Canadian Postal Museum, Gatineau

Name: Canadian Postal Museum
Address: Gatineau, Canada

#18 among attractions in Gatineau

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The Canadian Postal Museum was a museum once housed within the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. It was described by the Smithsonian Museum as being one of the five largest postal museums in the world, ranking second in annual attendance. The museum was not primarily about postage stamps, although it has a first-class collection that numbered in the tens of thousands. Rather, it presented the broader story of Canada's postal heritage, including the social and economic importance of postal communications throughout the country's history. It also explored international themes relating to postal communications. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1971 (53 years ago)Coordinates: 45°25'47"N, 75°42'32"W

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Quartier de l'Oree-du-ParcGatineau Canada

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Canadian Postal Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Canal, Canadian Children's Museum, National Gallery of Canada.

~320 ftNW
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Which popular attractions are close to Canadian Postal Museum?

Nearby attractions include Canadian Children's Museum, Gatineau (1 min walk), The Queen's Beasts, Gatineau (2 min walk), Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau (2 min walk), Alexandra Bridge, Gatineau (4 min walk).

How to get to Canadian Postal Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canadian Postal Museum:

Bus

Laurier / Elisabeth-Bruyere • Lines: 15 (2 min walk)
Allumettieres / Laurier • Lines: 15, 63, 66 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Parliament B • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)
Lyon B • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)