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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | From the Souvenir sheet of 4 stamps Gum Type: P.V.A. Illustration: Bonnie Ross Photography: iStock Photo; CanStock Photo; BigStock Nothing beats a Canadian road trip. From the rocky splendours of the west, through spectacular stretches of alpine meadows, towards the sweeping ocean vistas of the east it seems that, no matter which way we steer the wheel, there’s something to see. But it’s not all natural scenery; the landscape abounds with quirky landmarks that capture the spirit of small-town Canada and never fail to get tourists talking. Canada Post issued the first set in a three-year stamp series showcasing Canada’s famous roadside attractions. So many signs—which way to go? We follow the eastbound arrow until, as luck would have it, we stumble upon Hay River, NWT’s Inukshuk. Built in 1978 as a symbol for the Arctic Winter Games, this stunning sculpture belongs to the age-old Inuit tradition of building stone giants to guide travelers through Canada’s vast landscape. Our guide points south, and on we go. |
| Face value | $0.54 Canadian cents |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 2564 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2335c |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403739145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2446 WADP Numbering System - WNS CA045.09 |
| Series | Roadside attractions |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 250,000 |
| Issue date | 06/07/2009 |
| Designer | Fraser Ross (semaphor) |
| Paper type | Tullis Russell |
| Print technique | Lithography in 7 colour + varnishs |
| Printed by | Lowe-Martin |
| Perforation | 13+ |
| Height | 42.00 mm |
| Width | 36.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
