Greenstone

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Canada

GREENSTONE

Province : Ontario

Official blazon

Arms: Argent on a fess Vert a barrulet Or
Crest: A demi moose Or its dexter hoof resting on a miner’s pick Argent hafted Vert
Supporters: Two grey wolves proper each gorged with a collar Vert pendent therefrom a pomme, that to the dexter charged with a railway wheel, that to the sinister with a fish Or, both standing on a rocky mound proper set with pine branches Vert above barry wavy Argent and Azure
Motto: SPIRIT OF THE NORTH

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on September 15, 2005.

The green stripe indicates the geological features known as the Greenstone Belt, and it also resembles the geographical shape of the municipality. The gold stripe on it recalls the gold found within the landscape, the foundation of the area's early economy. The white indicates the snow that covers the region for much of the year.

The moose in the crest is a local animal known for its strength and resilience. The miner's pick indicates the original importance of mining in the region's economy.

The wolves are local animals already in use as identifying symbols of the area. The green discs allude to the name Greenstone, and the symbols on them indicate the past importance of the railways and the present importance of sport and commercial fishing in the area. The compartment refers to the Canadian Shield, the local forestry industry and the many lakes in the municipality.

Literature : Image and information from http://www.gg.ca