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Blazon

Barry wavy Or and Azure over all a representation of the Nanaimo Bastion Argent port and windows Sable.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

The background of blue and gold wavy lines represents the appearance of the sea on Canada's west coast as it reflects the setting sun. The Nanaimo Bastion is a famous landmark dating back to the days when the City was a Hudson's Bay Company trading fort.

Remarks

Kingston Class Maritime Defence Vessel

Motto

FAITH AND LABOUR

Colours

Gold and Blue

Battle Honours

The Second World War
ATLANTIC, 1941-44; GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE, 1944.

References

The Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces Volume 2, Part 1 Extant Commissioned Ships, Directorate of History and Heritage, January 1, 2001.