Stamps of Canada

Canadian postage stamps tell the story of our country. You can discover a great deal about Canadian people and events by studying the words, pictures and symbols on these stamps.

Canadian Stamp Three pence


  1. What is the most obvious Canadian symbol on this stamp?
  2. What does VR stand for? What does this tell you about the age of the stamp?

Canadian Stamp 10 cents


  1. What police force is shown on this stamp?
  2. Make up a story about an average day for the Mountie and his horse.

Canadian Stamp 50 cents-Bluenose


This 50¢ Bluenose stamp was issued in 1929. The Bluenose was built in Nova Scotia, and has been called the greatest racing schooner of all time.

  1. The Bluenose is a Canadian symbol that appears on one of our coins. Which one?
  2. Can you spot another Canadian symbol in the top corners of this stamp?

Postage stamps feature the Head of State (The Queen) and are also used to commemorate persons of national significance and special events.

Canadian Stamp - Pierre Elliot Trudeau Canadian Stamp - The Queen Canadian Stamp - D-Day - June 6, 1944 Canadian Stamp - Oscar Peterson


Create your own Canadian stamp in this space. You might like to use Canadian symbols in your design, or put your own ideas to work.

© Canada Post Corporation, 2008. Reproduced with permission.

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