Mark the release of the 2024 From Far and Wide stamp issue with the Galiano Island (BC) Postage-paid Postcard, 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.
Postage Paid Postcards can be mailed from Canada to anywhere in the world.

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 Galiano Island

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).

About the design

The Postage Paid Postcards in the 4th edition of the From Far and Wide series feature breathtaking images of nine scenic locations in seven provinces and two territories, each taken by a different Canadian photographer.

This Postcard features a photograph of sandstone caves at Galiano Island (BC) by James Stevenson.

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From Far and Wide (Part 4): Galiano Island (BC) Postage-paid Postcard