City of Waterloo Coat of Arms - Waterloo, ON
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N 43° 28.069 W 080° 31.684
17T E 538173 N 4812875
City's Coat of Arms at Waterloo Park
Waymark Code: WM16FM8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/22/2022
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This Coat of Arms is located at Waterloo Park in Waterloo, Ontario. The Coat of Arms is on a cairn that commemorates the centennial of Waterloo's incorporation as a village. On the front of the cairn is the Coat of Arms. The cairn was placed in 1957 during centennial celebrations.
COAT OF ARMS DESCRIPTION:
"Divided into four sections, the City of Waterloo's crest reflects stability. The crest also comprises Waterloo's official flag.
The buildings in the top left represent the industries and insurance companies in Waterloo. We are home to the head offices of several insurance companies.
The trees and water in the top right represent Waterloo Park and all the parks and recreational opportunities here. We are an environment-first community.
The houses in the lower left represent the people who live in our neighbourhoods.
The covered wagon in the lower right represents the way in which many settlers travelled here from Pennsylvania."
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