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2. Symbols of Quebec - Wikipedia

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   Symbols. 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.

3. Flag of Quebec - Wikipedia

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   Its white fleurs-de-lis (symbolizing purity) and blue field (symbolizing heaven) come from a banner honouring the Virgin Mary; [6] such banners were carried by Canadian colonial militia in the 18th century. [6] The fleurs-de-lis, as a symbol has often been associated with France, specifically the Kingdom of France.

4. Coat of arms of Canada - Wikipedia

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   A wreath of roses, thistles, shamrocks, and lilies proper. The whole ensigned by the royal crown proper. The coat of arms of Canada (French: Armoiries du Canada), also known as the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada (French: armoiries royales du Canada) [11] or, formally, as the Arms of His Majesty The King in Right of Canada (French: Armoiries de Sa ...

5. Fleur-de-lis - Wikipedia

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   The fleur-de-lis, also spelled fleur-de-lys (plural fleurs-de-lis or fleurs-de-lys), [pron 1] is a common heraldic charge in the shape of a Iris pseudacorus (in French, fleur and lis mean 'flower' and 'iris' respectively). Most notably, the fleur-de-lis is depicted on the traditional coat of arms of France that was used from the High Middle ...

6. Coat of arms of Quebec - Wikipedia

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   Or on a Fess Gules between two Fleurs de Lis in chief Azure, and a sprig of three Leaves of Maple slipped Vert in base, a Lion passant guardant Or. However, in 1939, the Quebec government adopted arms by order-in-council, replacing the two blue fleurs-de-lis on the golden field with the royal arms of France Modern in chief. Quebec is the only ...

7. Fleur de Lys, Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia

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   UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) Area code. 709. Highways. Route 410. Fleur de Lys (/ ˌflɜːrdəˈliː /) [1] is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 207 in the Canada 2021 Census. Fleur de Lys is located approximately 26 km north of Baie Verte.