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Ottawa Travel Guide

Unique as a North American capital, the city is bilingual with the majority of the population speaking English and a significant number also speaking French. Ottawa is home to many of the world's cultures as thousands of immigrants from around the world now call Ottawa home.

About Ottawa

Ottawa covers an area of 1072.9 sq. miles (2778.6 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 1.3 million people being the capital of Canada and the country's fourth largest municipality, as well as the second largest city in the province of Ontario.

Royal Canadian Mint

Royal Canadian MintThe mint has been producing Canadian coinage since 1908. Although coins in circulation are now struck at the mint in Winnipeg, Manitoba, special commemorative coins, tokens and medallions are still struck here.

Take the popular and extremely interesting guided tour, offered alternately in French and English call ahead for times, as they change seasonally. Admission: CAD5 adults; CAD13 families. The boutique offers limited edition coins and assorted souvenirs.

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