This 5-cent blue stamp, issued by Canada in 1958, honors Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye, the celebrated 18th-century French-Canadian explorer who expanded France’s reach into the western plains of North America. The design, engraved with fine detail, depicts La Vérendrye and one of his men gazing across a vast landscape of rivers and mountains — symbolizing the spirit of exploration and discovery. The inscription “LA VERENDRYE” appears below the figures, while “POSTES POSTAGE” flanks the denomination.

This issue is part of Canada’s Explorers series, commemorating the pioneers who mapped the country’s early frontiers. Printed in rich ultramarine, it stands out for its classic engraved style and historical depth.