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![[Oromocto, NB]](../images/c/ca-nb-or.gif)
image by Arnaud Leroy, 12 November 2005
Source: Oromocto city hall
See also:
In the municipal reform of 1 January 2023, the Town of Oromocto was created
from the former Town of Oromocto plus
unincorporated areas.
Valentin Poposki,
11 May 2026
The flag is a banner of arms.
Phil Nelson, 9 November 2006
![[Oromocto, NB]](../images/c/ca-nb-or).gif)
image located by Dave Fowler, 27 December 2025
Source:
https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/3757
COAT OF ARMS
Mast & Rigging—represents masting operations for the British Navy and shipbuilding industry between 1700-1878.
Coronet with Maple Leaves—represents the arms of the municipality and symbolizes Fort Hughes. CFB Gagetown and maple leaves for Canada. Porcupine—symbolizes the armouries of the D'Amours family who represent the first French colonists to arrive on the banks of the Saint John River.
Canoe and Wavy Blue Band—represents the Oromocto and Saint John Rivers and Canada's first culture.
Tower—represents Fort Hughes, built during the American Revolution 1771-1784, and CFB Gagetown.
Leopard Head—Represents the arrival of the English colonists on the banks of the Saint John River.
MOTTO
"Successus per Operam"
"Effort Brings Success"
Blazon:
Argent a tower between two porcupines passant respectant Sable and
in base a lion’s face Gules, on a chief wavy Azure a canoe Argent
Phil Nelson, 9 November 2006
The painting erroneously shows the Motto as SUCCESUS PER OPERAM.
Dave
Fowler, 27 December 2025
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