Arms of the Municipalité de la paroisse de Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Arms of the Municipalité de la paroisse de Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Blazon
Per chevron Vert and Or the apex terminating in a Celtic cross, overall a pale, in chief two maple leaves and in base a fleur-de-lis, all counterchanged;
Symbolism
The three vertical bands represent the geographic location of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, a self-governing municipality located between the cities of Shawinigan and Trois-Rivières. Their subdivision into six parts of alternating colours, green and gold, illustrates the importance of agriculture in the municipality’s history. The division line forming a mountain visually represents Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel. The cross, symbolizing the municipality’s Catholic heritage, refers to the cross erected on the mountain. The fleur-de-lis and the maple leaves situate the municipality in Quebec and Canada, respectively.
Crest of the Municipalité de la paroisse de Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Blazon
A passenger pigeon close Or;
Symbolism
The passenger pigeon, once quite common in the area, notably on nearby Île-aux-Tourtes, symbolizes the municipality’s duty to remember and its concern for preserving its territory for future generations.
Motto of the Municipalité de la paroisse de Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Blazon
DIVERSITÉ • HARMONIE • UNITÉ;
Symbolism
Meaning, “Diversity, harmony, unity”.
Supporters of the Municipalité de la paroisse de Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Blazon
Two caribou standing on a grassy mount set with sheep laurels (Kalmia augustifolia) proper;
Symbolism
The caribou is a well-known local animal. The sheep laurel is the municipality’s floral emblem.
