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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. Watson Lake, YK, where a special kind of forest—a signpost forest—is nestled within spectacular stretches of untamed wilderness. It all began in 1942, when a homesick U.S. Army G.I. working on the Alaska Highway put up a sign pointing the way and showing the mileage to his hometown. Others followed suit, and the Watson Lake Signpost Forest’s count today exceeds 64,000 signs. |
| Face value | $0.54 Canadian cents |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 2563 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2335b |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403739145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2445 WADP Numbering System - WNS CA044.09 |
| 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 |
