Canada Post poster, “Pan-American Games Stamp” (1967)

The 5th Pan-American Games, to be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from 22nd July to 7th August 1967, are commemorated by this red and white postage stamp to be issued by the Canada Post Office.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh will open the Games which this year constitute a major event in Canada’s Centennial celebrations. Held every four years, the Pan-American Games are regarded as the Olympics of the Western Hemisphere.

First day of sale for this scam will be 19th July 1967.