- The Governor General of Canada
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Nanaimo Golf Club
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Confirmation of a grant of a Flag
September 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 401
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Blazon
Flag
Or on a Canadian pale Vert an escutcheon of the Arms of the Nanaimo Golf Club (Vert a representation of the Nanaimo Bastion Argent between three fountains all within a bordure Or);
Symbolism
Flag
The colour green represents the lush grasses at the Nanaimo Golf Club course. The fountains are a reference to the water hazards golfers must negotiate. The representation of the Nanaimo Bastion symbolizes the historic building located in the City of Nanaimo, and emphasizes the golf course’s affinity to the city.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2005, in Volume 139, page 689 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Club & Social Organization
One or more entries related to this Recipient's emblems appear elsewhere in the Register: Volume III, p. 41.