Prince Edward Island is one of Canada's provinces, and has established several provincial symbols.
Symbols SymbolImageAdoptedRemarks Coat of arms Coat of arms of Prince Edward Island December 13, 2002 Coat of arms was authorized by Vice-regal Warrant dated April 26, 2002, and by an act of the Legislature. Motto Parva sub ingentiThe small under the protection of the great December 13, 2002 Granted with other elements of the coat of arms Flag Flag of Prince Edward Island 1964 Duplicates the design of the shield of arms of Prince Edward Island. Seal Great Seal of Prince Edward Island December 13, 2002 The Great Seal of Prince Edward Island was originally granted by royal warrant of King Edward VII on May 30, 1905, and the current seal was authorized by Vice-Regal Warrant in 2002. Bird Blue jayCyanocitta cristata 1977The blue jay was named as the provincial bird in 1977, following a public vote held in 1976. Flower Lady's slipperCypripedium acaule April 25, 1947 Tree Red oak Quercus rubra 1987 Tartan Reddish-brown, green, white and yellow 1960 Tartan of Prince Edward Island was designed by Mrs. Jean Reed Soil Charlottetown soil The Charlottetown soil is the most predominant on the Island, accounting for roughly of land. Orders Order of Prince Edward Island The Order of Prince Edward Island is the highest honour the Province can bestow. Anthem "The Island Hymn" May 7, 2010 The words of the patriotic song of Prince Edward Island, were written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and performed for the first time in public on May 22, 1908. The 2010 Spring Session of the Legislature passed amendments that included "The Island Hymn" as the provincial anthem.AnimalRed Fox
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