Heraldry of the World
The largest heraldry site on the net, with presently 
coats of arms on-line !
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Heraldry of the World The largest heraldry site on the net, with presently |
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MAPLE RIDGE
Province : British Columbia
 Origin/meaning: The line forms a ''ridge'' of peaks with the nearby Golden Ears mountain in the centre. The Fraser River is symbolised at the base and the namesake at the centre using both a broad leaf maple and flowers from the vine maple. The red coronet at the base of the crest has a double meaning, as the traditional heraldic symbol for municipal government and as a salute to Haney Brick and Tile, and by extension, pioneer industry. Haney House symbolises the pioneer settlement and Victorian beginnings of the community. Created by the Coat of Arms Commitee from a suggestion by Mr. Peter Mussallem, the motto combines a geographic statement with comments about the nature of the District's prosperity and amenities. The phrase summarizes the core meaning of the coat of arms. The grass represent the lands of the district with Kanaka Falls at the centre and the rivers below. The horse and deer were suggestions arising from the public consultation. They are coloured in pure heraldic colours to match the shield and can be taken to represent pioneer transport and current recreations (horse) and natural heritage (deer). The strawberry flowers on the supporter's collar honour the earl berry industry, the dogwood salutes British Columbia, the railway is represented via the wheel and forestry through the sawmill blade. Literature : Image provided by Giovanni Scotto d'Aniello, Italy
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