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  2. Symbols of Quebec - Wikipedia

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    Blue flag iris, the floral emblem of Quebec since 1999. It was chosen because it blooms around the time of Quebec's Fête nationale. [1] [2] The snowy owl, the avian emblem of Quebec since 1987. It was selected by the Québécois government to symbolize Quebec's winters and northern climate. [1] [3] The yellow birch, the tree emblem of Quebec ...

  3. Flag of Quebec - Wikipedia

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    The Act respecting the flag and emblems of Québec states that "in all cases, the flag of Quebec has precedence over any other flag or emblem." [5] However, under federal protocol, the Canadian flag takes precedence when both are flown. [12] The official shade of blue is Pantone 293. In 8-bit RGB, it is #003399. [13]

  4. Iris versicolor - Wikipedia

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    This designation was made in 1933 by the state legislature. Although the law does not specifically define a type of iris, it is generally accepted that the purple iris is the state flower. [10] The blue flag has been the provincial flower of Quebec since 1999, having replaced the Madonna lily which is not native to the province. [11] [12]

  5. Coat of arms of Quebec - Wikipedia

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    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.

  6. List of national flowers - Wikipedia

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    Many Canadian flags and coats-of-arms have floral emblems on them. The flag of Montreal has four floral emblems. On the right side of the flag of Saskatchewan overlapping both green and gold halves is the western red lily, the provincial floral emblem. The coat of arms of Port Coquitlam has the city's floral emblem, the azalea, displayed on a ...

  7. List of Canadian provincial and territorial symbols - Wikipedia

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    Quebec [14] Snowy owl - - Blue flag iris: Yellow birch - Je me souviens (I remember) Provincial symbol: fleur-de-lis; anthem (unofficial): "Gens du pays" 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 ...

  8. Coat of arms of Canada - Wikipedia

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    The Tudor rose is the floral badge of England and Wales, combining the White Rose of York and the Red Rose of Lancaster. [30] The thistle and shamrock are the symbols of Scotland and Ireland, respectively, while the fleur-de-lis has been the royal symbol of France since the 12th century.

  9. Coat of arms of Quebec City - Wikipedia

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    The one on the right represents the Quebec City, capital of Quebec since Confederation. The maple leaf represents Quebec City as a Canadian city as well as its ethnic makeup. The mural crown at the top evokes the fortifications around Quebec City just like Saintonge, France which is the birthplace of Samuel de Champlain, the city's founder.

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