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Doors Open Peterborough – September 14

Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

The Canadian Canoe Museum is participating in Doors Open Peterborough, which invites the community to explore the city's heritage and cultural landmarks. Admission to the Exhibition Hall will be FREE for all visitors on September 14th from 10:00AM to 4:00PM! Please note: Canoe and kayak rentals and voyageur canoe tours will be an additional cost. A voyageur ... Keep Reading

Free

Book Talk: Marie Wilson (2024 Jack Matthews Fellow) – “North of Nowhere, Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner” – September 24

Join Marie Wilson, the 2024 Jack Matthews Fellow, at the new Canadian Canoe Museum for a reading, Q&A, and signing of her new book "North of Nowhere, Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner". About "North of Nowhere, Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner": "The incomparable first-hand account of the historic Truth and Reconciliation ... Keep Reading

Entry is by donation

Paddling Film Festival – November 9

Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Watch the world's best paddling films with the 2024 Paddling Film Festival! The Canadian Canoe Museum is proud to be one of the many worldwide locations hosting the festival this year. Join us in the Museum Gathering Room on November 9th at 7:00pm for an evening of films and fun. The Paddling Film Festival has ... Keep Reading

$25

Leather Trip Journal Bookbinding – November 16th, 2024

Try your hand at leather bookbinding in this workshop with instructor Stuart Hill! This rugged, attractive leather-covered journal is based on a 14th century ledger structure. You will appreciate how this beautiful book’s construction allows the pages to open flat, making it perfect for sketching while sitting on the shore, or writing in at a ... Keep Reading

$150

Carve a Canoe Paddle – Dec 12 & 13, 2024

While learning how to use traditional hand tools with the help of a supportive, expert instructors, create your own beautiful carved and sanded black cherry paddle.

$340

Canadian River Heritage Award nomination window closes

Canada is made up of rivers, so it’s only right that people who go above and beyond to preserve Canada’s river heritage should be celebrated. The Canadian Heritage Rivers System in partnership with The Canadian Canoe Museum recognizes outstanding individual contributions to river heritage and conservation with The Canadian Heritage River Award. Nominations are NOW OPEN for ... Keep Reading

How To Be a Happy (Winter!) Camper with Kevin Callan – February 1st, 2025

Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Kevin Callan comes to The Canadian Canoe Museum to bring you his Winter Camping workshop! Also known as the Happy Camper, Kevin is a legendary Canadian camping icon and the author of many excellent books and resources on camping including, The Complete Guide to Winter Camping. This one-day workshop will make you better equipped for your ... Keep Reading

$140
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The Canadian Canoe Museum respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and the traditional territory covered by the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Canadian Canoe Museum also recognizes the contributions of Indigenous Peoples including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, in shaping this community and country as a whole.

As an organization that stewards the world’s largest and most significant collection of canoes, kayaks & paddled watercraft, we will honour and share the cultural histories and stories within the collection in all that we do.

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