| has gloss | eng: The Coat of Arms of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Symbols The shield blends the themes of native and natural heritage and the railway. The central band or heraldic fess features a special edge implying a conifer twig , originally developed by a Finnish heraldic artist. The fess represents a pathway, with the edge suggesting the Citys green spaces and the continuing wealth and amenities flowing from local forests. The railway is highlighted through the red steam locomotive wheel and the twin bands of gold, the color of commerce. The shields upper area celebrates the Coquitlam River from which the City takes its name. Coquitlam is an Aboriginal word meaning "little red fish". |
