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Social historian Jessica Dunkin launches her new book Canoe and Canvas at the 2020 Wipper Lecture

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...

Canadian Canoe Museum Ends Relationship with Duke of York

Dec 4, 2019 | News

The Canadian Canoe Museum announced on November 22, 2019 that it has officially concluded its relationship with Prince Andrew, Duke of York. “In view of recent events and the Duke’s stepping away from his official duties, the Museum’s board decided that it was...

The foundation for our new museum at the water’s edge is already in place | Fall 2019 Appeal

Nov 14, 2019 | Canadian Canoe Museum, News

That foundation is of course, the organization that has been built over the last two decades: A world-class collection that inspires connection, curiosity and new understanding for tens of thousands of people across the country and around the world – every year. That...

Beaver Club Gala raises $107,375 to support educational programming at The Canadian Canoe Museum

Oct 25, 2019 | News

The 12th annual Beaver Club Gala has raised $107,375 to support children and youth in active engagement and hands-on discovery at The Canadian Canoe Museum.More than 160 guests attended the Saturday, October 19 event, which was supported by 29 corporate sponsors and...

Award-winning author and adventurer Kate Harris named 2019 Jack Matthews Fellow

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...

BMO Financial Group Announces $650,000 gift to support The Canadian Canoe Museum’s move to the water’s edge

Oct 11, 2019 | Donor & Support Announcements, New Museum, New Museum Leadership Donors, News, News Releases (New Museum)

New museum’s Research & Knowledge Centre to be named in recognition of this generous giftBMO Financial Group today announced a $650,000 investment in The Canadian Canoe Museum’s new 85,000 square-foot-facility at the water’s edge.This generous gift is the capital...