The Archaeology of Dugout Canoes
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at The Canadian Canoe Museum for a fascinating evening of discussion and discovery all about ancient dugout canoes.
Free
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Carve a Wooden Cup – March 1st, 2025
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaCarve a wooden cup perfect for your next canoe or camping trip with knowledgeable carver, John Wager.
$210
Carve a Canoe Paddle – March 20th & 21st, 2025
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaCreate your own beautiful carved and sanded black cherry paddle and go home with all the varnishing supplies to see it complete.
$340
Weave a Black Ash Basket – April 12th, 2025
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaSpend the day making a black ash basket with knowledgeable carver and basket maker, John Wager. Learn about the basics of weaving while you craft your own black ash basket in our Living Traditions Studio.
$349
Build a Wanigan and Sew a Tumpline – April 25th, 2025
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaIn this disciplinary workshop you’ll start the day with a hammer and nails assembling the wooden pieces of your wanigan. After lunch you try your hand at the basics of leather working – sewing together the leather pieces of your tumpline. By the end of the day your finished wanigan and tumpline are ready for next backcountry canoe trip.
$280
How To Be a Happy Camper with Kevin Callan – June 7th, 2025
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaKevin Callan (a.k.a. The Happy Camper) instructor and author of The Happy Camper: The Essential Guide to Life Outdoors will be hosting a canoe tripping workshop touching on everything from first-time outings, more moderate excursions, and advanced multiple-day trips.
$140
Day Camp Session #1
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaThis five-day camp is a great introduction to canoeing and the Museum. We’ll focus on the basics of canoeing, play paddling games, and have lots of fun learning with new friends!
$375
Day Camp Session #2
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaThis five-day camp is a great introduction to canoeing and the Museum. We’ll focus on the basics of canoeing, play paddling games, and have lots of fun learning with new friends!
$375
Canoe Trip #1 – Kawartha Highlands (Co-ed)
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaThis canoe trip is a Canoe Museum favourite. We're big fans of adventures in our own backyard - the beautiful Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park!
$525
Cooking Over a Fire with Chef Amanda – July 17th, 2025
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaSpend an evening cooking a rustic and delicious feast over fire with Chef Amanda and her husband, Adam. Learn different cooking techniques over coals and open flame while enjoying a three course meal.
$99
Day Camp Session #3
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaThis five-day camp is a great introduction to canoeing and the Museum. We’ll focus on the basics of canoeing, play paddling games, and have lots of fun learning with new friends!
$375
Canoe Trip #2 – Kawartha Highlands (All Girls)
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaThis all-girls, five-day flatwater trip is a great introduction to backcountry camping and wilderness canoe tripping!
$525
