The Canadian Canoe Museum, located on the Traditional Territory of the Williams Treaties First Nations, in Peterborough, Ontario, has stewarded, for the last 20 years, the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the watercraft and their stories have a pivotal role to play in understanding our past and, our collective future. As part of our responsibility for this one-of-a-kind collection, we are building it a new home along the water’s edge.
Why a New Museum?
The Building Overview
The Exhibits Inside
Collaborative Relations
Our Project Team
National Council
Ways to Support
Move the Collection
The Journey

Our Latest Adventure
- Saturday, October 16th at 4PM EST
Broadcast of Construction Commencement Ceremony
News
The Canadian Canoe Museum seeks leadership volunteers
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...
Museum on the Move: Canadian Canoe Museum Commences Construction
Takes significant step toward moving to the water’s edgeThe Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) will host a formal event, today starting at 11:00am, celebrating the beginning of the building of its new world-class museum at the Johnson Property located at...
Canadian Canoe Museum completes purchase of Johnson Property, signs construction contract
Building to begin in October The Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) today announced that on September 22, 2021 it completed the purchase of Johnson Property, from the City of Peterborough. The land at 2077 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough, ON is the site...