Happy Birthday Ottawa! May 3, 2007 is an important day for the people of Canada, as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s capital…Ottawa. Canada Post has released the commermorative stamp for this special occasion, which is denominated at .52-cents and comes in several formats including booklet of 8 stamps, souvenir sheet of 2 stamps, Official First Day Cover, and souvenir sheet OFDC.

Ottawa has a rich history that dates back to it’s first inhabitants of the Algonquin Indians, to France rule, and then Britain. Today Ottawa is a city that has the diversity that makes it a great place to visit. You can find out more at Ottawa Tourism