On Thursday, May 19, 2011 it was one hundred years ago to the day that Parks Canada was created.
At Fort Anne National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal it was reason to celebrate as site manager Lillian Stewart and Canada Post local area manager Marcia Longley-Caroppi unveiled a stunningly beautiful and vivid commemorative stamp to mark the historic centennial of the world’s first national parks system.
In 1917 Fort Anne became Canada’s first national historic site.
“It is therefore fitting that we are here today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada – the world’s first national parks service – with the launch of a commemorative stamp,” Longley-Caroppi said to a small crowd that had gathered for the event.
Stewart said Parks Canada was delighted to work with Canada Post to unveil the commemorative stamp, adding that the launch also signifies the beginning of a summer filled with special activities to help celebrate the centennial anniversary.
“Parks Canada manages one of the finest and most extensive systems of protected natural and historic areas in the world and we hope that you’ll be able to return to visit here, and other Parks Canada places this summer,” Stewart told those in attendance.”
Longley-Caroppi said that in Canada we tend to be a bit spoiled when it comes to beautiful lakes, majestic mountains, and well-preserved historic sites – “we have so many.”
In fact, Parks Canada looks after 42 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and four national marine conservation areas.
“Most Canadians relate to our national parks by remembering vacations they experienced there,” said Longley-Caroppi. “That’s why Tim Nokes, who designed the Parks Canada stamp, decided to take a retro approach. If you’ve ever seen any of the famous CP Rail posters from the 1920s and 1930s, you’ll recognize the evocative style of illustration that inspired the design of the stamp.”
It features bold, vibrant colours and strong compositional elements.
“It’s meant to project a sense of freedom and evoke a sense of self-discovery, education, and inspiration from nature,” Longley-Caroppi said.
The stamp depicts a hiker with walking stick in the foreground with a stream running towards him from far-away mountains. A moose grasses in the middleground.
After Longley-Caroppi and Stewart unveiled a large, framed version of the stamp, those gathered also enjoyed slices from a Parks Canada centennial cake handed out personally by Stewart.
The event was preceded by live entertainment and was officially opened by Town Crier Peter Davies.
Looking for a Canada Stamp Album? Try www.boscastlesupplies.com
Source: http://www.novanewsnow.com/News/2011-05-24/article-2532310/Stamp-honours-Parks-Canada/1
In 1917 Fort Anne became Canada’s first national historic site.
“It is therefore fitting that we are here today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada – the world’s first national parks service – with the launch of a commemorative stamp,” Longley-Caroppi said to a small crowd that had gathered for the event.
Stewart said Parks Canada was delighted to work with Canada Post to unveil the commemorative stamp, adding that the launch also signifies the beginning of a summer filled with special activities to help celebrate the centennial anniversary.
“Parks Canada manages one of the finest and most extensive systems of protected natural and historic areas in the world and we hope that you’ll be able to return to visit here, and other Parks Canada places this summer,” Stewart told those in attendance.”
Longley-Caroppi said that in Canada we tend to be a bit spoiled when it comes to beautiful lakes, majestic mountains, and well-preserved historic sites – “we have so many.”
In fact, Parks Canada looks after 42 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and four national marine conservation areas.
“Most Canadians relate to our national parks by remembering vacations they experienced there,” said Longley-Caroppi. “That’s why Tim Nokes, who designed the Parks Canada stamp, decided to take a retro approach. If you’ve ever seen any of the famous CP Rail posters from the 1920s and 1930s, you’ll recognize the evocative style of illustration that inspired the design of the stamp.”
It features bold, vibrant colours and strong compositional elements.
“It’s meant to project a sense of freedom and evoke a sense of self-discovery, education, and inspiration from nature,” Longley-Caroppi said.
The stamp depicts a hiker with walking stick in the foreground with a stream running towards him from far-away mountains. A moose grasses in the middleground.
After Longley-Caroppi and Stewart unveiled a large, framed version of the stamp, those gathered also enjoyed slices from a Parks Canada centennial cake handed out personally by Stewart.
The event was preceded by live entertainment and was officially opened by Town Crier Peter Davies.
Looking for a Canada Stamp Album? Try www.boscastlesupplies.com
Source: http://www.novanewsnow.com/News/2011-05-24/article-2532310/Stamp-honours-Parks-Canada/1
