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Les Forges du Saint-Maurice (1738-1883)
Industry
August 19, 1988

Les Forges du Saint-Maurice (1738-1883)

A commemorative postage stamp on the Forges du Saint-Maurice, first successful iron-working industry in New France and Canada‘s first industrial complex : Issued by Canada Issued on Aug 19, 1988 About the Stamp Design : The stamp design is the result of a collaborative effort by illustrator
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Québec Summit 1987
Canada
September 2, 1987

Québec Summit 1987

A commemorative postage stamp on the 2nd International Francophone Summit, Quebec : Issued by Canada Issued on Sep 2, 1987 About the Stamp Design : The stamp design by Claude Gaudreau of Québec features the newly created symbol for the Québec Summit. The symbol takes its own colours from the
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Molly Brant
Women
April 14, 1986

Molly Brant

A commemorative postage stamp on Mary Brant (Degonwadonti), sister of Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea), a Mohawk military and political leader during American Revolution and spouse of Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, an Irish official of British Empire : Issued by Canada Issued on Apr 14, 1986
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Philippe Aubert de Gaspe
Literature
April 14, 1986

Philippe Aubert de Gaspe

A commemorative postage stamp on Philippe–Joseph Aubert de Gaspé, a French Canadian novelist and seigneur : Issued by Canada Issued on Apr 14, 1986 Design : Yves Paquin / Pierre Fontaine Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 34¢ Dimensions : 24 mm x 40 mm (vertical) Perforation : 13
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Louis Hébert
Health
August 30, 1985

Louis Hébert

A commemorative postage stamp on the 45th International Pharmaceutical Federation Congress : Louis Hebert, first Canadian apothecary and first European to farm in Canada : Issued by Canada Issued on Aug 30, 1985 About the Stamp Design : The stamp, by Montreal graphic designer Clermont Malenfant, illustrates Louis
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Canada on International Youth Year 1985
Canada
February 8, 1985

Canada on International Youth Year 1985

A commemorative postage stamp on the United Nations International Youth Year (IYY) 1985 : Issued by Canada Issued on Feb 8, 1985 Stamp design : The stamp’s design is the work of Montreal designer François Dallaire. The green heart and yellow arrow made of neon
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Canadian Red Cross Society
Canada
May 28, 1984

Canadian Red Cross Society

A commemorative postage stamp on the 75th Anniversary of the Canadian Red Cross Society, a humanitarian charitable organisation of Canada : Issued by Canada Issued on May 28, 1984 Design : At the heart of the Red Cross organization are the volunteers. In recognition of their
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Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Canada
March 24, 1984

Montreal Symphony Orchestra

A commemorative postage stamp on the 50th Anniversary of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre symphonique de Montréal) : Issued by Canada Issued on Mar 24, 1984 Design : To highlight the musicality of this fiftieth anniversary, the stamp design is built on the idea
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Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
Canada
August 4, 1982

Royal Canadian Henley Regatta

A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary of Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, St. Catharines, largest regatta in Canada : Issued by Canada Issued on Aug 4, 1982 Design : The illustration for the stamp by Tom McNeely of Toronto depicts the dramatic finish of
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Regina
Buildings
August 3, 1982

Regina

A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary (1882-1982) of Regina, capital of Saskatchewan, Canada : Issued by Canada Issued on Aug 3, 1982 Design : The painting of the stately legislature building, a familiar and significant Regina landmark, was provided by resident artist David Thauberger. Robert Russell
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