Paddling a canoe along a tree-lined shore in the heart of the wilderness: it's an iconic Canadian moment that captures Canada's unique history and Canadians' connection to their vast land. This 2015 $10 fine silver coin features a modern image of canoeing set against the beautiful backdrop of British Columbia’s Fraser River.  Mintage is limited to 20,000. HST/GST exempt.

The Design:

The reverse design features an outdoorsman and his dog paddling the Bow River in Alberta, while Canadian Pacific’s famed 2816 Empress steam locomotive rides the tracks alongside the river. The image centers around the canoe carrying the outdoorsman and his husky upstream the sparkling Bow River so the canoeist could see the beautiful scenery one last time. The two face away from the viewer, heading toward a right-turn bend in the distance. The man paddles as his dog, standing at the bow, howls toward the train on the right side of the image. The train's steam rises from its engine, drawing the eye up toward the vast snowcapped mountains that dominate the background. Stylized conifers line the train track and river. The image is framed by an outer band engraved with maple leaves.