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The fleur-de-lis, one of Quebec's most common symbols, is an ancient symbol of the French monarchy and was first shown in Quebec on the shores of Gaspésie in 1534 when Jacques Cartier arrived in Quebec for the first time. Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the patron saint of Canadiens, is honoured every 24 June during Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Quebec is the only Canadian province to have adopted arms by its own authority. [ 1 ] The federal government is inconsistent in the use of the two variants: it often uses the 1939 variant, but in some cases, such as on the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill and the badge of the Royal 22 e Régiment , it uses the 1868 variant.
Quebec [14] Snowy owl – – Blue flag iris: Yellow birch – Je me souviens (I remember) Provincial symbol: fleur-de-lis: Saskatchewan [15] Sharp-tailed grouse: White-tailed deer: Walleye: Western red lily: White birch: Potash: Multis e gentibus vires (from many peoples, strength) Provincial grass: needle-and-thread grass, fruit emblem ...
In addition, in 1938, at the opening of a mining school in Val-d'Or, the flag used to represent the Quebec government was a banner of arms. This was done at the behest of public servant Burroughs Pelletier, [17] who had been told that the Ministry wanted a symbol but were unsure as to what should be used.
The coat of arms Quebec city is the heraldic symbol representing the city of Quebec City. It was granted on September 22, 1988, by the Canadian Heraldric Authority. Making it the first coat of arms to do so.
Symbols of Quebec. Coat of arms of Quebec; Flag of Quebec; National anthem of Quebec (unofficial): Gens du pays; Provincial flower: blue flag iris; Provincial bird: snowy owl; Provincial tree: yellow birch; Provincial motto: Je me souviens (I remember) Provincial symbol: Fleur-de-lis; Provincial capital: Quebec City
The fleur-de-lis, one of Quebec's most common symbols, is an ancient symbol of the French monarchy and was first shown in Quebec on the shores of Gaspésie in 1534 when Jacques Cartier arrived in Quebec for the first time. Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the patron saint of Canadiens, is honoured every 24 June during Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Pages in category "Provincial symbols of Quebec" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *