Canadian Stamps – A Portrait of Paradise

Picture, if you will, a place with vibrant green trees, clear, blue skies, fresh, pure air, crisp, clean lakes and waterfalls, and people with nothing other than cheery dispositions to offer. No, this isn’t Hawaii or the Mediterranean islands; I’m referring to the paradise that is Canada.

This land is one of the most beautiful in the world. It’s hard to walk the streets of British Columbia without a smile on one’s face and a spring in one’s step. Often, pictures of this gorgeous country, in many of its aspects, are depicted on its stamps. On them, one can find illustrations or photographs of the vast array of wildlife in the area, depictions of Canada’s ancient Native American culture, portraits of the breathtaking waterside scenery, or pictures of majestic mountains. Also, very frequently depcted on the stamps are portraits of the Queen of England, who is also the Queen of Canada.

When Canadians began using stamps in 1851, they were bought and sold with British money, costing anywhere from half a penny to twelve pence. In 1859, when Canada changed to dollars and cents, the stamp prices changed, accordingly. These days, the really old Canadian stamps are worth quite a bit more.

If you’re a collector who’s interested in stamps that can take you to beautiful, wholesome places that can’t help but make one feel good, Canadian stamps are a great place to start.