City of Québec

Azure, 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;

The 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.

Azure an ancient ship under full sail Or within an embattled bordure Argent;

The 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.