Canadian Postal Museum, Gatineau
Facts and practical information
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. ()
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Canadian Postal Museum by public transport?
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)