Canadian Postal Museum

The Canadian Postal Museum was part of the Canadian Museum of History and displayed thousands of stamps, vintage mail vehicles, uniforms, and sorting equipment. The collection spanned different periods and showed how the postal service operated and evolved.

The museum opened in 1971 as an independent national postal institution. In 1988 it merged with the Museum of Civilization, operating as part of that larger organization until it closed in 2012.

The museum showed how mail service connected remote communities and allowed people to stay in touch across vast distances. The exhibitions highlighted the importance of these connections in shaping how Canadians built relationships across the country.

The museum was located near Ottawa and offered guided tours, educational programs, and hands-on workshops for visitors. Interactive displays made it easy to explore different aspects of postal history at your own pace.

The collection included Sandford Fleming's writing desk, where he designed Canada's first postage stamp. The museum also held examples of nearly every stamp ever issued in Canadian postal history.

Location: Gatineau

Inception: 1971

Website: http://civilization.ca/exhibitions/canadian-postal-museum

GPS coordinates: 45.42970,-75.70890

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07