Badge of H.M.C.S. Ville de Québec
Badge of H.M.C.S. Ville de Québec
Blazon
Azure upon a base wavy Argent charged with two bars wavy Azure a three-masted ship Or;
Symbolism
The central device is derived from the arms of the City of Quebec. The ship represents the founding of Quebec in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain and the subsequent establishment of Quebec as an important port.
Motto of H.M.C.S. Ville de Québec
Blazon
DON DE DIEU FERAY VALOIR;
Symbolism
Meaning “I will put the gift of God to good use”, alludes to the name of Champlain’s ship, the Don de Dieu, and is the motto of the City of Quebec.
