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Canada Post - Collecting - Stamps

October
Oct. 16, 2012 Low Value Definitives: Beneficial Insects

The bugs are back—it’s a philatelic infestation! This fall, Canada Post will issue a special souvenir sheet with selected Beneficial Insects low value definitives.

Oct. 15, 2012 Christmas: Stained Glass

The image of the Madonna and Child from one of the many stained glass windows of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Kingston, Ontario, graces this sacred Christmas stamp.

Oct. 15, 2012 Christmas Cookies

Tasty Christmas designs on PERMANENT domestic, U.S. and International stamps—plus a sweet augmented reality treat on the domestic stamp.

Oct. 11, 2012 The Regiments

Three of this nation’s regiments that have been defending home and country for a century and a half are honoured in this issue.

September
Sept. 19, 2012 The Royal Conservatory 125th Anniversary

The Royal Conservatory, then named the Toronto Conservatory of Music, opened for classes in September 1887, in the upper floor of a music store at the corner of Yonge and Dundas streets.

Sept. 17, 2012 Canada Post Community Foundation

This semi-postal marks Canada Post’s new focus on funding grassroots programs that benefit Canadian children.

August
100th Grey Cup Game
Aug. 16, 2012 100th Grey Cup Game

To celebrate the 100th Grey Cup Game this year, Canada Post has issued a full roster of team stamps, plus one to honour the cup itself.

July
Signs of the Zodiac: Leo, Virgo, Libra and Scorpio
July 23, 2012 Signs of the Zodiac: Leo, Virgo, Libra and Scorpio

This summer, Canada Post continues its three-year Signs of the Zodiac series with stamps and stamp products directed at Leos, Virgos, Librans and Scorpios.

June
Tommy Douglas: The Birth of Medicare
June 29, 2012 Tommy Douglas: The Birth of Medicare

In 2004, CBC viewers chose Tommy Douglas as “The Greatest Canadian,” mainly due to his leadership role in our public health care system.

CLF Teams
June 29, 2012 CFL Teams

To celebrate the 100th Grey Cup Game this year, Canada Post has issued a full roster of team stamps, plus one to honour the cup itself.

June 27, 2012 London 2012

Late in July, London, England, will welcome the 2012 Olympic Games, making it the first three-time Olympic host.

June 15, 2012 The War of 1812

The War of 1812 was a defining moment for the provinces that would later confederate into the Dominion of Canada.

Happy Anniversary
June 8, 2012 Happy Anniversary

We’re celebrating milestones on both coasts with these stunning commemorative envelopes.  

 

May
May 22, 2012 Difference Makers

Canada Post honours four outstanding and well-known Canadians in this new stamp series, featuring images of Rick Hansen, Michael J. Fox, Sheila Watt-Cloutier and Louise Arbour.

May 17, 2012 Calgary Stampede, 100th Anniversary

“Cowtown” turns up the party this year in honour of the 100th anniversary of the `Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth', the Calgary Stampede.

May 11, 2012 Children’s Literature: Franklin the Turtle

Canada has a stellar history of being home to some of the best children's and young adult writers in the world.

May 7, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee

In 1897, The Post Office Department of the Government of Canada celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria—the only other Monarch of Canada to achieve the 60-year milestone—with an issue of 16 intaglio stamps.

May 3, 2012 Red River Settlement

Two hundred years ago, Thomas Douglas, the 5th Earl of Selkirk, leveraged his title and wealth to purchase a vast allotment of land from the Hudson's Bay Company.

April
April 5, 2012 Titanic 1912-2012

Long before James Cameron called for "action" on the set of the movie Titanic, Canadians were involved with the world's most famous ocean disaster.

March
Daylilies
March 1, 2012 Daylilies

Two brilliant, colourful and exquisite daylilies (Hemerocallis) grace the seventh issue in Canada Post’s beloved flower series.

February
Art Canada: Joe Fafard
Feb. 23, 2012 Art Canada: Joe Fafard

The ongoing Art Canada series features three works by sculptor Joe Fafard who is well known for creating art inspired by prairie farms and small towns, as well as his relatives, artists, writers and politicians.

John Ware and Viola Desmond
Feb. 1, 2012 John Ware and Viola Desmond

The lives, accomplishments and contributions of John Ware and Viola Desmond are honoured in this year’s Black History month 2012 stamps.

January
Definitives: Canadian Pride
Jan. 16, 2012 Definitives: Canadian Pride

The PERMANENT™ domestic stamps in this year’s new definitives set feature five images where the flag is displayed with respect, honour and pride.

Definitives: Baby Wildlife
Jan. 16, 2012 Definitives: Baby Wildlife

The wildlife babies in this year’s set of definitive stamps, the second in the current multi-year series, will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
Jan. 16, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee - Part 1

January ushers in the first stamps and products of the year to commemorate the remarkable sixty-year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

Year of the Dragon
Jan. 10, 2012 Year of the Dragon

The popular Lunar New Year stamp series continues with Year of the Dragon—a time of innovation, risk and achievement.

Ordering Information

To order any of the products listed, please note the product number and price and call from Canada and the USA: 1 800 565-4362. From other countries: (902) 863-6550. Fax: (902) 863-6796

or write to:

NATIONAL PHILATELIC CENTRE
75 ST. NINIAN ST
ANTIGONISH NSB2G 2R8
CANADA

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