Canada Post pays tribute to Stampede

Posted May 17, 2011 7:21 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is about to be immortalized on a small, square, sticky piece of paper.

Canada Post has announced the Calgary Stampede, celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, will be featured on two special stamps in 2012.

Also, keep an eye out for stamps featuring the 100th Grey Cup, the centennial of the sinking of the Titanic and the Queen’s diamond jubilee.

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