Jan 29, 2020 | At the Museum, Events, News, Special Events
We are pleased to welcome social historian and writer Jessica Dunkin to discuss her newest book, Canoe and Canvas: Life at the Encampments of the American Canoe Association, 1880-1910, at the 2020 Wipper Lecture on February 2 from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m.Dunkin will be in...
Oct 15, 2019 | At the Museum, Canadian Canoe Museum, Events, News, Special Events
Harris presents public lecture at The Canadian Canoe Museum: October 29 The Canadian Canoe Museum, Lakefield College School and Trent University will welcome 2019 Jack Matthews Fellow Kate Harris, multiple award-winning author and adventurer, for a series of events...
Sep 19, 2019 | At the Museum, Canadian Canoe Museum, Events, News, Workshops
The textile canoe project, which has already involved more than 50 community members, has been extended into next month at The Canadian Canoe Museum.Community members can weave, tie, pull, wrap, knit and sew textiles at additional sessions throughout September and...
Aug 21, 2019 | At the Museum, Canadian Canoe Museum, Events, News, Special Events
SCREENING AND FILMMAKER Q&A TAKES PLACE AUGUST 29: DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 PM, EVENT BEGINS AT 8 PM As part of its 2019 tour, Wapikoni’s Cinema on Wheels will make a stop at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario. Members of the public are invited to the...
Aug 19, 2019 | At the Museum, Canadian Canoe Museum, Events, News, Workshops
Members of the public (of all ages!) are invited to weave, tie, pull, wrap, knit and sew textiles to create a 14-foot canoe over the course of the next couple of weeks at The Canadian Canoe Museum. The museum is welcoming Ottawa artist Vanessa Coplan to lead the...
Jun 13, 2019 | At the Museum, Canadian Canoe Museum, Events, Workshops
“We’re so excited to be able to offer beading workshops again. This workshop is so colourful and vibrant. You start the day with felt and a pile of beads and leave with an amazing little work of art having learned a new skill!” -Beth Stanley, Associate Curator Matthew...
