The Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan Road K9J 5K4 Peterborough, ON, Canada

Due to the Ontario provincial lockdown, the museum is closed until further notice. We'll be sure to share any updates about reopening with you here, on our social media, and as always on our dedicated COVID-19 update page: canoemuseum.ca/COVID In the meantime, once our team is back from holidays we will be sharing some exciting new ways of staying entertained and engaged with the museum! Stay safe, and be well!

The deadline to apply for the Philanthropy Associate position is tomorrow!

Take a paddle through your imagination! We loved this recent musing shared on Instagram from a paddler in Scotland who purchased this wooden model canoe from our store. "Sitting on my bookcase is a little model canoe. Between travel restrictions and winter weather it’s probably going to be the only canoe I’ll be paddling for a while. However, with a beverage of choice, a map or guide book and a bit of imagination, it can inspire so many journeys - be they memories of past paddles, ones yet to come or those that are pure fantasy. It doesn’t really matter, I can shut everything else out and once again feel the current of a river, and hear only the water dripping from my paddle blade...." : @greencanoes

Eating your way through lockdown? Same friends, same. The best way to shop with us until the provincial lockdown is over is online at canoemuseumstore.ca - we’re still shipping orders at least twice a week!

We're hiring a Philanthropy Associate! Do you have a passion for fundraising, donor relations and stewardship? Skilled in database management? We invite you to join our team in this role that will help realize our vision for a new museum! http://canoemuseum.ca/employment-opportunities

Order online today at www.canoemuseumstore.ca and your order will ship tomorrow morning! If you’re in the area our Local Pickup option is VERY convenient. ‘Tis the season to shop local & small! Shop in person (Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am-3pm) or online 24/7!

Just a few more hours now... so long 2020! Happy "Canoe" Year

LAST CALL to save 10% off all museum memberships (including renewals!). Don't miss out on 12 months of unlimited free admission, discounts, exclusive newsletters, a free virtual tour and more! Use code HOLIDAYS2020 at save today. Offer expires December 31st at 11:59 p.m.... https://canoemuseumstore.ca/collections/membership

If you’re doing your shopping online you should probably order by tomorrow afternoon if you want to be SURE you have your purchases from us in time for the holidays! If you’re in the area then local pickup is a great option for a couple more weeks! ‘Tis the season to shop local & small! Shop in person (Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am-3pm) or online 24/7 at www.canoemuseumstore.ca Local pick up is available too!... #ptbo #peterborough #theKawarthas #ShopLocalPTBO #kawarthas

'Tis the season to shop local and small! Our Black Friday sale will run in-store this Friday AND Saturday (10am-3pm). Save 10% off books and home décor, 20% off apparel. You can also shop our online store (www.canoemuseumstore.ca) from home on Cyber Monday and receive free shipping on your order over $100.... If you’re shopping in store this week: Masks are required We’re limiting the # of shoppers in our store to help ensure physical distancing. You may be asked to queue! We’re NOT accepting cash at this time. Contactless forms of payment are available.

This canoe and skiff, made by Gilbert Gordon at the Bobcaygeon Gordon Canoe Co for his neighbour, Dr. Thomas Thorne, might look a little unusual, but there is a good reason why! Both boats stayed in the Thorne family for decades. They were safely stored in a stable on the original Thorne property in Bobcaygeon with newspapers draped over their hulls to protect them from dirt and dust. Over time (and many hot summers) the newspapers bonded to the varnish on the exterior of... the boats. The skiff was eventually stripped in order to undergo refinishing, but the canoe still sports remnants of the old newspapers, some dating as far back as 1918! Learn more about the Gordon family and their long history of canoebuilding in our local area: https://canoemuseum.ca/2013-07-29-the-gordon-family/ #museum30 - COMPANION

Anyone else? #MusMeme It's Museum Meme Day, the day museums share their best memes, and with 2020 being, well, 2020, we thought we'd join in and share in the laughs because we could all use a good laugh this year! [Photo: A black and white photo depicts a person portaging a canoe across a busy train station platform, packed with people who are looking on. Bold text at the bottom says: "Leaving 2020 behind like..."]

The museum is excited to be chosen as a partner and participate in Algonquin Outfitters's 3rd annual Charity Paddle Art Contest and Auction. You can participate by painting/designing/carving a paddle (of your own or purchased through Algonquin Outfitters) to contribute to the auction that will be held in the fall. All proceeds of the auction are split between the 6 partners, including the museum! Learn more: https://algonquinoutfitters.com//2021-algonquin-outfitter/

It goes without saying that it has been an extraordinary year for all and, as you’d expect, here also at The Canadian Canoe Museum! Despite all of the challenges and setbacks we've experienced, we are also grateful for the hidden, new opportunities that have enabled our work to deepen and grow. Learn more about what our 2020 looked like, and how we are journeying forward: https://canoemuseum.ca/our-journey-forward-2020-annual-app/

These canoes, created by artist Gerry Lantaigne to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Group of Seven's formation, are simply stunning! The Canadian Canoe Museum is thrilled to have been selected as a partner and recipient for Algonquin Outfitters's 20201 #PaddleArtAuction, where these canoes will be up for auction!

We are thankful for the support of our many communities throughout this past year. While the pandemic has changed how we work, our work of inspiring connection, curiosity, and new understanding continues in innovative, new ways. Your financial support during this difficult time enables this work to continue, while ensuring the continued care of our world-class collection of canoes, kayaks, and paddled watercraft. If you are able to this year, please consider making an end of year donation to support this ongoing work. Give today at https://canoemuseum.ca/donate-to-the-current-museum/

We have an amazing selection of unique books that make great gifts! From classics like ‘Paddle to the Sea’ to books that take a deep dive into canoes and culture, we have something for every reader. https://canoemuseumstore.ca/collections/books-all Shop in person (Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am-3pm) or online 24/7! Local pick up is available.

We're the same museum you know and love for our world-class collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft - but we've changed a few things to help keep you safe during your visit when we reopen (Saturday July 25th). Let us show you...

This canoe may have a delicate name, but it has a rough and tumble past! Blue Damsel is a surprisingly elegant early 20th century 18-foot Chestnut Guide model canoe. It was originally used for timber cruising in Quebec and it still bears the scars of the hobnailed boots of its crew pitted into its floor. If pressed to name one, our Curator notes Blue Damsel, which is not currently on display in the museum, is one of his favourites!

In 2015, the CBC series The Nature of Things was preparing for an upcoming episode called "Equalizer", whereby contemporary Canadian Olympians would compete against Olympic performances many decades ago using the equipment of the day. Multi-medallist (including Gold) kayaker Adam van Koeverden agreed to compete against the record time of Swedish kayaking legend Gert Fredriksson, and to discover what Fredriksson paddled in 1948 (and hopefully secure a working example) they rea...ched out to the Canadian Canoe Museum for help! We secured a battered example of a 1940s-era K1 (single kayak) Laxen model, made by Swedish manufacturer Max Andersson. Typical of Scandinavian makers of the day, the Laxen’s hull was made using cutting edge techniques perfected during war of layers of thin mahogany veneer bonded together with resins over a form, and baked in an autoclave. The kayak had been donated by Olympian Bert Oldershaw (whose grandson Mark, another Olympic medallist, trained with Adam) was likely used as a training hull once it became outdated at a canoe club. With six holes in the hull, liberal use of fibreglass, extensive damage to the deck framing and stems, not to mention missing the thin fabric that once covered the decks, the kayak offered an exciting project! To see how Adam performed in a nearly 70-year old racing kayak, see the episode: https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episodes/the-equalizer #museum30 - RESTORATION

What have you been reading lately? If you are in need of a new book, our museum's store is fully stocked with great reads! canoemuseumstore.ca/collections/books-all P.S: Who can guess (or count) how many times the word "canoe" appears in this photo? #museum30 - BOOKSHELF

Meet MJ, a Museum Management and Curatorship student at Fleming College. She is currently interning at the Canadian Canoe Museum, in partnership with the Haida Gwaii Museum! In speaking about her work, MJ says "my work involves digitizing 138 35mm slides from a project that took place between the founder of the Canadian Canoe Museum's collection and Haida Gwaii in the early 70s. In order to digitize the slide collection I have to photograph each slide on a light board with a DSLR camera. From here, each slide is edited using Photoshop. This involves cropping out slide frames and fixing any imperfections caused from dust and debris. Digital photographs are then properly named and sorted." #museum30 - LIGHT

Need something to fill that lockdown time (or that weird space between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve)? It's the perfect time to check out the new virtual Paddling Film Festival: purchase and watch 1.5-hour packages of films from the 2020/2021 Paddling Film Festival. Whether you are searching for adrenaline, adventure, or culture - the Paddling Film Festival has you covered. By using our affiliate link to purchase your tickets you will be supporting the museum! ... https://paddlingfilmfestival.com//virtual-world-tour-ticke

Memberships make a great gift - for a loved one, or for yourself (we won't tell!) What are the perks of being a member of The Canadian Canoe Museum? We're glad you asked! Members receive: UNLIMITED free admission, all year (a family membership pays for itself in 2 visits!)... Discounts in our gift store, and on select programs and workshops The opportunity to attend a free virtual tour of your choice (NEW for 2021!) A subscription to our exclusive members-only e-newsletter; and the option to receive a one-year digital subscription to Canoeroots, Adventure Kayak, Rapid and Kayak Angler magazines Advance previews and booking options for exhibits and events & MORE! SAVE 10% off all memberships until December 31st with the discount code HOLIDAYS2020 https://canoemuseumstore.ca/collections/membership

Hmm, we just can't choose our favourite colour of the museum's logo ball caps! What about you - which one is your favourite? Want one for yourself (or to gift)?: https://loom.ly/UUAPrTo #museum30 - DILEMMA

A quick unboxing of our latest book arrival! Author James Raffan's (and the museum's Director of External Relations) new book, "Ice Walker: A Polar Bear’s Journey Through the Fragile Arctic" is now available online and in our store. Interested in knowing more? Canadian Geographic has shared an excerpt of the book: https://www.canadiangeographic.ca//excerpt-ice-walker-pola

Are you a senior living in The City of Peterborough or Peterborough County - or know someone who is? Seniors (65+) can attend our upcoming Artisan & Industry virtual tour this Thursday, November 19th for FREE! Learn how Peterborough became a canoe manufacturing hub, see live demos, and participate in a Q&A with our Curator. Register: https://bit.ly/3nHQ4L1

Are you out of time to finish your shopping? Buy an electronic gift card and email it to the recipient without having leave your house! It can be used for admission to the museum, or to shop in our store either online (anytime!), or in-person (after the lock down of course). Shop in person Dec. 24th 10am to 2pm, or online 24/7 at canoemuseumstore.ca

Our rushing waterfall and nature sounds greet you as you begin your journey through the museum, encouraging you to relax and enjoy your time with our world-class collection, just as if you were out for a peaceful paddle! #museum30 - MOVEMENT

LAST CALL Tickets close at noon today! Experience the Canadian Canoe Museum from the comfort (and safety!) of your own home - from anywhere in the world. So far, we have attendees from all over Canada, and some from the US and UK as well We are so excited to connect and talk canoes with you all this evening, we hope you'll join us!... https://bit.ly/2IPg6N2

We are grateful for this financial support from Canadian Heritage and the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund! Thanks to this support, we have been able to re-open our doors to our community, adapt the ways in which we inspire connection, curiosity and new understandings to new digital formats, and continue caring for our world-class collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft.

How did the small town of Peterborough, ON (our home), become a wooden canoe building hub of world renown? Learn about local canoe manufacturing and the art of wooden canoes this Thursday during the Artisan & Industry virtual tour with our Curator. Featuring hands-on building demos, rare artifacts and iconic wooden canoes, and a Q&A!. Explore the museum from the comfort of your own home - or anywhere in the world! Tickets are $15/household and are free for seniors residing i...n Peterborough City and County. https://canoemuseum.ca/virtual-tours/ #museum30 - VIRTUAL

Paddle to the Amazon is back in stock! Forty years ago, Don Starkell and his teenage sons, Dana and Jeff, set out on a record-setting canoe trip, paddling nearly 20,000 km from Winnipeg to Brazil. This book chronicles the journey. https://bit.ly/30Dtb27 To recognize the anniversary of this famous trip the Starkell's canoe, Orellana, has been brought out of storage and put on temporary display in the museum. Scarred from use and covered with stickers collected on their h...arrowing adventures, this canoe tells a visual story of their journey! Every time you make a purchase from our store you’re also helping the museum care for this one-of-a-kind collection. Shop online 24/7 or in store Tues, Thurs and Sat from 10am-3pm! Curbside pick-up is available at the checkout.

Last week we posted our holiday hours, but since then, it has been announced that Ontario is entering a provincial lockdown beginning December 26th. This means tomorrow is your last day to visit, shop or pick up your local orders from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Afterwards, the museum will then be closed until further notice. Be safe, and be well! Visiting tomorrow? We encourage you to pre-purchase your admission tickets online at canoemuseum.ca/admissions... We respectfully request if you live in an orange, grey, or red COVID-19 zone that you do not visit the museum and plan your visit for a time when restrictions have been lifted!

Over the past week we have welcomed three filming crews into the museum to showcase all the we have to offer! We are thrilled to be using this time to share our beautiful museum and the canoes, stories, and history it holds with different audiences. Here, one of our Artisans, Russ, is demonstrating boat building in our Living Traditions workshop, which is where you can find him most Saturdays. While it will be some time before the filming airs, we'll be sure to let you know when it does!

Due to the upcoming changes in Ontario, we’re asking that all local pick up orders be picked up by 2pm on December 24th. We’ll be pausing our local pick up option until we can open the store again. Online ordering through canoemuseumstore.ca will be the best way to make your purchases until the lockdown is over, and we’ll be shipping store orders at least twice a week into 2021! Shop in person Dec. 22nd 10am to 3pm, Dec. 24th 10am to 2pm, or online 24/7! In person shopping will continue when the museum can open again. Stay safe!

Double rainbow alert! Our Collections Intern, Braeden, snapped this photo yesterday after the rain had stopped, capturing this stunning double rainbow over our Collections Centre.

We are pleased to announce that Johnson Park has been deemed viable for the building of our new canoe museum! This confirmation clears the way for moving to the next phase of feasibility activities and determining next steps with The City of Peterborough. To assist us with the realization of a new creative vision suitable to a fresh waterfront site, the new museum will be designed by local, award-winning Lett Architects Inc. We are thrilled that recently concluded due dilig...ence explorations, environmental assessments, testing and feasibility studies have substantiated the Johnson Park location as a viable site for the building of the new world-class canoe museum, confirms Carolyn Hyslop, executive director, The Canadian Canoe Museum. The museum will now enter the next phase of feasibility and validation activities. This process will help us fine tune budget and overall costs, design and the project schedule with a view to being shovel-ready by the end of 2021, says Hyslop. In a year that has brought every manner of exceptional challenges to us all, we are delighted to close out 2020 with positive and hopeful news. Having found a viable site for this extraordinary project that will see the new museum situated on the shores of Peterborough’s Little Lake what a terrific kick off to 2021! concludes Hyslop. LEARN MORE: canoemuseum.ca/canadian-canoe-museum-confirms-viability-of-

Today, September 30th, marks #OrangeShirtDay a day to remember and honour all of the First Nation, Inuit, and Metis children who were forced to attend residential schools, including those children who sadly never made it back home. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has released a series of videos today to share the history of residential schools and stories from survivors. May we continue to reflect, listen, learn, and commit to doing better today and every day - to ensure that #EveryChildMatters as the harm caused by these schools and their legacy continues to be felt deeply. https://www.facebook.com/nctr.ca/posts/3621561421199962

We are excited to announce a new initiative for seniors living in Peterborough City and County: free live virtual tours of our galleries, beginning in October! Learn more and sign up to be notified when reservations open for our virtual tour dates: https://canoemuseum.ca/virtual-tours-for-seniors/

Happy holidays! If you are planning to visit the museum over the next few weeks, please note our holiday hours are: December 22nd: 10 am - 3 pm December 24th: 10 am 2 pm December 25th: CLOSED... December 26th: CLOSED December 29th: 10 am - 3 pm December 31st: 10 am 2 pm January 1st: CLOSED January 2nd: 10 am - 3 pm We encourage you to pre-purchase your admission tickets online at canoemuseum.ca/admissions We respectfully request if you live in an orange, grey, or red COVID-19 zone that you plan your visit for a time when restrictions have been lifted.

Did you know these special mugs are made just for us by local pottery artist Liz Sine? When Liz dropped this last batch off she told us that she’s now made 1084 of them for us. What a contribution! ‘Tis the season to shop local & small Shop in person (Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am-3pm) or online 24/7 at www.canoemuseumstore.ca! Local pick up is also available.

Happy fall! What are your favourite fall activities? Do you have any more canoe trips planned, or are you done for the year? "Autumn mornings: sunshine and crisp air, birds and calmness, year's end and day's beginnings." - Terri Guillemets by our Executive Director, Carolyn, from her canoe trip a few weeks ago in French River Provincial Park.

As part of our newly enhanced COVID-19 protocols, we are encouraging visitors to pre-purchase their admission tickets online at canoemuseum.ca/admission This no-contact payment method helps reduce touchpoints and ensures a quick entry process for you while allowing us to collect contact tracing data and manage our capacity to ensure proper physical distancing and your safe enjoyment of the museum. Please note that we also respectfully request that if you live in an orange,... grey, or red COVID-19 zone that you plan your visit for a time when restrictions have been lifted. Thank you for understanding!

Canoe company ball caps are BACK! Available in black, navy, and green these hats are soft and comfortable with a vintage feel. Which canoe company is YOUR favourite? See the full selection here: https://www.canoemuseumstore.ca/collections/canoe-companies... Curbside pick up is now available! Shop online 24/7 or in-store Tues, Thurs and Sat from 10am-3pm!

STILL trying to find that perfect gift for that person who is a museum buff, outdoor enthusiast, canoeist, or a parent who loves family outings? Our memberships are currently on sale for 10% off and make a great gift - you get 12 months of unlimited free admission, discounts, exclusive newsletters, a free virtual tour and more!" https://bit.ly/3oZw6vK

WE'RE HIRING: PHILANTHROPY ASSOCIATE The Canadian Canoe Museum is seeking a Philanthropy Associate to join the museum team on our transformational journey to the water's edge. Providing campaign support for the Executive Director and leadership team, the Philanthropy Associate will play a key role in the day-to-day fundraising activities that will lead to the successful realization of the campaign’s goals. This individual will be responsible for supporting donor culti...vation and donor stewardship activities and capturing and maintaining campaign-related information in a comprehensive database. JOB POSTING: https://canoemuseum.ca/employment-opportunities/ Please share this posting if you know someone who would make a great fit for this role and our team!

If you are walking in downtown Peterborough, you may notice a new canoe at King and Water Street! The community gathered today for the opening of the Jiimaan'ndewemgadnong (The Place Where the Canoe Heart Beats) park & canoe art installation. The canoe, covered with beautiful artwork by local Anishinaabe artist Tia Cavanagh, honours the interconnectedness of the water, history of the area, and the First Peoples of Nogojiwanong (Peterborough). Be sure to take a peek under the canoe for more stunning artwork! We are thrilled to see more and more canoes popping up throughout our community. Congratulations to Downtown Peterborough & Green Up and all the community partners and sponsors that made this Downtown Vibrancy Project possible!

We are grateful for the support of the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough for helping us continue to inspire Canada by canoe (virtually!) during these difficult times!

Now here is a Flashback Friday! Who remembers this one?! #AskACurator: What is your favourite exhibit that you’ve ever worked on (submitted by Liz Watkins) In 2012 we made a temporary exhibit called Canoes to Go: The Search for a Truly Portable Boat. For this exhibit, we gathered together canoes in our collection that collapse, come apart, deflate, and become more portable. It was really interactive and contained many hands-on elements that were so much fun to create!... Our Curator and a team of volunteers made a replica of a folding canoe so visitors could try it out themselves (link to info: https://canoemuseum.ca/2012-08-08-the-douglas-patent-foldin). We also made a replica of an inflatable ‘boat cloak’ (link to info: https://canoemuseum.ca/2012-03-01-canoes-to-go-a-19th-centu) complete with the cane that morphs into a paddle. Advanced Elements donated one of their modern inflatable canoes to the museum so we could make a magnetic fishing area for kids to catch fish species that are native to Canadian waters. It was so much fun to research and create these hands-on elements, then to see visitors enjoy trying them out as much as we enjoyed putting them together! - BETH, Associate Curator

#AskACurator: What is the oldest canoe in the collection (submitted by Madison More) An 18th century birch bark canoe, likely from the St. Lawrence River Region. This canoe of yet-to-be identified Indigenous community origins was taken to England following the American Revolution and it remained at a family estate until 2012, when it was gifted to The Canadian Canoe Museum and returned to Canada after 230 years. - JEREMY, Curator You can learn more about this canoe and its ...journey on our blog: https://canoemuseum.ca/2012-09-11-welcoming-a-canoe-back-to Be sure to check out our Instagram and Twitter (both @cndncanoemuseum) for more answers to your questions, and let us know if you have any more!

#AskACurator: What are the metal frames in the warehouse that appear to go together like a form but with no explanation (submitted by Andre Cloutier) If I am correct, this question refers to a large collection of precisely-forged, curved pieces of iron that describe the curved, cross-sections of a canoe’s hull. They would likely have been assembled along a longitudinal spine to create the skeleton of a canoe making form. The exact manner of their assembly and use has not b...een fully understood. These pieces were donated by Phil Rye of Peterborough, and once belonged to his grandfather Harold B. Rye, boat builder and paddle manufacturer. They were also accompanied by some of the cutter components from Rye’s paddle-making machine. I understand that this question might have come from canoe maker and enthusiast Andre Cloutier. The CCM team would be interested in gathering a team of canoe makers familiar with turn-of-the-century techniques to better understand the use of these iron components. If you can share any information, please get in touch! - JEREMY, Curator Be sure to check out our Instagram and Twitter (both @cndncanoemuseum) for more answers to your questions, and let us know if you have any more!

#AskACurator: Is there an unsung artifact in the collection that you feel like you're the only one to really appreciate it Why are you drawn to it We have so many wonderful pieces in our collection that my answer could change daily! One that comes to mind is a small, pine dugout from Ontario (second canoe on the rack) with surprisingly elegant lines that has had its battered and cracked hull repaired countless times with forged iron fastenings, and its seams packed with caulking. At a later point in the canoe’s career, its owner carefully stretched and soldered panels of sheet metal over the outside of the hull. The result is rugged but beautiful in execution.

It's #ThankYouThursday and we want to say thank you to YOU, our community of supporters. This Giving Tuesday you reminded us of your generosity, kindness, and commitment to inspiring and connecting Canada by canoe. With your help, we were able to meet and exceed our fundraising goal! Thank you for picking up a paddle, and helping us pull together to weather this storm! We're so fortunate to have you as paddling partners on this journey

Did you know Santa has been spotted delivering presents by canoe? Check out Nan Sidler’s festive art cards and giclees! Pictured: Nan Sadler's giclee ‘Northern Express’ and four pack of art cards Maxwell Pottery appetizer kayak... "Flying Canoe" hardcover book Faribault Woolen Mill Co. wool buffalo check stocking And handmade mini stocking ornament made by a canoe museum volunteer from recycled wool blankets! ’Tis the season to shop local & small! Shop in person (Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am-3pm) or online 24/7 at canoemuseumstore.ca! Local pick up is available too!

THANK YOU to everyone that has donated to our #GivingTuesday campaign so far! Each and every dollar helps us continue our work of inspiring (and connecting) Canada by #canoe. Give now: http://canoemuseum.ca/give

2020 has been a difficult year, but despite it all, we've been able to pivot, adapt, and innovate. Help us continue weathering this storm and paddling forward, together by making a donation for #GivingTuesday. Your donation will support the museum's ongoing work and care for our world-class collection. For every donation of $20 or more, CanadaHelps will be donating an additional $2! Give now: canoemuseum.ca/give

Today only for #CyberMonday we are offering FREE shipping on online orders over $100! Shop Canadian and artisan-made ornaments, home decor, jewellery, apparel, books and more online at www.canoemuseumstore.ca

A fantastic learning opportunity! Join The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum staff online tomorrow evening for a conversation with kayak builders Noah Nochasak and Fred Randall. Kayak builders Noah Nochasak (Nunatisavut) and Fred Randall (Maine) will engage in a conversation with Arctic Museum curator Genevieve LeMoine. They will talk about their recent experience building a replica of the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum’s 1891 Nunatsiavut Kajak. Noah Nochasak is Kajak Revival Lead for the Nunatsiavut Government in Nain, Nunatsiavut (Labrador). He is a certified kayak guide and instructor and is working to reinvigorate kayaking in Nunatsiavut. Fred Randall is a kayaker and kayak builder who has created replicas of historic kayaks for museums across the country.

Today we are sharing a promotional letter from 1938 from the Peterborough Canoe company! Look in the comments for the full text. #museum30 - LETTER

Our store (not the museum) is open today to assist you with your holiday shopping this Black Friday! Stop by between 10am and 3pm to browse our array of Canadian and artisan-made home decor, clothing, books, paddles and more. Today and tomorrow (Sat Nov 28) save 10% off books and home decor, and 20% off clothing in store.

Today, we are announcing that we have identified a preferred site, Johnson Park, for our new museum project. Next week, the museum will be carrying out due diligence work on the site to determine its viability. Johnson Park is a City-owned property at 2077 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough, ON. It is situated on Little Lake, north of Beavermead Park and south of the Parks Canada-Trent Severn Waterway head offices. The Canadian Canoe Museum is extremely hopeful that the Johnso...n Park location will emerge as a viable site for the new museum build project, said Carolyn Hyslop, executive director, The Canadian Canoe Museum. We are bolstered by the support of The City of Peterborough and the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) who are involved in the feasibility exploration. For further details, please read our full press release: https://canoemuseum.ca/canadian-canoe-museum-identifies-jo/

'Tis the Season to shop LOCAL & SMALL This holiday season, The Canadian Canoe Museum has all your shopping and gifting needs covered - with our holiday gift guide, discounts, and numerous ways to shop and support the museum and our world-class collection. Read on to discover gift ideas and discounts waiting for you!... https://conta.cc/2J7H1Uu

Braeden, our Collections Intern from Fleming College'sMuseum Management and Curatorship program (Fleming MMC Students) was hard at work again this week cataloguing our collection and filling out condition reports! He did note that he would typically use a pencil for this detailed work (we asked him to use a pen just for our #museum30 prompt, haha!) #museum30 - PEN

The origins of the Canadian Canoe Museum are found within a remarkable watercraft collection conceived of by Professor Kirk Wipper and located at a summer camp named Camp Kandalore, near Haliburton, Ontario. This private collection, which began in the late-1950s, was first imagined as an enhancement to the camp’s on-water programming and would later develop into the remarkable Kanawa International Museum of Canoes, Kayaks and Rowing Craft. Over the course of 30 years, this... collection of canoes and kayaks grew and grew, resulting in what would become the largest known collection of its kind in the world! This hand-carved sign, made from a massive piece of pine, hung near the log building that was the principal structure of the Kanawa museum where many of the canoes were displayed. The sign may look small, but it is over 12.5 feet long! #museum30 - ORIGINS

In our Living Traditions workshop, visitors have the opportunity to meet our volunteer Artisans, like Russ Parker (Saturdays), and see the process of canoe and kayak building in action! Over the years, Russ has chatted with hundreds, if not thousands, of visitors while building his many creations in our workshop from canoes to skin-on-frame kayaks, an Umiak, and his latest project - an Adirondack guide boat. #museum30 - WORK SPACE

Did you know that the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokoyo (prior to being cancelled due to COVID) would have marked the FIRST time that women's canoe events were inclu...ded in the international competition, having been previously excluded? Thanks to the advocacy efforts of trailblazers like Sheila Kuyper, (Canadian women’s sprint canoe pioneer and National Champion), and the organization she founded, WomenCAN (formerly Vote YES for Women's Canoe) we look forward to seeing these events make their entrance onto the world stage when it is safe once more. We are fortunate to have one of Sheila's racing canoes, her Plastex Futura C-1, in our collection, signed with: "WOMENCAN"! #museum30 - FIRST

May we all take a moment to pause and reflect (on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) as we remember all those who have served and sacrified for our country and freedoms. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay

Remembered as "Canada's most remarkable solo traveller", canoeist Herb Pohl (1930-2006), logged nearly 30 major canoe expeditions throughout his life! After Herb's untimely death in 2006, his friends found on his desk amongst maps, photographs, journals, and reference books, evidence that he had been quietly working his trip accounts (pictured here) into a book he intended to call "The Lure of Faraway Places". His friends saw to it that Herb's wish was granted, and in May 20...07 his book (edited by our own James Raffan) launch was held at the museum! Herb's canoe and his library of books, maps, and slides, were donated to the museum by his wife Maura, where they live now (pictured is a selection of his collection in our Reflections Gallery). #museum30 - NARRATIVE

This wooden spoon and kitchen set belonged to mining engineer George Douglas, who retired to nearby Lakefield, ON. These items accompanied Douglas on his 1911 expedition to the Coppermine River to search for copper deposits. These artifacts are part of our "The Land Becomes Canada" gallery, where you will also find Douglas' 'Klondike' freight canoe made by the Lakefield Canoe Company and the rest of his camping equipment! #museum30 - UTENSIL

This well-used PFD belonged to celebrated canoeist, author, filmmaker and environmentalist, Bill Mason (note the MASON inscribed in magic marker). It was donated, along with his 16-foot red Prospector canoe, to The Canadian Canoe Museum after his daughter, Becky, performed a canoe ballet on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough in 1999! Remember to be safe and always wear a PFD (personal flotation device) when on the water! ... #museum30 - SAFETY

Can YOU spot the woodland animal on this Penobscot canoe in our birchbark gallery? The museum is open today from 10am to 3pm if you'd like to visit and see this canoe up close! #museum30 - WOODLAND

TGIF - We're channelling our weekend vibes and enjoying this beautiful weather! Pictured: The Publican House Brewery Paddler's Ale tee Rocky Mountain Canoe paddle... Chestnut Canoe Company ball cap Hiking person trail marker Tappan Adney book from Journals - University of Toronto Press Shop in person tomorrow (10am to 3pm), or online 24/7 at canoemuseumstore.ca

We couldn't do all that we do without the support of our members! Throughout the years, members have helped propel us forward by supporting the work of the museum and care of our world-class collection. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member and the benefits of doing so (including unlimited free admission and discounts in our store!), please visit: canoemuseum.ca/membership #museum30 - SUPPORT

Our Arctic Gallery is full of interesting displays! While walking through this gallery, you’ll see kayaks from all over the Arctic, stretched seal skins, tools, and our soapstone carving collection in display cases. As you exit, be sure to look up to see this beautiful kayak frame above your head! #musuem30 - DISPLAY

Walter Dean Canoes and Boats operated in Toronto from 1888 to 1931. Dean was a superb maker with a fine attention to detail, and perhaps best known for his famous Sunnyside Torpedo model (commonly called the Sunnyside Cruiser), popular along the Toronto waterfront. This button is part of our MacGregor collection which is made up of original documents, publications, images and objects that are largely associated with the development, manufacture, and marketing of canoes from 1870s to 1970s. #museum30 - BUTTON

Did you know the museum has a significant collection of canoe-related postcards in our archives? Here is one from our O'Connor Postcard Collection, featuring a scene from a Sunday evening service at Half Moon Bay near Gananoque, On, Canada (pre-physical distancing times!). #museum30 - SCRIBBLE

Our Executive Director Carolyn Hyslop joined Global Peterborough yesterday morning to discuss last week's announcement regarding our new museum project, and to share how we plan to move forward in finding a new site.

Why did the small town of #Peterborough, Ontario become a wooden canoe building hub of world renown? What were the building techniques and innovations that drove the new leisure market for canoes? How did the factory change the canoe from its Indigenous and artisanal origins? Join Curator Jeremy Ward for a live virtual tour of our Artisan and Industry gallery, featuring hands-on building demos, rare artifacts and iconic wooden canoes, and a Q&A. Tickets are $15 and support the work of the museum and care of our collection. https://canoemuseum.ca/virtual-tours/

Today we are announcing that The Canadian Canoe Museum and Parks Canada have worked together to reach an amicable dissolution to the Lift Lock lease agreement following the discovery of groundwater contamination where our new museum was to be built. The termination of this lease allows the museum to advance our search for a new site with a revised museum design. We are profoundly grateful to those who have supported our original build project! We remain fully committed to bui...lding a new museum on the water in Peterborough and hope to bring you news of our progress in the coming weeks. READ MORE: canoemuseum.ca/canadian-canoe-museum-terminates-lease-with-

Our online store was busy last weekend! THANK YOU for your orders and your support. Every time you shop in our store, you are supporting the work of the museum and care of our collection! We love seeing what you choose here are just a few highlights from this weekend's orders. Inspired? Shop in person (Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am-3pm) or online 24/7 at www.canoemuseumstore.ca

This MIGHT not be what comes to mind when you think of paddling accessories, but if you're looking for canoe and kayak-themed jewellery - we've got you covered. Which one is your favourite? Check out the whole collection in person (Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am-3pm) or online 24/7 at canoemuseumstore.ca/collections/jewellery

We recently shared our lineup of fall offerings with the Peterborough Examiner. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the museum - both in person and from home!