- The Governor General of Canada
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City of Québec
Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag
September 20, 1988
Vol. I, p. 3
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Blazon
Flag
Azure an ancient ship under full sail Or within an embattled bordure Argent;
Symbolism
Flag
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.