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Taylor, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
December 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 87
Arms of the District of TaylorBlazonErminois a pale Argent surmounted by a fess wavy Azure between two flaunches Argent each charged with a bow Azure; SymbolismThe fur pattern of the flanks recalls the fur trade and allude to Herbert (Herbie) Taylor, who was a trapper for the Hudson’s Bay Company, a ferryman, a fiddler, and a paddle-carver, and from whom the municipality took its original name, Taylor’s Flats. The vertical band symbolizes the Alaska Highway interrupted by the Peace River. The two flanks suggest not only a valley, but also the peace treaty between the Beaver and Cree tribes. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a mural coronet Azure charged with a Pacific dogwood flower Argent a demi-wolf Sable holding a fiddle Argent; SymbolismThe mural coronet set with a dogwood flower indicates that Taylor is a municipality in British Columbia. The fiddle was used by Herbert Taylor. The wolf represents the Lone Wolf golf club. Thus, the crest represents the past and present importance of recreation for the residents of Taylor. |
MottoBlazonPEACE • PROSPERITY • PROGRESS; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo griffins per fess Azure and Argent each gorged with a garland of oak leaves and Pacific dogwood flowers Argent and standing on a compartment of a valley between two hills Azure each charged with a bezant bearing a flame Azure; SymbolismAs guardians of treasure, the griffins protect the wealth produced by natural gas, represented by the gold disks bearing blue flames. Their collars are made of dogwood flowers, the provincial flower, as well as oak leaves, the plant badge of the Clan Cameron of which the Taylor family is a sept. The compartment represents the Peace River valley and the Taylor Flats. |
Flag of the District of TaylorBlazonAzure a griffin segreant Or gorged with a garland of oak leaves and Pacific dogwood flowers Argent holding the Badge; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the District of TaylorBlazonOn a bezant four ermine spots in cross between four flames Azure; SymbolismThe ermine tails represent the fur trade as a previous source of wealth. The flames represent a present source, the natural gas industry. The badge design as a whole suggests a stove-top burner, a modern version of the ancient hearth, the centre of the home. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2012 in Volume 146, page 748 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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