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Government of Canada invests $10 million in the new museum project
The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, announced today that the Government of Canada is investing $10 million to support the construction of the new museum. “It is an historic day, and on behalf of the...
Anonymous out-of-province donor invests $1.25M in the new Canadian Canoe Museum
An anonymous out-of-province donor, who believes in the power of the canoe to connect Canadians, has invested $1.25M to support the Canadian Canoe Museum’s move to the water’s edge. This generous gift is the first of its magnitude to be received...
New Museum Progress Update
This week The Canadian Canoe Museum was given the opportunity to provide Peterborough City Council, sitting as Finance Committee, with a progress update on the new museum. Just over one year ago, Council made a $4 million commitment to the new...
The new museum: A welcoming home for all our relations
The following is an introductory blog written by Robin Binèsi Cavanagh, who has recently joined the museum in the new role of Director of Indigenous Peoples’ Collaborative Relations. I did not understand the significance of my birthplace until my...
Dalglish Family Foundation announces $1.2M investment in the future of The Canadian Canoe Museum at the water’s edge
New museum’s 1.5-acre green roof to be named in recognition of generous gift The Canadian Canoe Museum is thrilled to announce that the Dalglish Family Foundation has made a $1.2 million commitment to its capital campaign – a significant investment...
Champions of The Canadian Canoe Museum join its National Council
The Canadian Canoe Museum is pleased to introduce its National Council – a group of distinguished individuals who are champions of the work of the organization, past, present and future. These 32 individuals from across Canada and beyond, are...
Building A Museum Upon Relationships
Nearly two decades ago, the fledgling Canadian Canoe Museum set out on a journey to develop 20,000 square feet of exhibits for nine, newly-created galleries within its renovated factory setting. Among the many remarkable people who were...
Request for Expression of Interest Process
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST PROCESS The Canadian Canoe Museum stewards the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. This collection, with its more than 600 watercraft, inspires connection, curiosity and new...
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation invests $7.5M in The Canadian Canoe Museum’s new facility
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation invests $7.5 million in The Canadian Canoe Museum’s new facility at the water’s edge An historic $7.5M gift from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation for our new home at the water's edge marks the largest known...
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