The Royal Canadian Mint’s Winnipeg location is a world leader in circulation coin design and innovation. Established in 1976 as a high‑tech, high‑volume manufacturing facility, every single Canadian circulation coin is produced here, as well as circulation coins for countries around the world.

 

Hours:

We have Winter Hours and Summer Hours:

Summer Hours (in effect Victoria Day (May long weekend) – Labour Day (September long weekend))

Open 7 days a week, 90:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

Winter Hours (in effect Labour Day (September long weekend) – Victoria Day (May long weekend)​​)

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Winnipeg is open an hour earlier than Ottawa (9am instead of 10am, and we are closed Sundays and Mondays in the winter season, while Ottawa is only closed Mondays.

 

Our 45-minute tours are fun, educational and perfect for all ages. Every tour is personally led by one of our knowledgeable guides who will walk you through the production process, offer insights on our major milestones and entertain you with unique stories about the Mint. Tours are available in both official languages.  

Tour Highlights

• Get a bird’s eye view at our production floor
• Learn about the state-of-the art technology used to mass produce circulation coins
• Learn about the skill and precision that goes into coin design
• Learn about our record-breaking “Million Dollar Coin”
• Get up close and personal with the 2010 Vancouver medals

 

Ticket Information

• Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your tour to allow ample time to check in.
• Parking is plentiful and free in the Mint parking lot.
• Accessible facilities and on-site wheelchair available
• Due to our fluctuating production schedules, not all tours are guaranteed to view live coin production during your visit.