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The Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Merrickville-Wolford, Ontario
Registration of Arms, Supporters and Flag
November 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 49
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Blazon
Arms
Quarterly Argent and Azure overall a fess wavy quarterly Azure and Argent in the first quarter a representation of the Blockhouse at Merrickville Azure in the second quarter a Georgian mill building Argent and in base a mill race wheel counterchanged;
Crest
A mural coronet Argent masoned Azure issuant therefrom a demi lion Azure holding in its dexter forepaw a mason's mallet Argent;
Supporters
On two outcrops of limestone rocks proper rising above waters barry wavy Argent and Azure dexter a marine stag Argent over Azure attired and gorged with a Loyalist civil coronet also Azure sinister a marine doe similarly coloured and gorged;
Motto
AD AQUAS FLORENS;
Flag
A banner of the Arms with a bordure compony Azure and Argent on the three outer edges;
Symbolism
Arms
The wavy bands represent the waterway of the Rideau Canal upon which the village was founded. The blockhouse is significant for its utility as a defence structure for the canal’s three locks. Both the Georgian mill and the mill race wheel are symbols of the extensive milling activity of the village, which became an important industrial centre as a result of the canal construction.
Crest
The mural crown represents the fortification of the village which functioned both as a stronghold for local militia and as a defence for the growing community. The lion, which holds a stone mason’s hammer, represents the original builders of Merrickville.
Supporters
The deer/fish supporters represent both the animals of the land and the creatures of the water, which are so abundant in and around the village. They also symbolize the men and women pioneers who helped build the community. The coronets represent the United Empire Loyalists who were some of the earliest pioneers to settle in the area. The outcrops of fractured limestone form the foundation of the village. The wavy lines represent the surrounding water which the families depend on for generating power, food and transportation.
Motto
The Latin phrase meaning “By the water we flourish” is a statement of the continued health and wealth of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 24, 2001, in Volume 135, page 938 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Joan Ouellette
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government
The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume II, page 234, 4 May 1993.