy Argent charged with a bar wavy, a chief dancetty Gules;

Symbolism

The wall and smokestacks represent the smelting and refining industry in the city. The wavy base refers to the geographical setting by the Columbia River.

Crest of The City of Trail

Blazon

A stag's head erased Gules attired Sable gorged with a collar of dogwood flowers alternating with maple leaves Argent;

Symbolism

The stag represents an animal found in the area. The collar combines the floral symbols of Canada and British Columbia.

Motto of The City of Trail

Blazon

HOME OF CHAMPIONS;

Symbolism

This captures the essence of the community championships.

Supporters of The City of Trail

Blazon

On a grassy mound Vert two bears Sable each holding a hockey stick Argent taped Sable;

Symbolism

The two bears represent animals found in the area. The hockey sticks represent the two World Hockey Championships won by Trail teams and the many other hockey championships won by community teams.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4057 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to The City of Trail Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to The City of Trail

Additional Information