What are the nearest attractions to Royal Canadian Mint?

Attractions near Royal Canadian Mint: National Gallery of Canada (Musée des Beaux-Arts du Canada) Ottawa Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica ByWard Market

What else should I know about attractions in Ottawa?

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Royal Canadian Mint - History, Location & Key Facts 2023

The Basics

With its towers, turrets, and crenellations, Ottawa’s Royal Canadian Mint looks a little like a fortress. And indeed, security is tight. Visitors can access the mint only as part of a guided tour, which lasts 45 minutes and focuses on the minting process. Tour guides explain how the coins are made and show participants examples of commemorative coins. During weekday tours, you can watch workers craft coins.

Some city tours of Ottawa, including day tours from Montreal, include a stop at the Royal Canadian Mint and other Ottawa highlights such as Parliament Hill, the Canadian Museum of History, and Rideau Hall.

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The Mint’s Precious Creations

Among the unique creations to have been issued by the mint are the medals from the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The wavy surface of these medals was inspired by the Vancouver-Whistler area’s mountains-meet-ocean landscape. They also feature First Nations symbols of orcas and ravens.

Royal Canadian Mint

The Basics

Things to Know Before You Go

How to Get There