The Canadian National Philatelic Exhibition (Canpex) is set to return this Oct. in London, Ont., with a special focus on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
Hosted by the Middlesex Stamp Club, Canpex 2024 will take place on Oct. 19-20 at the Hellenic Community Centre, offering stamp enthusiasts an opportunity to explore exhibits, connect with fellow collectors, and participate in a weekend celebrating philately.
Canpex, first held in 2016, is one of Canada’s premier national-level exhibitions and stamp marketplaces. Organized by volunteers from various Southern Ontario stamp clubs and philatelic societies, the event is sanctioned by The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada and is part of the American Philatelic Society’s “World Series of Philately.”
The theme of the 2024 exhibition honours the RCAF, particularly its connection to London, Ont., through the former Crumlin Station, which opened in 1940 as home to No. 3 Elementary Flying Training School and No. 4 Air Observer School, both integral parts of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The station, now the London International Airport, played a key role in training 4,439 airmen before closing in 1944 and becoming part of the post-war RCAF.
The exhibition will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Admission and parking are free, and a lunch counter will be available for attendees. Collectors will have the chance to purchase stamps and postal history from a variety of dealers, view competitive exhibits, and enjoy the weekend’s social atmosphere.
One of the highlights of Canpex is the awards reception, where exhibitors and collectors can socialize after the judging. Reception tickets and further event details can be accessed via the Canpex website.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join fellow philatelists in celebrating philately and Stamp Collecting Month at one of Canada’s most anticipated stamp events of the year.
Event Details:
- Dates: Oct. 19-20, 2024
- Location: Hellenic Community Centre, 133 Southdale Rd. West, London, Ont.
- Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Admission and Parking: Free
For more information on travel and accommodations, as well as details about the awards reception, visit the Canpex website.