Symbols of Prince Edward Island explained

Prince Edward Island is one of Canada's provinces, and has established several provincial symbols.[1]

Symbols

SymbolImageAdoptedRemarks
Coat of armsCoat of arms of Prince Edward IslandDecember 13, 2002[2] Coat of arms was authorized by Vice-regal Warrant dated April 26, 2002, and by an act of the Legislature.
MottoParva sub ingenti
The small under the protection of the great
December 13, 2002Granted with other elements of the coat of arms
Shield of ArmsShield of arms of Prince Edward Island1905Shield of arms was granted by Royal Warrant of King Edward VII
FlagFlag of Prince Edward Island1964[3] Duplicates the design of the shield of arms of Prince Edward Island.
The Great SealThe Great Seal of Prince Edward IslandDecember 13, 2002[4] The Great Seal of Prince Edward Island granted by royal warrant of King Edward VII on May 30, 1905, The Great Seal of Prince Edward Island of 2002 was authorized by Vice-Regal Warrant.
BirdBlue jay
Cyanocitta cristata
1977[5]
FlowerLady's slipper
Cypripedium acaule
April 25, 1947[6]
TreeRed oak Quercus rubra1987[7]
TartanReddish-brown, green, white and yellow1960[8] Tartan of Prince Edward Island was designed by Mrs. Jean Reed
SoilCharlottetown soil[9] The Charlottetown soil is the most predominant on the Island, accounting for roughly 470000acres of land.
OrdersOrder of Prince Edward Island[10] The Order of Prince Edward Island is the highest honour the Province can bestow.
Anthem"The Island Hymn"May 7, 2010[11] The words of the patriotic song of Prince Edward Island, were written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and performed for the first time in public on May 22, 1908. The 2010 Spring Session of the Legislature passed amendments that included "The Island Hymn" as the provincial anthem.
AnimalRed Fox[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Symbols of Prince Edward Island. Government of Prince Edward Island. 2020-05-02.
  2. Web site: Coat of Arms Act. Government of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Provincial Flag. Government of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  4. Web site: The Great Seal. Government of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  5. Web site: Provincial Bird. Government of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  6. Web site: Provincial Flower. Government of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  7. Web site: Provincial Tree. Government of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  8. Web site: Provincial Tartan. Government of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  9. Web site: Provincial Soil. Government of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  10. Web site: Order of Prince Edward Island. Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  11. Web site: Provincial Anthem. Government of Prince Edward Island. 24 May 2020.
  12. News: Fox beats cow in battle over P.E.I. provincial animal. Yarr. Kevin. CBC.