On behalf of everyone at The Canadian Canoe Museum, we would like to congratulate our board member, Victoria (Vicki) Grant on being added to the Order of Canada for extraordinary contributions list! Considered one of Canada’s highest civilian honours, the Order...
To say the next two years for The Canadian Canoe Museum are going to be exciting is truly an understatement. 2022 will be the final year to visit and explore the galleries at 910 Monaghan Road. As we get ready for our big move, there will be incredible things going on...
At the heart of CCM’s Collaborative Relations strategy is a commitment to working closely with and supporting Indigenous communities. This is especially important as we develop the exhibitions for the new museum, and we are delighted to have MaryJane Proulx join us as...
Looking back on the highs and lows of 2021, I am amazed that we continue to dig deep, draw on our strengths and pull together as a community. We had to look hard for opportunities, learn to be grateful for small things and to trust in our own resiliency. While we are...
BackgroundThe Canadian Canoe Museum, located on the Traditional Territory of the Williams Treaties First Nations, in Peterborough, Ontario, stewards the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number and with a significant...
Les Groombridge and Dr. Don Curtis opening the Canadian Canoe Museum on Monaghan Rd. in 1997. The Canadian Canoe Museum marks the passing of Dr. Donald Dean Curtis, age 89, who was more integrated into the early days of the museum than almost anyone might imagine....
