Canadian Postal Museum

The Canadian Postal Museum displayed thousands of stamps, vintage mail delivery vehicles, postal uniforms, and traditional mail sorting equipment within the Canadian Museum of History complex.

Established in 1971 as the National Postal Museum, the institution merged with the Canadian Museum of Civilization in 1988 and operated until its closure in 2012.

The museum presented exhibitions about the social influence of postal communications across Canadian provinces, illustrating how mail services connected remote communities over centuries.

Located near Ottawa, the museum offered guided tours, educational programs, and workshops focused on postal heritage through interactive displays and historical recreations.

The collection included Sandford Fleming's writing desk, where he designed Canada's first postage stamp, and examples of every postage stamp issued in Canadian history.

Location: Gatineau

Inception: 1971

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

GPS coordinates: 45.42970,-75.70890

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:17