Drop In Craft: Owl Lanterns

Drop In Craft: Owl Lanterns

Feb 25, 2019

Have a hoot at the Canoe Museum with this month’s craft!  Our owl is hiding in this campsite but you can make a little owl lantern to hide in your own house. While you’re here, be sure to visit our family-friendly museum areas to put on a puppet play, paddle a...
Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Dec 14, 2018

Come to the museum for our annual Easter activities!  Bring your own basket to gather eggs hidden throughout the Museum and once you’ve found 10, collect a treat! We’ve also got extra self-directed crafts in addition to our kid friendly galleries. Our Family...
Souvenir Paddle Arts

Souvenir Paddle Arts

Dec 13, 2018

Take your paddle to the next level! Participants will create and paint their own designs using bold colours and patterns for the blade. Complete your paddle by adding a traditional waterproof natural non-toxic oil finish where your hands meet the wood. Age 9+ Notes:...
2ft Paddle Carving

2ft Paddle Carving

Dec 13, 2018

Carve a 24” (61cm) paddle out of basswood! Using a traditional spoke shave tool, students learn the woodworking techniques to take their rough blank to a smoothly-sanded, finished paddle. Participants have a beautiful souvenir to take home and treasure. as well as an...
Wanigans

Wanigans

Dec 13, 2018

Try your hand at woodworking and create a mini-version of a wanigan (a traditional canoe tripping equipment box with its own unique carrying system). Explore its origins and variations as you hunt through the museum to find the pieces you need to build your wanigan....
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