Roy's Stamps

​Born and raised in Niagara wine country, the oldest of 4 children, Roy developed a passion for collecting as a young boy. In his youth, Roy collected bottle caps, sports cards as well as stamps. In 1973, Roy built his hobby into a business when he established Roy’s Stamps. Roy’s specialties include the stamps and postal history of Canada and the British Commonwealth, and he boasts the world’s largest stock of Canadian first-day covers. Roy’s inventory is always stocked with better Canadian mint and used, along with new and used British Commonwealth until 1960.  Houtby is a past president of the Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association; has organized the Best Western Stamp Show in St. Catharines since 1977; and has served as the bourse chairman of the St. Catharines Stamp Club’s “Cathex” show since 1979. Houtby has also chaired the Ottawa Fall Stamp Fair for the past 19 years and has served as bourse chair for several national events, including Royal 2009, BNAPEX 2015, Royal 2018 and BNAPEX 2019. Houtby is also a member of the American Philatelic Society’s Dealer Advisory Council.  In October, 2023 Roy was elected as a "Fellow" of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada.  Away from the stamp business, Roy can often be found on the golf course - the St. Catharines Golf & Country Club in Ontario or the Great Outdoors Golf Club in Titusville, Florida!  Houtby is also a proud supporter of the Buffalo Bills and the Toronto Blue Jays!  Roy is the devoted husband to his wife Linda, and a proud grandpa to nine grandchildren.