CANADA ~ Goats on the Roof - Coombs - British Columbia ~

... Nice postcard with a lovely story... a Vancouver Island landmark for over 50 years and home of the world famous "Goats on the Roof"🐐... the market features a Norwegian-style grass sod roof that serves as home to a resident family of grazing goats🐐 during the warmer months... the goats🐐spend their time relaxing and munching grass while overlooking the rest of the village... a simple grass-mowing dilemma turned into a beloved tradition... since 1973 the Old Country Market has been a roadside stop for gifts, groceries and great food... sent on "World Postcard Day" celebrated on October 1st😊... Thanks a lot Glenn! (✿◠‿◠)

The design for the Old Country Market was inspired by Kristian’s childhood community of Lillehammer, Norway. According to him, many Norwegian homes and farm structures are built directly into the hillside, with the sod roof becoming an extension of the hillside. Inspired by this construction, Kris built the market with a sod roof.

Over thirty years ago, on the weekend of the annual Coombs Fall Fair, the owners of the market decided the grass was growing long and began to ponder how they could keep up with the maintenance. After a few glasses of wine, it was suggested they borrow some goats to mow the grass and provide entertainment for passing cars. Soon, the goats became a permanent tenant of the market.

Stamps:

2X Indigenous Leaders: 

(Issued 19-06-2026)

The 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion 

(Issued 17-07-2026)

                                               

CANADA ~ Humpback Whale - Ucluelet - Vancouver Island ~

... Wonderful postcard showing the "gentle giants of the ocean"🩵... the largest whale to spot on the island... a Humpback whale "fluking"... when a whale wishes to dive it lifts its tail into the air in a movement called fluking.... they can be seen during summer months anywhere along the coast... whether it's from the deck of a tour boat, the side of your sea kayak, or a seaside trail... seeing one of the most majestic and fascinating creatures in the wild must be an unforgettable experience... the good news is that recent sightings have become more frequent as their populations has been increasing... Ucluelet is an outdoor paradise and ecotourism-focused village... Big Thanks Glenn!(✿ ♥‿♥)  It is always a great pleasure to receive a new whale card for my collection!👍

Artist: Brian Congdon
Ucluelet is situated on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean on Vancouver Island and is positioned around the famous Pacific Rim National Park. The name Ucluelet means "people with a safe place to land" and it originated from the local First Nations people.

The history of Ucluelet starts in 1787 when maritime traders, such as the famous captain of Imperial Eagle, Charles William Barkley, arrive in Barkley sound. Back then, sea otter pelts were in great demand. After some time, around 1870, a fur trader who owned plenty of ships decided to establish a trading post in Ucluelet. With this development, new people moved there and just after 20 years, in 1890, Ucluelet became a town.
 

Stamps:

From a set of 3:

Truth and Reconciliation 

(Issued 27-09-2024)