- The Governor General of Canada
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Westminster Club
New Westminster, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
September 29, 1989
Vol. I, p. 31
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Blazon
Arms
Or a lymphad of seven oars sail furled and pennants Azure on a chief dancetty Azure between two fir trees Or a Mural Crown Or masoned Azure within a wreath of Oak leaves also Or;
Crest
A demi-cougar Argent armed and langued Azure bearing in its forepaws a triple-towered Mural Crown Gules masoned Argent;
Motto
PRO PROSPERITATE HONOREQUE URBIS. This Latin phrase means "For the prosperity and honour of the city".
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 25, 1989, in Volume 123, page 5070 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
Frank Hird-Rutter
Calligrapher
Frank Hird-Rutter
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Club & Social Organization