| Coat of Arms of Quebec City | |
| Year Adopted: | Granted 22 September 1988 by the Canadian Heraldic Authority[1] |
| Armiger: | Quebec City, Quebec |
| Shield: | A ship representing the Don de Dieu, Champlain's ship, and illustrating Quebec's importance as a seaport, with full sails (a symbol of strength and courage). The wavy ribbons represent the Saint Lawrence River. |
| Crest: | A mural crown, symbolizing the city, as well as Quebec City's fortified walls. |
| Motto: | The city motto "Don de Dieu feray valoir" (I shall put God's gift to good use OR I shall put Don de Dieu to good use) and is a reference to Champlain's ship the Don de Dieu (Gift of God). |
The coat of arms of Quebec City
A mural crown, symbolizing the city, as well as Quebec City's fortified walls.
Two gold keys on a red background, one symbolizing Québec as the capital of New France, the second one representing the capital of the province of Québec; the keys are surmounted by a maple leaf, a symbol for Canada.