Halifax Region Millennium Crest

The new design by Jane Mason-Browne, a Troop Leader with the 2nd Halifax Group first appeared for distribution in the Scout Shop in December 2000.

Many of the symbolizations from the now extinct Halifax District and old style Halifax Region badges were kept in the new design. Kingfishers still remain a symbol of Halifax Region, Scouts Canada and the new Halifax Regional Municipality's Flag and Coat of Arms. The three fronds of the Compass Rose represent the three parts of our Promise - Duty to God and the Queen: Help others: Obey the Scout Law. The two five pointed stars are sometimes called the "eyes" of the Scout. The ten points on the two stars represent the ten Scout Laws. The "Be Prepared" band binding these three fronds stands for the bond of Sister / Brotherhood between Scouts. As with a compass, these combined fronds or gold Scout Sign always point us in the right direction in our daily lives through Scouting's values. The light blue background symbolizes the waters of Bedford Basin, Halifax Harbour, North West Arm and the many rivers that surround / flow through much of Halifax Region's area.

Some of the new design changes were the oval shape of the badge, something totally different in Nova Scotia badge shapes, representing near perfection and strength. The gold and navy blue echoes the colour shades of our new Scouting uniforms. The male and female Kingfishers signify the presence of both girls and boys within the traditions of Scouting. The direction of the Kingfishers was reversed to look forward (as worn on our uniform's right sleeve except for Beavers) symbolizing Scouting in Halifax Region is moving forward; accepting new challenges and never dwelling on the past.