Logo & Coat of Arms
The Town of Rosemère, besides boasting a magnificent
coat of arms, also prides itself of having a prestigious
logo of contemporary design entirely in keeping with
the town's image. The logo is, indeed, a true reflection
of the city's distinct character. The straight green
lines symbolize both the many green spaces and the superb
architectural layout of the town. The rose evokes the
Rosemère's countless flower gardens, while the
wavy line represents the nearby river. And, of course,
the decorative R stands for the town's initial.
Coat of Arms
Have you ever thought about what Rosemère's coat
of arms really signifies? If not, then let us explain.
The coat of arms is representative of Rosemère's
history, philosophy, and its desire to preserve the
beauty of its lovely townscape and surrounding natural
areas. The design on the coat of arms fully captures
this philosophy that has earned Rosemère the
title of Canada's most beautiful city.
The Latin words "Vivat floreat crestat" inscribed
on the scroll of the coat of arms is Rosemère's
motto encouraging its population to contribute to the
growth and flowering of plants—in particular roses
so abundant in and around Rosemère. Indeed, the
rose in the centre of the coat of arms lends the town
its name, while the sheaf of corn brings to mind the
farmlands and the people who tended them. The rosebush
to the right reminds us that Rosemère used to
be a vacation destination, welcoming numerous seasonal
visitors in the late 19th century.
The crescent on the left-hand side is a reminder of
the crescent adorning Jean-Baptiste de Céloron
de Blainville's coat of arms, while the cross to the
right represents the Parish of Sainte-Thérèse
from which Rosemère later separated to become
first a parish and then a town. The crown on the coat
of arms symbolizes Rosemère's status as a municipality,
and the fleur-de-lys is evocative of the fact that Rosemère
lies on Quebec territory.
The dominant colours of the coat of arms are blue and
red. The colour blue—aside from being the colour
of Jean-Baptiste de Céloron's coat of arms—reminds
us that Rosemère developed and spread on the
banks of the Mille-Îles River. The red colour
refers to the origin of the English word “mere.”
Some people think that it means “marsh,”
while others think it simply means “nearby.”
In fact, the coat of arms takes both meanings into account:
Rosemère derived its name from its abundance
of roses and the nearby Parish of Sainte-Rose. The City
of Rosemère would like to express their sincere
thanks to all those residents who have helped design
the new and unique coat of arms for the Town of Rosemère.
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