Canada Post continues its annual tradition of holiday stamp issues with Holiday Winter Scenes: Sheetlet of 6 U.S. rate stamps.

In the multilayered illustration technique of Tim Zeltner, these stamps capture the frosty splendour of our Canadian winters.

Good to know

Available in Permanent™, U.S. and international rate stamps
Permanent™ domestic rate is always accepted at the current domestic postage price
Souvenir sheet and Souvenir Sheet Official First Day Covers also available

About Canada Post’s holiday issues

As one of Canada's storytellers, Canada Post features stamp topics in its national stamp program that are important to Canadians – like the festive season. Since 1964, Canada Post has been issuing Christmas and holiday stamps. In 2005, it began issuing both sacred and secular-themed holiday stamps each year to give holiday mailers and collectors a choice. These popular stamps are issued in advance of the holiday season so that they can be used on holiday mail.

About the 2023 Holiday Winter Scene issue

There is something enchanting and intrinsically Canadian about a snow-covered landscape. Whether it brings back childhood memories of playing in freshly fallen snow or reminds us of the joy of past holiday celebrations, the icy beauty around us evokes a sense of wonder.

Illustrator Tim Zeltner's multilayered illustration technique skillfully captures the frosty splendour of our Canadian winters, employing cool tones and layered images to provide a vivid sense of depth and perspective.

The three stamps collectively offer a diverse cross-section of winter landscapes from across the country.

About the design

Designed by Jocelyne Saulnier of Joce Creative and illustrated by Tim Zeltner, this stamp issue features charming and evocative illustrations of Canadian winter scenes: a mountain village (Permanent™ domestic rate), a frozen pond perfect for skating in a snow-covered valley (U.S. rate) and a rugged coastal landscape (international rate).

The snow areas were overprinted with a clear pearl ink to enhance to snow and give it dimension.

The U.S. rate stamp

The U.S. rate stamp depicts a magical outdoor winter ice-skating rink with a quaint village, a comforting outdoor fire, and a blend of snow-draped and leafless trees. Skaters glide on the ice while others engage in sledding, under a teal-coloured sky.

The sheetlet

The front of the sheetlet replicates the U.S. rate stamp's design, while the back features the 6 issue stamps, against the teal sky colour.

Product # 114244

Holiday Winter Scenes: United States rate stamps - booklet of 6