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RPSC Chapters and Affiliates
Updated: Oct 28/11
Click on the province that you would like to see a listing of Chapters of The Royal
Philatelic Society of Canada. In most cases, these are the regional or local clubs that
meet regularly to discuss stamps, and stamp collecting. Many of these organizations
provide a great many services to their members and we strongly recommend that anyone
interested in stamps be a member of these organizations in addition to The RPSC.
Affiliates/National Chapters
are listed at the bottom of this page.
To assist in locating the chapter nearest to you, the list has been sorted by Province and
then by City in which the chapter meets. All cities are listed alphabetically. Look for
your city and, if there is no chapter in your city, check out your
neighbouring cities.
AFFILIATES
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BRITISH NORTH AMERICA PHILATELIC SOCIETY OF CANADA
Affiliate 1001 The British North America Philatelic Society, Ltd. (BNAPS)
is an international organization devoted to the collector and researcher of the stamps, postal markings, and
postal history of Canada, the pre-Confederation colonies, and Newfoundland. Our membership is made up of general
BNA collectors, devoted specialists, prominent philatelic authors, and respected dealers. Any person of good
character may become a member and share in the many benefits and resources the Society offers.
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FEDERATION QUEBECOISE de PHILATELIE
Affiliate 1002 La Fédération québécoise de philatélie a été incorporée à but
non-lucratif en 1971. Elle fut fondée par des bénévoles en 1965 afin de
promouvoir et d’encourager la philatélie parmi ses membres. La Fédération
regroupe actuellement une quarantaine de clubs répartis un peu partout sur le
territoire québécois. Elle compte également une section jeunesse dont vous
pouvez consulter l'historique ici. Au service de ses membres, mais aussi du public, la FQP distribue et
diffuse variété d’informations aux gens intéressés à en connaître plus sur notre
beau passe-temps qu’est la philatélie.
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POSTAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF CANADA
Affiliate 1003 The PHSC is devoted to the study of the postal history of
Canada and the early North American colonies. Originally founded in 1972 as the Postal History Society of
Ontario, our name was changed in June 1977, reflecting the expanded nature and scope of the Society. It is
a non-profit society whose members are students of postal history at all levels of experience, and it promotes
communication and the dissemination of information among members.
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GREATER TORONTO AREA PHILATELIC ALLIANCE
Affiliate 1004 GTAPA clubs are committed to achieve a common goal:
to promote and stimulate
the art of philately to all ages for enjoyment, education and fellowship. We are
partners who really believe that we work best when we work together.
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GRAND RIVER VALLEY PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION
Affiliate 1005 The Grand River Valley Philatelic Association (GRVPA) has
16 Clubs plus Youth Stampex as Charter Members. As an organization, the GRVPA offers
stamp collectors and clubs a variety of services and assistance.
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NORTHWEST FEDERATION of STAMP CLUBS
Affiliate 1006 The Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs has some 35
member clubs and philatelic organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington as well as
British Columbia and Alberta in Canada. With the exception of a short period of inactivity during WW II,
the organization has served as a common cause meeting ground for organized philatelic interests within
these states and provinces. It hosts an annual World Series of Philately (WSP) show.
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NATIONAL CHAPTERS
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CANADIAN AEROPHILATELIC SOCIETY
Chapter 187 The Canadian Aerophilatelic Society (CAS) welcomes anyone interested in
aerophilately or astrophilately, worldwide. Yearly membership for Canadian and USA members
is $20, for Americans $22 Cdn. and for all other countries $25.00. No formal meetings but members
join the RA
Stamp Club meetings at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON, at 7:30 p.m. every
Monday except June, July and August. Information: Brian Wolfenden, 203A Woodfield Dr.
Nepean, ON K2G 4P2 (613) 226-2045.
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