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Montréal 1976: The legacy of the Olympic coins 

May 7, 2026 – March 22, 2027
Step back into the excitement and pride of Canada’s first Olympic Games and discover the story of how commemorative coins helped fund them.

Sensory Sundays

On select Sundays throughout 2026.
We’re turning down the lights and the volume for our sensory-sensitive visitors—explore the Museum using more than eyes and ears.

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September 22, 2026

The Money of Bytown

By: David Bergeron


Bytown was a frontier town built on the construction of the Rideau Canal and a booming lumber industry. Access to different forms of money and banking facilities provided the liquidity necessary for the town to prosper into Canada’s capital.
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September 18, 2026

Teaching with the Vertical $20

Engage students with creative activities linking the new bank note to careers, civics, history, social studies and art.
Content type(s): Blog posts Subject(s): Arts, Careers, Financial literacy, History, Indigenous studies Grade level(s): Grade 04, Grade 05, Grade 06, Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4
July 20, 2026

A summer road trip of Canadian tokens

By: Graham Iddon


We took a virtual road trip through nearly every Canadian province and territory via trade and souvenir tokens.
Content type(s): Blog posts

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