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District of Coquitlam

Coquitlam, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
August 20, 1990
Vol. II, p. 31

Arms of the District of Coquitlam
Arms of the District of Coquitlam Arms of the District of Coquitlam

Arms of the District of Coquitlam

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Argent, a fess wavy Azure thereon another wavy Or in base a fleur-de-lys Azure on a chief embattled Azure a fraise Argent between two dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or;

Crest of the District of Coquitlam

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A coronet Or the rim set with fraises Azure alternating with dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or;

Motto of the District of Coquitlam

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ANIMUS FLUMINUM VIRES POPULI. This Latin phrase means "The spirit of the rivers is the strength of the people".

Supporters of the District of Coquitlam

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On a grassy mound two Clydesdale stallions Or charged on each shoulder with a fraise Azure;
Flag of the District of Coquitlam Flag of the District of Coquitlam

Flag of the District of Coquitlam

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A banner of the Arms;

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 1, 1990 in Volume 124, page 4066 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the District of Coquitlam Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the District of Coquitlam

Additional Information