Canada Post Museum

　　    The Canada Post Museum is located within the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec. Established in 1971 and opened in 1974, it is one of the largest postal museums in the world. The museum showcases the development of postal services in Canada and houses a complete collection of stamps from various historical periods in the country. Additionally, it gathers and organizes historical materials related to communication and information from around the globe.

　　    The Postal Museum is not just about stamp collections—the value of some of these stamps is immeasurable, with certain pieces ranking among the finest in the world. Moreover, it provides a comprehensive look at the history of Canada’s postal service and its pivotal role in the nation’s development. The museum displays items such as the writing desk of Canada’s first stamp designer, postboxes and mail carriers' uniforms from Canada and other countries, mail sacks and rural mailboxes, postmarks, and postal sorting equipment. The museum features permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions, and special exhibitions. Among them, the most notable is the “National Stamp Collection,” which showcases all the stamps ever issued by Canada in different eras.

　　    Canadian Postal Museum Reason to visit: One of the largest postal museums in the world Continent: North America Country/Region: Canada Province/State: Quebec City: Gatineau