Erin

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ERIN

Province : Ontario

Official blazon

Arms : Vert a water wheel and in chief a stone lintel Or
Crest : A demi-horse proper its shoulder charged with a sun in splendour, issuant from a mural crown Or charged with four shamrocks Vert
Supporters : Two great blue herons each holding in the beak a fish and standing on ploughed fields proper set on barry wavy Argent and Azure

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on October 15, 2021

Green represents the lush and fertile surroundings and the region’s rich agricultural history, as well as its Irish name and heritage. The five-piece lintel is a distinctive architectural feature of the town and thus commemorates the town’s early settlement and also highlights its pride as a residential community. The water wheel alludes to the town’s many waterways and industries, which contributed to its initial settlement. The eleven buckets (blades) symbolize the eleven concessions of the town.

The horse represents the equestrian industry, which is of central importance to the town, and commemorates the role of horses in the town’s early agricultural foundations. The shamrocks are a long-standing symbol used by the town and honour the region’s many Irish settlers. The sun alludes to the region’s favourable climate and also represents life, outreach, and strength.

The herons represent self-determination and self-reliance. The ploughed fields are a testament to the importance of agriculture in the town’s development. The wavy bands represent the region’s two watersheds, the Credit River and the Grand River, and recall their importance to the town’s early industries. Their colours also refer to the flag of Scotland, and allude to the importance of Scottish settlement in the foundation of the town.