Canada Post continues its annual tradition of holiday issues with this Holiday Winter Scenes: Souvenir sheet.

In the multilayered illustration technique of Tim Zeltner, this issue captures 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

The front of the cover depicts a snowy day and a landscape with snow-capped trees. The three Holiday issue stamps are in the centre of the cover. Two cancel marks are shown overlapping the stamps.

The stamps

Designed by Jocelyne Saulnier of Joce Creative and illustrated by Tim Zeltner, the three stamps feature 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.

Domestic rate stamp

The Permanent™ stamp showcases a whimsical snowy mountain landscape, complete with a charming village, snow-clad trees, and folks immersed in various winter activities alongside a glacial lake and meandering stream, all set against a deep blue sky.

U.S. rate stamp

The U.S. rate stamp transports us to 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, illuminated by a teal-coloured sky.

International rate stamp

Meanwhile, the international rate stamp unfolds a coastal winter panorama, featuring a cliffside lighthouse, a picturesque village, and sledding enthusiasts descending a seaside hill, all under the hues of a blue-green sky.

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Holiday Winter Scenes: Souvenir sheet