Mark the release of the 2024 From Far and Wide stamp issue with the Sunflowers, Altona (MB) Postage-paid Postcard, for mailing worldwide.

This 4th edition of the From Far and Wide definitive issue showcases more of Canada’s most photogenic vistas, transporting Canadians – and their mail – to places near and far.

The series celebrates the incredible beauty and diversity of Canada’s natural and cultural landscapes.

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Collect all nine Postage-paid Postcards from the 4th edition of the From Far and Wide definitive issue.
Postage Paid Postcards can be mailed from Canada to anywhere in the world.

About From Far and Wide, Part 4

From national park reserves to an historic abbey and an endless horizon of brilliant yellow sunflowers, captivating images of Canada’s natural and cultural beauty are once again the focus of this 4th edition of the From Far and Wide series.

These Postage Paid Postcards are sure to stir your sense of adventure and add some new stops to your sightseeing list.

About Sunflowers, Altona

Sunflowers, Altona (MB) – Photo: Mike Grandmaison
Manitoba is Canada’s largest producer of sunflowers. Oilseed sunflowers are used for bird feed and crushed to make sunflower oil, while confection-type sunflowers are used for snacks and cooking. For 60 years, Altona has hosted the annual Manitoba Sunflower Festival – a celebration of the province’s sunflower industry.

About the design

The Postage Paid Postcards in the 4th edition of the From Far and Wide series feature breathtaking images of nine scenic locations in seven provinces and two territories, each taken by a different Canadian photographer.

This Postcard features a photograph of Sunflowers in Altona (MB) by Mike Grandmaison.

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From Far and Wide (Part 4): Sunflowers, Altona (MB) Postage-paid Postcard