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)