The Canadian Canoe Museum 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 that aspires to be as innovative as the canoe itself. The construction of this new museum at the water’s edge will be supported by a $65M campaign.
In 2013, the Senate declared The Canadian Canoe Museum and its collection a cultural asset of national significance.
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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 late twenties. I was...
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 in the future of...
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 lending their names in...
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 part of that team...
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 understanding. We are...
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 private one-time gift to a...
Another important paddle in the water: Peterborough County invests in the new museum
From Carolyn Hyslop, General Manager & John Ronson, Chair, Board of Directors We are excited to share that yesterday, Peterborough County Council voted to invest $500,000 over eight years in the new museum project.On behalf of The Canadian Canoe Museum family, we...
New Museum’s Exhibit Design Committee to Be Led by Dianne Lister
Design and development of the new museum’s exhibition spaces to begin in earnest The Canadian Canoe Museum is pleased to announce that Dianne Lister will lead the organization’s Exhibit Design Committee. A community leader and member of the organization’s Board of...
Looking Back at 2017
2017 was an incredible year for the museum! We hosted many events, launched a new exhibit and celebrated some significant milestones. We also made significant progress on our redevelopment project. A series of funding announcements related to our future home allowed...
*Please note that the images of the new museum throughout the website are conceptual drawings.
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