The Trans-Canada Highway is a federal-provincial highway system that joins the ten provinces of Canada.The system was approved by the Trans-Canada Highway Act of 1948, construction commenced in 1950, officially opened in 1962, and was completed in 1971.
Throughout much of Canada, there are at least two routes designated as part of the Trans-Canada Highway. For example, in the western provinces, both the main Trans-Canada route and the Yellowhead Highway are part of the Trans-Canada system.The Trans-Canada Highway stamp was issued on August 31, 1962.
Official Opening
Ceremonial Paving
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker
On September 3, 1962, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker presided over the official opening of the Trans-Canada Highway at Rogers Pass. The section of pavement through British Columbia's Selkirk Mountains was the final stretch of the highway to be built.
Official Programme
Essays
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Colour Trials
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Issued Stamp
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Designed by Alan Pollock
First Day Covers
Usages
Domestic Forward Letter
Port Rowan to Tillsonburg, September 20, 1962
5 cents forward letter rate
Military NATO Forces
CFPO 111, Decimomannu, Italy, to New York, October 23, 1962
5 cents Forces Air Letter rate
Air Mail Letter to the United States
Cranbrook to Post Orchard, Wash., September 24, 1962
7 cents air mail letter rate to the United States
International Air Mail
Cut Knife, Sask., to Valiason, Italy, September 10, 1962
15 cents air mail rate to Europe