Great Seal of Ontario

In the centre of the Great Seal is the shield from the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom (representing the link to Britain), with a Tudor Crown above and the armorial shield of Ontario below.

Several borders surround these symbols, including the words "The Seal of the Province of Ontario" in English only.

A sculpture of the Great Seal is carved above the main entrance to the Ontario legislature at Queen's Park.

The Great Seal has been used since January 1, 1870, following the appointment through a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria.

[2] This former seal was carved on an interior wall of the House of Commons of Canada in Ottawa in 1953.

The Great Seal of Ontario
The Great Seal of Ontario on the facade of Ontario Legislative Building
Great Seal of Upper Canada (right)