The flag of British Columbia is based upon the shield of the provincial arms of British Columbia. At the top of the flag is a rendition of the Royal Union Flag, defaced in the centre by a crown, and with a setting sun, a view from parliament across the water at the province capitol, representing the location of the province of British Columbia at the western end of Canada.
The flag in the British Columbia Legislative Buildings
The flag flying on board a BC Ferries ship
Coat of arms of British Columbia
The coat of arms of British Columbia is the heraldic symbol representing the Canadian province of British Columbia. The arms contains symbols reflecting British Columbia's British heritage along with local symbols. At the upper part of the shield is the Union Jack, representing the United Kingdom. The lower portion of the shield features a golden sun setting into the ocean, representing the province's location on the Pacific.
The Colonial-era royal crest of British Columbia.
The Great Seal of British Columbia in Queen Elizabeth II's reign
The arms rendered in stained glass in the Parliament Buildings in Victoria
Coat of arms with motto splendor sine occasu posted on wall inside Parliament Buildings
