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| Coat of arms of Sorel-Tracy | |
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| Armiger | Sorel-Tracy, Quebec |
| Adopted | 29 November 2023 |
| Crest | A wooden fortress gate and palisade proper; |
| Shield | Azure a rope of two strands palewise splayed fesswise at the chief line Argent, on a chief wavy Vert three cogwheels Argent; |
| Supporters | Two great blue herons standing on a bog proper; |
| Motto | Bâtisseurs de fierté (French for 'Builders of pride') |
| Designer | Alix Chartrand |
The coat of arms of Sorel-Tracy was adopted 9 November 2023 after in 2020, the City sent a request to the Canadian Heraldic Authority to design a new coat of arms with the characteristics selected by the heritage committee.[1]As the city of Sorel-Tracy had not been represented by any heraldic symbol since the voluntary merger of Sorel and Tracy in 2000. [2]
Symbolism
editBlue, green and white are emblematic colors of Sorel-Tracy. The wavy lines intertwining represents the junction of the Saint-Lawrence and Richelieu rivers where the city is located. It may as well hint to the merger of Sorel and Tracy being one with strong bonds of solidarity. The gears, located on top, evoke the city's industrial history in addition to the importance of the steel and metallurgy industries.
The wooden fortress evokes the mural crowns used in the former Sorel and Tracy coat of arms. It symbolizes Fort Richelieu as well the which marked the first French presence on the territory. In addition, represents that of Carignan-Salières Regiment, whose members made up the majority of inhabitants living in the seigneury of Saurel (later Sorel) in the 17th Century.
The herons and marshy ground symbolise the Lac Saint Pierre World Biosphere Reserve located in the Sorel-Tracy region.[3]
Blazon
editArms: Azure a rope of two strands palewise splayed fesswise at wavy Vert three cogwheels Argent
Crest: A wooden fortress gate and palissade proper;
Supporters: Two great blues herons standing on a bog proper;[4]
Motto
editThe phrase : "Bâtisseurs de fierté" (in English "Builders of pride") signifies the pride which the residents of Sorel-Tracy possess in their history. It refers furthermore to the builders of numerous shipyard which marked the city's history.
References
edit- ^ Fortier, Stéphane (December 5, 2023). "Des armoiries toutes neuves pour Sorel-Tracy". Journal Les 2 Rives. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ Martin, Stéphane (November 30, 2023). "Nouvelles armoiries pour Sorel-Tracy, mais toujours pas de gentilé officiel". Sorel-Tracy Magazine. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Portrait de la ville". Ville de Sorel-Tracy. 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Chartrand, Alix (2023). "Ville de Sorel-Tracy". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved August 2, 2024.