Campbell River
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CAMPBELL RIVER
Province : British Columbia
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on September 5, 1987.
The lower part of the arms symbolizes the meeting of the waters of the Campbell River and Discovery Passage and the vital industries of fishing and forestry. The chief honours Campbell River’s namesake Dr. Samuel Campbell by featuring the ancient arms of the Chief of the Clan Campbell; replacing the black sections in this case with Ermines, a heraldic fur that recalls the early importance of the fur trade.
The crest is the traditional symbol of high status among First Nations of the region, the cedar headring for the Kwagiutl ornamented with abalone.
The supporters are a pair of majestic bald eagles. They represent the rich natural environment that supports the community and provides such a splendid setting for settlement and recreation. Each eagle is charged on its breast with a gold circle bearing a black diamond, the heraldic symbol for mineral wealth which produced another significant economic activity.
The compartment consists of a grassy meadow embellished with two well-known local plants, salal and Nootka roses. The rose is also the insignia of Campbell River’s twin city Ishikari, Japan.
Above the whole design is the Motto (“Enriched by Land and Sea”) describing Campbell River’s situation and fortune.
Literature : Image from http://www.campbellriver.ca