Mark the release of the 2024 From Far and Wide stamp issue with the souvenir sheet Official First Day cover featuring all nine From Far and Wide definitive stamps.

This 4th edition of the From Far and Wide definitive issue features nine stamps, ranging from Permanent™ domestic rate to international rate. From Far and Wide 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.

Good to know

Official First Day Cover features a souvenir sheet of all nine From Far and Wide definitive stamps.
The cancel location is Belfast, Prince Edward Island (location of the Point Prim Lighthouse on the single rate stamp)
Makes an excellent gift to share the beauty of the Canadian landscape with friends and family here in Canada or across the world.
The cancel is a line drawing of the Point Prim Lighthouse, which appears on the single rate stamp and is located in Belfast, Prince Edward Island, the cancel location.
The souvenir sheet and souvenir sheet Official First Day Cover are the only way to purchase one of each of the nine new From Far and Wide definitives in a single product.

About From Far and Wide, Part 4

From an Arctic Sea arch to 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 stamps are sure to stir your sense of adventure and add some new stops to your sightseeing list.

About From Far and Wide, Part 4

Official First Day Cover features a souvenir sheet of all nine new From Far and Wide definitive stamps, cancelled in Belfast, PE.

The cancel is a line drawing of the Point Prim Lighthouse, which appears on the single rate stamp and is located in Belfast, Prince Edward Island, the cancel location.

The nine stamps on the souvenir sheet depict outstanding landscapes across the country, and include:

(Permanent™) 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.

(Permanent™) 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.

(Permanent™) 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.

(Permanent™) 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).

(Permanent™) 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

About the design

The stamps feature breathtaking images of nine scenic locations in seven provinces and two territories, each taken by a different Canadian photographer.

The cancel is a line drawing of the Point Prim Lighthouse, which appears on the single rate stamp and is located in Belfast, Prince Edward Island, the cancel location.

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From Far and Wide (Part 4) Souvenir sheet Official First Day Cover