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Meaford, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 604
Arms of The Corporation of the Municipality of MeafordBlazonPer chevron Azure and Argent, in chief two schooners respectant Argent, in base three apples proper; SymbolismThe division of the shield alludes to the shape of the Municipality of Meaford (in white) with Georgian Bay (in blue) to its north. The schooners refer to shipbuilding and recreational boating. The apples refer to the local apple growing industry. The three of them refer to the three municipalities that came together to form Meaford, namely the Township of St. Vincent, the Township of Sydenham and the Town of Meaford. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of staghorn sumac and trillium flowers, a rocky mount growing therefrom an eastern white pine tree proper; SymbolismThe pine tree represents the municipality’s natural setting, and alludes to the trees painted by local artists such as Tom Thomson and Fred Haines. The sumac and trillium are local flora, the latter also indicating that the municipality is located in Ontario. |
MottoBlazonOUR HERITAGE • OUR FUTURE; SymbolismNot applicable. |
SupportersBlazonTwo percherons proper winged Azure each gorged of maple leaves Vert and standing on a bed of ostrich ferns set with two garbs of wheat proper; SymbolismThe percherons evoke the agricultural identity of the municipality. Their wings allude to Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, used as the crest and one of the supporters of the arms of the Earl of St. Vincent. The municipality was named after the earl’s home in England, Meaford Hall, and the Town of Meaford used his arms as its emblem. The garbs of wheat are taken from the emblem of the Township of Sydenham, and the maple leaves around the horses’ necks from that of the Township of St. Vincent. Ferns are prevalent around trails and natural settings of the municipality. |
Flag of The Corporation of the Municipality of MeafordBlazonPer fess Argent and Azure an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of The Corporation of the Municipality of MeafordBlazonAn apple Gules charged with a schooner Argent; 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 October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3151 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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