MAHONE BAY, NS (Canada)
Design 4a
Cross

Another challenge to deal with regarding the specific number of churches symbolism is that sooner or later, that number will change. When it does, the flag then becomes a historic reference rather than the current homage. So to deal with the prominence of religion, specifically Christianity, I went to a cross field that is all about religion front and centre. That left the rest of the flag for other symbolism. Making use of that, I made the cross white to provide good contrast to the sections around it. I made the sections blue and green for the sea and lush lands in and around the town. On top of those four sections, I knocked out four simple symbols of things for which the town is well known: a boat for its boat building heritage and current industry, quick music notes rising for the lively music scene, a maple leaf for its big Canada Day festival and Canadian association, and a super rare vexillilogical symbol of a scarecrow for its scarecrow festival. I have yet to actually find a flag with a scarecrow symbol on it, though I am not an expert on this matter.

Constructive criticisms welcomed. Thank you.

REFERENCE
Mahone Bay is a small town of about 1000 residents on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. It is a picturesque tourism destination, especially the iconic three churches along the waterfront of the bay itself, though there are five churches in the town! It has a historic boat/ship building heritage, with more transport and industrial ships in the past, and more pleasure crafts in the present, from all materials but especially wood historically. It is also a current haven for entrepreneurs and business startups growing its population.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahone_Bay,_Nova_Scotia

https://www.townofmahonebay.ca/

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