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Canada's Getting A New $1 Coin Design
The coins commemorate a gold rush.
The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled a new commemorative $1 coin that you soon might be able to find in your change in Quebec.
These coins will "mark the 125th anniversary of the start of the Klondike Gold Rush," celebrating the landmark discovery of the precious metal.
The coins, which, the mint writes, highlight "the 1896 gold discovery in the traditional territory of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in," will be in circulation.
The Klondike Gold Rush happened in the summer of 1897, many years after the California Gold Rush.
The impacts of the Klondike Gold Rush on local Indigenous communities are still felt to this day, according to the Canadian Mint.
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Canada's All-New $3 Coin
Loonies, toonies and threenies.
Ever since I was a kid and the toonie came out, the first question on my mind was, when is the $5 coin coming out?
Well it might be awhile before we see that one, but in the meantime the Royal Canadian Mint did create a $3 coin.
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First the loonie, then the toonie, and now the threenie.
The coin was minted to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary, it's made of 99.99% pure silver and it is by far the most stereotypical Canadian coin ever created.
Seriously, it has hockey sticks, a puck, snowflakes, a polar bear, an inukshuk, Parliament Hill, the Canadian flag, maple syrup, a lighthouse, lobster traps, a toboggan, a goose, a canoe, a beaver, a moose, a black spruce tree, salmon, wheat, cowboy boot, and mountains.
The coin is available in limited quantities for only $19.95.
Click here to order yours from the Royal Canadian Mint today.
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Everything You Need To Know About Canada's 150th Birthday But Were Too Afraid To Ask
Participate, celebrate and explore!
Well it's 2017 which means that this year, Canada will be celebrating it's 150th anniversary.
But here's the thing. A lot of people seem to be confused because there are actually two celebrations happening simultaneously this year.
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It's Canada's 150th anniversary, but it's also Montreal's 375th anniversary. And lately the 375th has been stealing the spotlight.
So what exactly is this 150th anniversary? What are we celebrating? And most importantly, how are we celebrating?
Fear, not because this article is here to answer all of these questions and more.
Quick History
The colony of Canada was established in 1534, so some of you may be wondering why we're celebrating 150 years. That's because we're actually celebrating the Canadian Confederation, which is when the colonies of Canada (Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were united as the "Dominion of Canada" on July 1, 1867.
Participation
You are a part of Canada, so of course, you're invited to participate. You can get involved as a volunteer, an organizer, or a participant. There are various festivals, Canada-wide signature projects, special events, as well as a ton of activities you can take part in.
For more information check out the participation guide right here.
Explore Canada
This is definitely the year to get out there and explore this amazing country of ours. For 2017 all of Canada's national parks, heritage spaces and national museums are 100% free to enjoy. You just need to register for your Discovery Pass.
For more information or to register for your pass click here.
Celebrations
Crazy celebrations are taking place all across the country. There will be a lot of new special activities and parties planned this year. Additionally, our normal annual celebrations will be bigger and better than ever! Some of the biggest ones include: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Quebec, The Winterlude, the Ottawa-Gatineau 150 Kick Off, and of course the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa.
For a complete list of all the special events and celebrations click here.
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