British Columbia Philatelic Society

British Columbia Philatelic Society The BC Philatelic Society — is to educate and publicize the hobby of philately to as wide an audience It sponsors the annual VANPEX stamp exhibition and bourse.

The BC Philatelic Society — the “BC Phil” — has existed since 1919. Its purpose is to educate and publicize the hobby of philately to as wide an audience as possible, to recruit new members, and to form bonds with collectors and clubs throughout North America and abroad. It is affiliated with the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada, the American Philatelic Society, and the Northwest Federation of S

tamp Clubs. With 71 members, including 3 stamp dealers, the Society meets on most Wednesday nights at the West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Lane, Burnaby BC. Members have access to the society’s philatelic library, may buy and sell in the society’s monthly auctions, and receive its newsletters.

Next time you're passing through Edmonton Airport, take a moment to visit the gift shop near Gate 54. While it doesn't s...
08/09/2025

Next time you're passing through Edmonton Airport, take a moment to visit the gift shop near Gate 54. While it doesn't sell collectible stamps, its overhead sign features a nostalgic tribute to Canadian philately: the 1965 Canadian Flag stamp, the 1967–73 Centennial Definitive, and the 1982–85 Maple Leaf First Class Definitive.

Did you miss the latest CBC episode of Land & Sea “Why people still collect stamps”?If so, here’s the YouTube link to th...
04/14/2025

Did you miss the latest CBC episode of Land & Sea “Why people still collect stamps”?

If so, here’s the YouTube link to the show:

While some may think of stamps as just a way to send a postcard, stamp collectors — known as philatelists — see them as tiny windows into the world. Each sta...

Wednesday marked the last day of circuit books at our Swap & Shop Social Nights as the Royal Philatelic Society of Canad...
04/06/2025

Wednesday marked the last day of circuit books at our Swap & Shop Social Nights as the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada recently ended its long-running circuit book program. It was a sad day, but the social nights at our club will continue on.

04/04/2025

Our newest stamp celebrates one of Canada’s most beloved bands, Blue Rodeo.

For over 40 years, their unique blend of country, folk and rock music has helped shape the Canadian music scene and propelled them to multi-platinum status.

Blue Rodeo has won 12 JUNO Awards, been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and earned a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.

Blue Rodeo stamps are on sale now! https://ow.ly/gPnI50Vunfc

Stamp designer: Jim Ryce
Stamp photographer: Luis Mora
Stamp illustration: Katy Lemay



Blue Rodeo Katy Lemay Art illustration

Our series on extreme philately brings us to the Canadian Rockies. Here’s the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. ...
03/25/2025

Our series on extreme philately brings us to the Canadian Rockies. Here’s the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

Let’s turn back the calendar to July 1962. Here’s a retro shot of the old post office by Gibsons Landing on the Sunshine...
03/19/2025

Let’s turn back the calendar to July 1962. Here’s a retro shot of the old post office by Gibsons Landing on the Sunshine Coast. It was located at the corner of Gower Point Road and School Avenue.

Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives photo

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7551 Gray Avenue
Burnaby, BC

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7:30pm - 9pm

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