Arms of the Resort Municipality of Whistler
Arms of the Resort Municipality of Whistler
Blazon
Per pale Argent and Vert to the dexter two pallets wavy Azure, to the sinister two pallets wavy Argent, a chief dancetty per pale Azure and Argent;
Symbolism
The two peaks refer to the two local mountains, Blackcomb and Whistler. The wavy stripes refer to ski/snowboard tracks, mountain bike trails and hiking trails on the mountains. The vertical division of the shield alludes to the fact that Whistler is both a winter and a summer resort.
Crest of the Resort Municipality of Whistler
Blazon
On a rock set with moss a grey jay close holding in its dexter claw a lupin proper;
Symbolism
The whiskey jack is a local bird known for its friendliness to humans. The lupine is a colourful local flower, and the rock alludes to the mountains.
Motto of the Resort Municipality of Whistler
Blazon
VALLEY OF DREAMS;
Symbolism
This phrase recognizes Whistler’s valley location as well as the fact that Whistler was built on a dream of hosting the Olympics.
Supporters of the Resort Municipality of Whistler
Blazon
Dexter a black bear sinister a hoary marmot each holding a ski and standing on a rocky mount proper issuant from barry wavy Argent and Azure charged with a trout naiant and between grass set with bunchberries and skunk cabbage proper;
Symbolism
The black bear and the hoary (or “whistling”) marmot are local animals, the latter being the source of the municipality’s name. The skis allude to the winter sports for which Whistler is famous. The rock represents the mountain and the grass and local plants represent the valley. The water and trout refer to local streams, ponds, lakes and the fact that Whistler began as a summer fishing lodge.
