Next Steps
The City of Peterborough is currently in the process of re-zoning 2077 Ashburnham Drive to allow for the use of the Museum. The re-zoning process is underway and the Museum will be hosting a public meeting to introduce the project to the community.
April 28th, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
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News
Reflections On Our Journey To The East Coast
Robin Cavanagh, Jeremy Ward, and Fred Metallic in Listuguj First Nation viewing where we were in relation to the Seven Traditional Districts of the Mi’gmaq By Robin Binèsi Cavanagh, Director of Indigenous Peoples Collaborative Relations...
Capital campaign receives a $500,000 gift from Toronto-based philanthropists George and Kathy Dembroski
The museum’s outdoor terrace, a gathering space that connects interior and exterior, to be named in recognition of the gift The Canadian Canoe Museum is pleased to announce that George and Kathy Dembroski have made a $500,000 commitment...
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...
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