West Vancouver Celebrates Diamond Jubilee

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New coat-of-arms

History and Symbolism of the Arms of West Vancouver

The Arms of West Vancouver are based on a design by the late Alfred Bibbs, adopted in 1936. Mr. Bibbs chose symbols evocative
of the situation and natural beauty of the municipality: birds, the sea and a ship, with blue and white representing the harbour and
sky. He’ selected the motto: BY WISDOM AND COURAGE as a compliment to the Municipal Counc ;
In October 1983, the Counci} voted to petition for a grant of arms in anticipation of the municipality's Diamond Jubilee. They wished ©.
the Crown grant to incorporate, if possible the design which had been used for nearly fifty years. At the same time the opportunity
was taken to enrich the District’s premier symbol with additional elements. Happily, the Kings of Arms were able to grant the shield
in virtually unchanged form although the heraldic galley has been edged with gold. The silver cougars with their collars of fir and golden
cones represent the varied fauna found throughout West Vancouver. The compartment on which the shield and supporters rest sym-
bolizes the rocky shoreline with mountain streams flowing down to meet the waters of the inlet. Above the helmet is the crest, blending :
Bibb’s crown of maple leaves and dogwoods with a heraldic pun on one of West Vancouver's most historic names, HOLLYBURN.
Experts agree that this new coat of arms is one:of the most beautiful to be devised in Canada in recent years. It should serve the

communiiy well for centuries to come. ;
Robert Douglas Watt, FHSC
Ist Vice-President .

Heraldry Society of Canada

: Formal granting of the new coat-of-arms takes place Sunday, March 15, when Lieutenant-Governor, His. Honour
Robert G. Rogers, receives the arms from Dr. Conrad M.J.F. Swan, York Herald, College of Arms, London.
Mayor D.A.S. Lanskail will accept the arms for the Municipality. ae ‘

British Pacific Properties Limited and Park Royal Shopping Centre proudly salutes the Diamond Jubilee and urges all

citizens to join the 75th Anniversary celebrations. 7
British Pacific Properties Limited has enjoyed a 56-year association with The Corporation of the District of West _

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‘Cheers

for 73 years, —
West Vancouver’