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 invites the community to help Move the Collection
Goal to raise $1.5M through public fundraising campaign The Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) is launching the public phase of their Inspiring Canada by Canoe Campaign and asking the community to help Move the Collection by donating to move a canoe,...
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...