On the whole of Prince Edward Island, you can see the blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata). After a province-wide referendum, this blue-crested, black-winged bird was chosen as the provincial emblem. The blue jay, which is a year-round resident of Prince Edward Island, gathers and stores grains, seeds, and suet as food for the winter.
In 1947, the lady’s slipper became the floral symbol for Prince Edward Island. The Floral Emblems Act modification from 1965 mentioned the plant’s scientific name, Cypripedium acaule.
On July 1st, 1873, Prince Edward Island became a member of Confederation. Many people in Prince Edward Island commemorate this day despite their long opposition. A number of Charlottetown’s buildings are festooned in flags, streamers, and paper streamers; even the boats have ribbons on them.
granted on 30 May 1905 by royal proclamation; published in the official gazette on September 23, 1905. By Order in Council of the Right Honorable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General, dated April 26, 2002; published in the gazette on December 20, 2003, is the Crest and Supporters.
By royal proclamation signed on 24 March 1964, the Coats of Arms and Banners Act, issued by His Majesty King Edward VII on 30 May 1905.
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