• Source: Coat of arms of Abbotsford, British Columbia

      • The coat of arms of Abbotsford is the heraldic symbol representing the city of Abbotsford. The arms was granted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on 25 October 1995. The grant included the full coat of arms as well as a flag and a badge, both derived from the arms.


      History


      Incl previous versions


      Symbolism


      Crest

      The mural coronet denotes that these are the arms of a municipality. The red masonry is a reference to the Clayburn brick industry. The band of white stars and maple leaves honour the City of Abbotsford as an historic gateway to the international border with the United States of America. The thunderbird is taken from the crest of the District of Matsqui and commemorates the unique culture and contribution made by the First Nations from the area.
      Shield

      The gold disc and cross symbolize Abbotsford, known as the “hub” of the Fraser Valley. The strawberry flower is the fraise of the Fraser clan, and is a reference to Simon Fraser, the namesake of the valley. With the amalgamation of the Districts of Abbotsford and Matsqui in January 1995, a primary colour of the former Abbotsford arms was changed from blue to green to reflect the dominant colour taken from the Matsqui arms. The green is also a reference to the rich agricultural lands, meadows and forests associated with the City of Abbotsford.
      Compartment

      The grassy mound refers to the lands of the City.The daffodils represent its floral riches, and the strawberry flowers allude to the market gardens as well as specialized agricultural production. The wavy bands representing water symbolize the rivers and other bodies of water in the City of Abbotsford.
      Supporters

      The lions represent the multicultural heritage of Abbotsford's citizens. They are made distinctive to the City of Abbotsford by their collars featuring raspberries coronets, a reference to the abundant raspberry growing industry.
      Motto

      UNUS CUM VIRIBUS DUORUM ("One with the strength of two") was the motto of the District of Abbotsford, and was adopted as the new City's motto when the district merged with the District of Matsqui in 1995. This Latin phrase represents the strength derived from two separate municipalities becoming one.


      See also


      Canadian heraldry
      National symbols of Canada
      List of Canadian provincial and territorial symbols
      Heraldry


      References




      External links


      Listing in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada

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