Flag of Vancouver

Adopted	17 May 1983
Designed by	Robert Watt

The flag flying in Vanier Park, near downtown Vancouver

The Flag of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada was adopted by City Council on May 17, 1983. It was designed by Robert Watt, then the Director of the Vancouver Museum, and later the Chief Herald of Canada.

The chevron is green and surmounted by a gold shield with the city badge.

The city badge consists of a mural crown with crossed axe and paddle.

The mural crown states Vancouver's status as an incorporated city. The axe and paddle resemble the supporters found on the Coat of Arms and stand for the traditional industries, logging and fishing. The green background is a symbol of the forests that used to stand on the city's location.

The wavy ribbons of white and azure symbolize the Pacific Ocean and rivers surrounding the city. They are similar to and bear the same meaning as on the flag of British Columbia.

[edit] See also

• Coat of Arms of Vancouver
• Flag of British Columbia

[edit] External links

• Symbols of the city of Vancouver
• Vancouver, British Columbia at Flags of the World

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