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Coquitlam, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
August 20, 1990
Vol. II, p. 31
Arms of the District of CoquitlamBlazonArgent, 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; |
CrestBlazonA coronet Or the rim set with fraises Azure alternating with dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or; |
MottoBlazonANIMUS FLUMINUM VIRES POPULI. This Latin phrase means "The spirit of the rivers is the strength of the people". |
SupportersBlazonOn a grassy mound two Clydesdale stallions Or charged on each shoulder with a fraise Azure; |
Flag of the District of CoquitlamBlazonA banner of the Arms; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 1, 1990 in Volume 124, page 4066 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterAlastair Priestly CalligrapherIrene Alexander Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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