Mark the release of the 2024 From Far and Wide stamp issue with a set of all nine Postage-paid Postcards, for mailing worldwide.

This 4th edition of the From Far and Wide definitive issue showcases more of Canada’s most photogenic vistas, transporting Canadians – and their mail – to places near and far.

The series celebrates the incredible beauty and diversity of Canada’s natural and cultural landscapes.

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Collect all nine Postage-paid Postcards from the 4th edition of the From Far and Wide definitive issue.
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About From Far and Wide, Part 4

From national park reserves to an historic abbey and an endless horizon of brilliant yellow sunflowers, captivating images of Canada’s natural and cultural beauty are once again the focus of this 4th edition of the From Far and Wide series.

These Postage Paid Postcards are sure to stir your sense of adventure and add some new stops to your sightseeing list.

About From Far and Wide, Part 4

This set of all nine Postage-paid Postcards from the 4th edition of the From Far and Wide definitive issue depict outstanding landscapes across the country, and include:

Tongait KakKasuangita SilakKijapvinga – Torngat Mountains National Park – Photo: Michael Winsor
Tongait KakKasuangita SilakKijapvinga (pronounced Toon-gite Hak-ha-suang-eeta See-lack-hee-yup-veenga) – Torngat Mountains National Park – on the northern tip of Labrador, is named for the Inuktitut word tongait, which means place of spirits. Visitors can enjoy beautiful vistas of mountains, small glaciers and dramatic fjords and may catch a glimpse of polar bears, caribou and whales. Inuit still hunt, fish and travel the area, as their ancestors did for thousands of years.

Tehjeh Deé (South Nahanni River), Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserve (NT) – Photo: Colin Field
The South Nahanni River (Tehjeh Deé, pronounced Teh-jeh Day) is a leading destination for canoeing, kayaking and rafting. The river boasts sections of challenging whitewater and spectacular views of wilderness and wildlife. The river, which is protected by the Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserve (a traditional homeland of the Dene), is navigable from June to September. [Nááts'įhch'oh is pronounced Nats-inch-oh(n)] Those travelling the river’s length typically begin at Virginia Falls or Rabbitkettle Lake, with trips lasting a week or two.

Sunflowers, Altona (MB) – Photo: Mike Grandmaison
Manitoba is Canada’s largest producer of sunflowers. Oilseed sunflowers are used for bird feed and crushed to make sunflower oil, while confection-type sunflowers are used for snacks and cooking. For 60 years, Altona has hosted the annual Manitoba Sunflower Festival – a celebration of the province’s sunflower industry.

Galiano Island (BC) – Photo: James Stevenson
One of the Gulf Islands, Galiano Island is situated closest to Vancouver on the west side of the Georgia Strait. Approximately 27 kilometres long and 6 kilometres wide (at its widest point), the island has a population of approximately 1,000 people. The island boasts stunning scenic vistas, ancient forests, rocky heights, sand and pebble beaches, and sandstone caves (like the one shown on the stamp).

Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac (QC) – Photo: Ladislas Kadyszewski
The abbey was founded on the shores of Lac Memphrémagog in 1912 by a community of monks from Europe. The bell tower, completed in 1962, is a notable landmark in the region. The monastery is open to visitors, who can enjoy a guided tour, go apple picking and purchase products that the community crafts to support itself, including cheese, cider, fruit compotes and CDs of sacred music recorded by the monks.

Point Prim Lighthouse (PE) – Photo: Sander Meurs
This heritage lighthouse, the first to be built on Prince Edward Island, was constructed in 1845, nearly 30 years before PEI joined Confederation. It is located in an open field at the end of Point Prim, which juts out into Northumberland Strait and marks the southeastern entrance to Hillsborough Bay and Charlottetown Harbour. The Point Prim Lighthouse is one of only a few cylindrical brick lighthouses – and one of the oldest lighthouse structures still standing – in Canada.

Thousand Islands (ON) – Photo: Ian Coristine
The Thousand Islands are a group of some 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River, straddling the Canada-U.S. border in southeastern Ontario. between Kingston and Brockville. Popular for sightseeing and outdoor recreation, the islands are often explored by boat cruise, kayak, canoe or helicopter tour. The photo on the stamp shows part of the Admiralty Islands, a grouping of islands in Thousand Islands National Park, near Gananoque, Ontario.

Restigouche River (NB) – Photo: Guylaine Bégin
The Restigouche River in northern New Brunswick flows northeast for 200 kilometres from its source in the Appalachian Mountains to Chaleur Bay, an arm of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Upper Restigouche is included in the Canadian Heritage River System, in part for its history as a Mi’kmaq waterway, its habitat for bald eagles, moose and lynx, and its canoeing and kayaking appeal. The scenic river is also world renowned for its tranquil beauty and Atlantic salmon fishing, which attracts anglers from all over the world.

Qarlinngua sea arch, Arctic Bay (NU) – Photo: Clare Kines
This sea arch, known as Qarlinngua (pronounced kar-ling-wah), is located approximately 85 kilometres southwest of the community of Arctic Bay, Nunavut, at the north end of Baffin Island. The Inuktitut name means "like pants." Locals estimate that the formation is more than 50 metres high. Wind and water erosion over many years likely contributed to the formation.

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These Postage Paid Postcards feature breathtaking images of nine scenic locations in seven provinces and two territories, each taken by a different Canadian photographer.

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From Far and Wide (Part 4): Set of 9 Postage-paid Postcards