2015

  As the predominant deer species throughout western Canada and southern portions of the Yukon, the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) roams the mountains, forests and grasslands in search of the grasses, foliage and lichen that sustain it. This...

With its endearing chirp and stunning plumage, it’s easy to see why the violet-green swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) is a favourite swallow species for many birdwatchers. Found in the open woodlands of western Canada, this songbird’s...

This coin features colours from teams around the world that are packed into one dynamic maple leaf to celebrate soccer and its ability to unite people from around the world. Whether you’re from North America or any other continent on the globe;...

It’s all in your head. “Heading” is one of soccer’s most distinctive moves. It’s critical for intercepting the ball or changing its trajectory midair in order to gain control of the play. Deflecting a soaring soccer ball...

The fifth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada series features a small, striking western dabbler: the Cinnamon Teal. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: SRP: $29.95Composition: CupronickelMintage: 17,500Weight...

In the traditions of his ancestors, Richard Hunt has crafted a wonderful story about a family of eagles nurturing, loving and growing. But within this narrative lies the call for all parents to cherish their young, just as eagle parents work tirelessly...

The fifth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada series features a small, striking western dabbler: the Cinnamon Teal. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:SRP: $69.95Item Number: 141289UPC: 6-23932-06158-3Composition: 99.99%...

As our national banner, Canada’s maple leaf-adorned flag speaks of our sense of belonging to a larger community, one that is a vibrant mosaic of different cultures, languages and beliefs. It represents our history and our identity in this world, as...

The desire to love and be loved is a powerful driving force for us all. When two people find a love that is truly their own, the decision to commit their dedication to one another through marriage is an occasion that should be celebrated and cherished;...

Throughout its history, each of the nickel’s transformations provides a glimpse of a young nation that was seeking to define itself, and a Mint that would come into its own. This Legacy of the Canadian Nickel series is a retrospective look at the...

Throughout its history, each of the nickel’s transformations provides a glimpse of a young nation that was seeking to define itself, and a Mint that would come into its own. This Legacy of the Canadian Nickel series is a retrospective look at the...

Throughout its history, each of the nickel’s transformations provides a glimpse of a young nation that was seeking to define itself and of a Mint that would quickly come into its own. This Legacy of the Canadian Nickel series is a retrospective...