How much is a stamp in Canada?
Current stamp prices at a glance
| Stamp | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent™ (booklet / coil / pane) | $1.24 | Standard letter ≤ 30 g within Canada |
| Permanent™ (single, at the counter) | $1.44 | Same letter — you pay extra for buying one at a time |
| USA stamp | $1.75 | Standard letter ≤ 30 g to the United States |
| Oversize stamp | $2.61 | Oversize / non-standard letter ≤ 100 g within Canada; also a 30–50 g letter to the USA |
| International stamp | $3.65 | Standard letter ≤ 30 g to most other countries |
These labels are a buying guide, not rules for use. An “oversize” $2.61 stamp is worth $2.61 on any envelope you stick it on, and a $3.65 “international” stamp works just as well toward a letter to Moncton — Canada Post tallies the amounts, not the titles. Permanent™ stamps break the pattern differently: with no amount printed, they are cashed in at the going domestic rate each time you mail.
Why the booklet price is lower
Canada Post discounts stamps bought in quantity. A booklet of 10 Permanent™ stamps costs $12.40 — $1.24 each — while a single stamp at the counter is $1.44. If you mail regularly, booklets (or coils of 100) are always the better buy, and because they're Permanent™, they never expire or lose value when rates rise.
Heavier letter?
A standard letter between 30 g and 50 g within Canada costs $1.75. Anything thicker than 5 mm or larger than 245 × 156 mm prices as oversize. Use the calculator for an exact price at any weight up to 500 g.
Stamp price questions
Did stamp prices go up in 2026?No. Canada Post raised letter rates on January 13, 2025 (from $0.99 to $1.24 per booklet stamp) and left them unchanged in 2026.
Are stamps cheaper at Costco or Shoppers?The per-stamp price is set by Canada Post; authorized dealers sell booklets at the same $1.24 per stamp, though big-box booklets occasionally bundle more stamps per pack.
Can I still use stamps I bought years ago?Yes — see the guide to using older stamps. Permanent™ stamps are always worth the current rate; older denominated stamps count at face value.