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The white and blue symbolize [[Vancouver]]'s position as a natural harbour on the [[Pacific Ocean]],<ref name="Raven">{{cite web|url=http://nava.org/digital-library/raven/Raven_v18_2011_p189-228_T-Y.pdf|title=Canadian City Flags|publisher=North American Vexillological Association|last=Croft|first=James|date=2011|access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref> while the green pentagon represents the land on which the city was built, and the forests which stood on this land.<ref name="COV"/> These elements echo the motto on the pre-1969 [[Coat of arms of Vancouver|municipal coat of arms]], ''By Sea and Land We Prosper''. The mural crown in the city badge reflects Vancouver's status as an incorporated [[city]],<ref name="COV"/> while the axe and paddle stand for the city's traditional industries, [[logging]] and [[fishing]].<ref name="Raven"/>
[[File:Nava18.gif|thumb|The flag of [[North American Vexillological Association|NAVA]] Meeting 18, hosted in Vancouver. NAVA meeting flags often incorporate elements to reflect the host city.]]
Prior to this flag, Vancouver had a different municipal flag which was the result of a contest held in 1978, with the winning entry submitted by Rudolph Danglemaier.<ref name="Raven"/> The flag featured a white [[Canadian pale]] flanked by a green stripe on the hoist side, and a blue stripe on the fly side. The shield, helmet, mantling and crest from the city arms were placed in the centre of the flag.<ref name="Raven"/>
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