Calling all stamp collectors! The Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair brings together many local and regional dealers who offer stamps, postal history, and other philatelic material for sale. Plus, an exhibition of stamps sponsored by the Victoria Stamp Club. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sandman Hotel Victoria, 2852 Douglas Street. Free admission, free parking, free […]
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2026 will mark the 63rd anniversary of ORAPEX, the Ottawa philatelic exhibition. ORAPEX is one of only a few national-level stamp shows held annually in Canada. Our show has two themes this year: “Aerophilately” and “Bytown”—the original name of Ottawa—which was founded in 1826, 200 years ago. ORAPEX Website Saturday, 2 May, 10 am –
The Club is a member of the Northwest Federation of Philatelic Clubs which joins together clubs from all over the Pacific Northwest of Canada and the USA. They publish a regular newsletter of activities and events throughout the region and you can download a copy of the latest edition here.
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Mark your calendars for the 2026 Sea & Valley Philatelic Exhibition sponsored by the Peace Arch Stamp Club and the Fraser Valley Stamp Club. Saturday, March 26, 20269:00 am to 3:00 pm West Langley Hall9402 – 208th Street,Langley More information can also be found on the club websites:https://www.peacearchstampclub.com/https://fraservalleystampclub.com/
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from the VICTORIA NEWS, October 30, 2025 By Tim Collins Stamp collecting, or philately, dates back to 1840 when the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Great Britain. The hobby has enthralled millions since then and became a worldwide pastime with stamp clubs, catalogues, and a plethora of periodicals supporting
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Calling all stamp collectors! The Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair brings together many local and regional dealers who offer stamps, postal history, and other philatelic material for sale. Plus, an exhibition of stamps sponsored by the Victoria Stamp Club. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sandman Hotel Victoria, 2852 Douglas Street. Free admission, free parking, free
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The CBC Maritimes has produced this great 22 minute item about last year’s Royal Philatelic Society of Canada’s national convention in Fredericton NB. It’s titled “Why People Still Collect Stamps” and features interviews with many collectors old and young. Philately is definitely alive and well.
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Come and visit our Spring Exhibition featuring displays from local schools. The next Stamp and Postcard Fair happens on Sunday, May 4 with local dealers offering stamps, postal history, supplies and other philatelic material at our new location at the Sandman Hotel, 2852 Douglas Street. Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Stamps for Beginners.
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The Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs has some 35 member clubs and philatelic organizations in Alaska, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. The Victoria Stamp Club (through its predecessor clubs) has a been member since the Federation was founded. The Federation hosts PIPEX (Pacific International Philatelic Exposition) an annual American Philatelic Society
The Pacific Northwest Regional Group of the British North America Philatelic Society (BNAPS) has announced a meeting to be held in conjunction with the Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The location is the Sandman Hotel, 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria. Planning is still underway, but the program will include presenters on
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