BNAPS convention, exhibition and bourse
17-20 September 2026

Thursday - BNAPEX prelude: full-day bilingual guided tour of Montreal
Friday (10:00-17:30) Saturday (10:00-17:30) Sunday (10:00-15:00)

Anniversaries noted

BNAPEX 2026 Valleyfield will mark the following anniversaries with special covers and postmarks:

• 50th anniversary of the Montreal Olympic Games
• 86th anniversary of Valleyfield’s famous regattas

Important dates

• 15 May - Last day to register for BNAPEX and book your hotel room so as to be entered into a draw for a free hotel night
• 31 May - End of initial acceptance period for requesting exhibit frames
• 30 June - Deadline to submit contributions and ads in the convention program
• 31 July - Last day to request a seminar meeting room
• 31 July - Last day for requesting exhibit frames
• 31 July - Last day to update exhibit synopsis and title page
• 15 Aug - Last day register for the free Friday and Saturday tours
• 20 Aug - Last day to register for the guided tour of Montreal with Thom Seivewright
• 31 Aug - Last day to upload your exhibit to help the judges
• 15 Aug - Last day to reserve hotel room at the BNAPS group rate
• 1 Sept - Last day to register for the BNAPEX convention, including the Friday dinner and Saturday banquet
• 17 Sept - Guided tour of Montreal with Thom Seivewright
• 17 Sept - Exhibit mounting and bourse set-up
• 18 Sept - Exhibition opens: bourse and seminars
• 19 Sept - BNAPS Past-Presidents' Reception & Awards Banquet
• 20 Sept - Last day of the convention: exhibit take-down

Registration

You must register to sign up for the tours or attend Friday's night-out dinner or Saturday's awards banquet. The registration includes access to the exhibition, bourse, and study group meetings. Click REGISTRATION at left to register and pay.

A walk-in fee of $5.00 per day is charged to access the bourse on Friday or Saturday for persons 18 years of age or older. Access is free to all on Sunday. This fee is charged ONLY if you do not register for the Friday night-out or Saturday awards banquet.

The BNAPEX convention is a great occasion to view exhibits of stamps and postal history of Canada, talk to fellow attendees, and visit the dealers.

Convention information

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Come to BNAPEX 2026, visit Montreal, and tour the province of Quebec. Here are several websites that highlight the region's attractions and events. We hope to see you in Valleyfield!