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The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

City of Coquitlam

Coquitlam, British Columbia
Confirmation of Arms, Supporters and Flag
April 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 482

Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.

Blazon

Flag

A banner of the Arms;

Arms

Argent, 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;

Crest

A coronet Or the rim set with fraises Azure alternating with dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or;

Supporters

On a grassy mound Vert two Clydesdale stallions Or charged on each shoulder with a fraise Azure;

Motto

ANIMUS FLUMINUM VIRES POPULI;

Symbolism

Flag

Not applicable

Arms

Not applicable

Crest

Not applicable

Supporters

Not applicable

Motto

Meaning “The spirit of the rivers • The strength of the people”.

Background

In general, there will be no images shown for emblems registered, confirmed or related to Supplementary Letters Patent.

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on June 11, 2005, in Volume 139, page 2035 of the Canada Gazette.

Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not applicable

Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Information

Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government

The recipient's emblems have been originally recorded on 20 August 1990 in Volume II, page 31 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada.