Winnipeg 
Canada Post has released a new stamp collection titled Places of Pride, recognizing four historically significant locations that played a vital role in shaping 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canada.
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The stamps commemorate sites that served as gathering points, protest grounds, and organizing hubs, each marking a key event in the ongoing struggle for rights and recognition.
Among the featured locations is Club Carousel in Calgary, known as the city’s first gay bar. Its members-only policy provided a safe and welcoming environment during a time when open expression carried significant risks.
Another stamp highlights Truxx, a well-known bar in Montréal’s gay village. A police raid in 1977 led to widespread protests and helped catalyze a landmark legislative change — the addition of sexual orientation as a protected category under Quebec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.
The Hanlan’s Point Beach in Toronto is also included, recognized for hosting the 1971 Gay Day Picnic. This event is considered one of the first large-scale queer gatherings in the country and a precursor to modern Pride celebrations.
The final stamp commemorates the 3rd North American Native Gay & Lesbian Gathering in 1990 near Beausejour, Manitoba, where the term “Two-Spirit” was introduced and embraced by many Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
The stamp set was designed by Kelly Small, illustrated by Tim Singleton, and printed by Colour Innovations. It includes a booklet of eight domestic-rate stamps and four official First Day Covers. The collection is now available at select postal outlets and through the Canada Post website.
