



The crenellated edge recalls Québec City’s status as a fortified city like Brouage in Saintonge, France, the birthplace of the city’s founder. “A golden vessel with billowing sails on an azure background with a crenellated silver border.” Like its coat of arms, Québec City’s flag bears a golden vessel. The logotype appears on the official letterhead of the city’s various departments and on city property. Each of these elements carries its respective meaning, which come together in the city’s official symbols. The three official symbols of Québec City-its logotype, flag, and coat of arms-feature related elements including a vessel with billowing sails, a crenellation, a motto, and specific colors.
