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Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag
September 20, 1988
Vol. I, p. 3
Arms of the City of QuébecBlazonAzure, on a base barry wavy Argent and Azure an ancient ship under full sail Or, on a chief Gules fimbriated Or two keys in saltire Or surmounted by a maple leaf Vert; SymbolismThe ship represents the period of the founding of Quebec City in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, sailing from Honfleur in France. It also symbolizes Quebec as an important maritime port. The keys symbolize Quebec as capital of New France, of Lower Canada, and of the province of Quebec since Confederation. The maple leaf symbolizes Canada. The wavy bars represent the St. Lawrence River. The mural crown indicates that Quebec is a fortified town. |
MottoBlazonDON DE DIEU FERAY VALOIR; SymbolismMeaning "I will make good of God's gift"; |
Flag of the City of QuébecBlazonAzure an ancient ship under full sail Or within an embattled bordure Argent; SymbolismThe ship represents Samuel de Champlain’s ship at the founding of Quebec City in 1608. The embattled edge recalls that Quebec is a fortified town. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 26, 1988 in Volume 122, page 4626 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Maurice Brodeur and the City of Québec Coat of Arms committee, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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