Royal Canadian Mint
Monnaie royale canadienne
A Gothic Revival castle on Sussex Drive that mints commemorative gold and silver coins and Olympic medals, with tours that show the production line.
The Ottawa mint is responsible for collector coins, investment gold coins and medal production. The tour lasts about 45 minutes. Through glass you can watch workers hand-polish gold coins, and you can even feel the weight of a gold bar worth a million dollars. The tour costs about CAD 12 and must be booked online in advance. The gift shop sells limited-edition commemorative coins. It is about a 3-minute walk from the National Gallery.
Opening hours
Daily, approx. 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (guided tours by reservation)
Nearby sights
- National Gallery of Canada
- Kìwekì Point
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa
- Major's Hill Park
- Rideau Canal & Ottawa Locks
- Parliament Hill
- Château Laurier
- ByWard Market