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Nanaimo Golf Club
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
August 17, 1995
Vol. III, p. 41
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Blazon
Arms
Vert a representation of the Nanaimo Bastion Argent between three fountains all within a bordure Or;
Crest
A demi cougar Or semé of lozenges Sable grasping in its dexter forepaw a golf putter a driver and a mid-iron Or heads upward Argent;
Motto
FORAMEN IN UNO SPERAMUS;
Symbolism
Arms
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.
Crest
The black lozenges are taken from the arms of the City of Nanaimo and further indicate that the Nanaimo Golf Club is affiliated with the city. The cougar is an animal native to Vancouver Island, and it grasps three distinct types of golf clubs.
Motto
This Latin sentence means “We hope for a hole in one!”
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 14, 1995, in Volume 129, page 3593 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Lawrence Patten and Robert Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Alastair Priestly
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Club & Social Organization