2008

Theme:Winter’s great masterpiece snow. It covers the ground in a great big hush; urging people to stop and breathe in its beauty. The most mundane objectstransformed into works of art while every patch of open ground /becomes a canvas of white...

Tiny echoes of rain From the fresh new growth in spring to their ultimate expression of vibrant fall colour, the leaves of the maple tree enrich the Canadian landscape from coast to coast. In summer, they form a dense canopy that...

On January 2, 1908 the regal-looking building east of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa (Ontario) was the scene of much pomp and pageantry. On hand were the elite from Canada's financial and political circles. History was made when Governor General Earl...

In 1608, Samuel de Champlain landed on the shores of the St. Lawrence River at a place the Algonquin people called Kebek. "Where the river narrows" was a popular spot where they came to fish and to barter. For nearly one hundred years prior, the French...

Winter's fun-loving personality The moment the first snow hits the ground, children can't wait to get their hands on the white stuff—that wet, sticky gift from the sky that rolls up into a perfect ball to build a snowman...

This coin celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Silver Maple leaf coins. Introduced in 1988, Silver Maple Leaf coins fast became the standard by which other bullion coins are measured. These coins are precision-crafted to reach the heightened level of...

The Hudson Type 4-6-4* locomotive was introduced by Canadian Pacific in 1929 and its distinctive semistreamline design was developed during its first decade of service. Hudsons were capable of hauling freight as well...

2008 $15 Coin—King Edward VII The art form once reserved for wealthy aristocrats can now be enjoyed with this remarkable coin series featuring the effigies of five monarchs that have appeared on Canada's circulation coins. Each...

Get in the movie!   Just over 40 years ago, an idea was born that transformed the way people experience movies. The technological breakthrough of four Canadians: Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert Kerr and William Shaw...

Celebrating 100 years of the original publication of Anne of Green Gables.   Prince Edward Island is known for its special character that lures countless tourists to its shores each year. It's more than the warm sandy beaches...

WOODCHOPPER IN THE TREE   Dat-dat-dat-dat! It's one of the most distinctive sounds in the forest. Most who hear it feel compelled to find the woodpecker hammering away at a branch to extract a juicy meal with its long pointed...

A new innovative gift idea from the Royal Canadian Mint.   Packaging Design: Unique packaging design – The NHL coin isencapsulated and “embedded” in an official NHLHockey Puck. The coin can be removed or displayedCoin and puck...