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Coat of arms of Quebec City

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Coat of Arms of Quebec City
ArmigerQuebec City, Quebec
AdoptedGranted 22 September 1988 by the Canadian Heraldic Authority[1]
CrestA mural crown, symbolizing the city, as well as Quebec City's fortified walls.
ShieldA ship representing the Don de Dieu, Champlain's ship, and illustrating Quebec's importance as a seaport, with full sails (a symbol of strength and courage). The wavy ribbons represent the Saint Lawrence River.
MottoThe city motto "Don de Dieu feray valoir" (I shall put God's gift to good use OR I shall put Don de Dieu to good use) and is a reference to Champlain's ship the Don de Dieu (Gift of God).[2]

The coat of arms of Quebec City

  • Crest: A mural crown, symbolizing the city, as well as Quebec City's fortified walls.
  • Shield:
  • Scroll: The city motto "Don de Dieu feray valoir" (I shall put Don de Dieu—God's gift—to good use) and is a reference to Champlain's ship the Don de DieuGift of God).[2]
  • Colours:
    • Gold (Or): for strength, faith, justice, wealth
    • Red (Gules): for strength, power, determination
    • Blue (Azure): sovereignty, majesty, serenity

References

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  1. ^ "Programme d'identification visuelle et logos" (PDF). www.ville.quebec.qc.ca (in French). 20 June 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 March 2016.
  2. ^ a b Nelson, Phil (30 July 2005). "Quebec City, (Flags of the World)". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 15 May 2009.
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