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Belleville, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag, Badges
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 717
Arms of Albert CollegeBlazonVert on a bend between in chief a lamp enflamed and in base an open book Or, a bendlet Sable; SymbolismThese arms have been in use since 1866 when the institution was renamed in honour of Prince Albert, The Prince Consort. The yellow and black stripes are likely based on the arms of Saxony, as borne by the prince. The lamp and book symbolize knowledge and learning. |
CrestBlazonA sinister cubit arm proper the hand grasping a wreath of maple leaves Or; SymbolismThe wreath, proudly held by an outstretched arm, is a symbol of achievement. |
MottoBlazonPACI ARTIBUSQUE PACIS FAVEO; SymbolismThis Latin sentence means “I favour peace and the arts of peace”. |
SupportersBlazonTwo panthers Or each gorged with a Loyalist civil coronet Vert, standing on a grassy mount set with trillium flowers proper above barry wavy Argent and Vert; SymbolismThe panther is the College’s long-standing mascot. The coronets honour the Loyalist roots of Belleville, where the school is located. The grass and wavy stripes represent the shores and waters of the nearby Bay of Quinte. The trillium is the official flower of Ontario. |
Flag of Albert CollegeBlazonVert on a Canadian pale Argent an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Albert CollegeBlazonA torch enflamed Or surmounted by a pentagon Vert charged with a dove displayed Argent; SymbolismThe dove and torch symbolize peace and knowledge, and thus echo the College’s motto as well as its educational mission. The pentagon recalls the five “A”s of Albert College: academics, arts, athletics, active citizenship and adventure |
Badge of Albert CollegeBlazonFor use by Baker House: On a roundel Bleu Céleste three annulets interlaced Argent; SymbolismThe three interlaced rings symbolize team spirit. |
Badge of Albert CollegeBlazonFor use by Graham Hall: On a hurt the Hopi nakwach symbol Argent; SymbolismThe Native American Hopi symbol of brotherhood represents team spirit. |
Badge of Albert CollegeBlazonFor use by Victoria Manor: On a golpe a coronet flory set with pearls Argent; SymbolismThe crown honours Queen Victoria who was Sovereign of Canada at the time of the College’s foundation and who was the spouse of the College’s namesake. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 894 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Albert College (Arms and Crest), Robbie Sprules (Supporters) and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald (Flag and Badges), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeCivil Institution |