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The three devices on the chief refer to (1) the Indian tribe of the Outaouais, the first inhabitants of the area; (2) the astrolabe of Samuel de Champlain who initially explored this region in 1613; and (3) the Royal Engineers (pick and shovel crossed behind a grenade) who, under Lt.-Col. By, build the Rideau Canal and founded Bytown. | The three devices on the chief refer to (1) the Indian tribe of the Outaouais, the first inhabitants of the area; (2) the astrolabe of Samuel de Champlain who initially explored this region in 1613; and (3) the Royal Engineers (pick and shovel crossed behind a grenade) who, under Lt.-Col. By, build the Rideau Canal and founded Bytown. | ||
The crest consists of a white pine bearing cones, symbol of the main economic asset of the Ottawa Valley for almost a century. The golden roundel displays an oak | The crest consists of a white pine bearing cones, taken from the seal of old Bytown (see below), symbol of the main economic asset of the Ottawa Valley for almost a century. The golden roundel displays an oak tree. | ||
The dexter supporter is a timber trimmer clad in the dress of the 1850's wearing pacs and holding a broad-axe such as was used in the trimming and shaping of the Ottawa Valley pines. The sinister supporter is an officer of the Civil Service Rifle Regiment of Ottawa in full dress uniform, indicating that Ottawa is the residence of the Governor-General for whom the Regiment provided a regular defence force. It also symbolises that Ottawa is the seat of the Civil Service of Canada. | The dexter supporter is a timber trimmer clad in the dress of the 1850's wearing pacs and holding a broad-axe such as was used in the trimming and shaping of the Ottawa Valley pines. The sinister supporter is an officer of the Civil Service Rifle Regiment of Ottawa in full dress uniform, indicating that Ottawa is the residence of the Governor-General for whom the Regiment provided a regular defence force. It also symbolises that Ottawa is the seat of the Civil Service of Canada. | ||