From Beaver Pelts to Polymer Notes

Description

Explore the story of money in Canada through a hands-on table filled with real historical objects. From early trade items like beaver pelts to today’s polymer bank notes, visitors can see and feel how currency has evolved. Perfect for all ages, this drop-in activity offers a tactile way to learn about our economic history.

This is a free event.

Interests: Families and kids, Adults, Daytime, Indoor

Event website: Bank of Canada Museum

Schedule

  • Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Bank of Canada Museum (30, Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0G9)
  • Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Bank of Canada Museum (30, Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0G9)

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