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Canadian Canoe Museum confirms viability of Johnson Park for new museum build
Clears way for next phase of feasibility workThe Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) announced today that Johnson Park, the City-owned property at 2077 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough, ON, has been deemed viable for the building of its new canoe museum. This confirmation...
Our Journey Forward… | 2020 Annual Appeal
It goes without saying that it has been an extraordinary year so far for all and, as you’d expect, here also at The Canadian Canoe Museum. When the world came to a halt, and we closed our doors in March, our daily operations were completely transformed overnight. We...
Canadian Canoe Museum identifies Johnson Park as preferred new build site
Environmental assessments set to begin at end of November The Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) announced today that it has identified Johnson Park, the City-owned property at 2077 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough, ON, as the preferred site for the building of its new canoe...
Canadian Canoe Museum terminates lease with Parks Canada
Advances search for new museum build site The Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) announced today that it has terminated its lease agreement with Parks Canada for the land located alongside the Peterborough Lift Lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway at 353 Hunter Street East,...
#AskACurator and they will answer!
September 16th, 2020 marked the 10th annual #AskACurator day on social media, where museums, galleries, and libraries across the world invite the public to ask questions about our collections, the role of the Curator, and about museums in general. Our audience...
Being Prepared: Backcountry Canoe Repairs Before Duct Tape
The Canadian Canoe Museum receives a steady stream of diverse inquiries from around the world - typically regarding vintage canoes, equipment and related archival materials. Responding to these questions proves a fun challenge, and the process also inadvertently...