The Canadian Canoe Museum

Last weekend, we celebrated the Grand Opening of our new waterfront home, which promises to be a Canadian treasure and cultural destination for generations to come! The new Canadian Canoe Museum is a destination that invites visitors to learn about Canada’s collective history and reinforces our connections to land, water, and one another – all through the unique lens of the canoe. Miigwech, thank you, merci, to all who joined us in celebrating this momentous occasion! Friends, family, exhibit contributors, donors, partners, esteemed dignitaries, volunteers, members, and media all came together to show their support. We appreciate the positivity that filled our new home and cannot wait to watch it grow as we welcome the world through our doors and onto our docks! Thank you to our construction team who supported us in bringing our vision to fruition. Unity Design Studio Inc., Chandos Construction, D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited, Engage Engineering Ltd., Kelson, Lancer Electric, LEA Group. Thank you to the following sponsors of our Grand Opening program who helped support the celebration of this historic moment in our organization and country’s history and the unveiling of this new cultural treasure to the world. This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation. Community Celebration Sponsor: Parks Canada Media Sponsor: The Globe and Mail Travel Bursary Advocate: BMO Financial Group Commemorative Program Sponsor: Goodmans LLP The new museum is made possible, in part, by the generous support of our lead donor and government partners, including the Government of Canada, through the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Weston Family Foundation, The City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, and the Province of Ontario (Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport). #NewCanoeMuseum #WatersEdge #BestOfTheWorld

Today marks a significant moment in our organization's history and the history of our country. After a long journey to the water's edge, today we are celebrating the Grand Opening of our new museum and lakefront campus! Please join us in celebrating this momentous occasion by tuning into the live stream of the Official Opening Ceremonies at 1:00 P.M ET. The ceremony is also being recorded and will be available to watch on our YouTube channel afterwards. https://lnkd.in/eWvXgzqN The Canadian Canoe Museum collection is unlike any other and has been recognized for its national significance to Canada. Now, it finally has a befitting, purpose-built home that enables it to be displayed in its entirety and meaningfully cared for as a fundamental part of Canada’s past. This significant cultural, educational, and historical museum honours the Indigenous origins of the jiimaan (canoe) and qajaq (kayak). Engaging exhibits and programs allow us to share the rich diversity of histories and stories of the canoe, fostering deeper understanding and inspiring future generations. We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support we have received from our local community, individuals across Canada, government partners, foundations and financial institutions. To our staff, volunteers, and board of directors, we extend our gratitude for their sustained perseverance and support; we could not have completed this extraordinary journey without you. We look forward to welcoming the world through our doors when we open to the public on Monday, May 13th with our full visitor experience! Thank you for your continued support! #NewMuseum #WatersEdge #BestOfTheWorld

Explore the great outdoors, learn new things, build lasting friendships, and have a blast! We camp wait to host you at The Canadian Canoe Museum this summer. ☀️🛶 Summer camps are open for registration and availability is limited so be sure to sign up quickly to secure your child's spot. https://lnkd.in/eDmxgRUg #SummerCamp #SummerCamps #PaddleCamp #PaddleCamps #CanoeCamp #CanoeCamps

Plan your visit to the new Canadian Canoe Museum today! We will be open to the world from May 13th onwards and are looking forward to sharing an amazing visitor experience with you. 🛶 Enjoy a self-guided tour of all the new building has to offer, and discover our brand new suite of exhibits independently, or explore them with us on daily exhibition tours. Embark on a voyageur canoe tour with guides and a crew, or rent a canoe or kayak and paddle Little Lake on your own. If you have your own canoe or kayak, we welcome you to bring it along instead. Fuel your adventures at the in-house Silver Bean Cafe and uncover the myriad of treasures our store holds, many by local creators. Connect with like-minded individuals at the fireplace or on the boardwalk and share what drew you to the Museum. Take a look online at upcoming workshops, certifications, and kids summer camps to learn a new skill or craft. Our opening month and year will be filled with celebration, and we can’t wait to feel your energy fill our new spaces. Plan your visit and explore all the new museum has to offer on our new website: https://canoemuseum.ca/ While our ticketed invitation events on May 11th and 12th are at capacity, please join us virtually for the simultaneous livestream of ceremonies taking place on May 11th from 1PM - 2PM EDT, available on our YouTube channel. --- 📸 Photo: A creative aerial rendering of the new Canadian Canoe Museum and Little Lake, by Unity Design Studio. #CanadianCanoeMuseum #Canoes #NewCanoeMuseum #WatersEdge #BestOfTheWorld

Looking to keep your kid(s) busy this summer? The Canadian Canoe Museum's summer camps are open for registration! 🛶 We are excited to offer both summer day camps and canoe tripping expeditions for youth. Campers can expect to learn new skills, meet new friends, and try new things in a fun and supportive atmosphere. All our camps utilize our unique collection to inspire hands-on learning and outdoor skills. We are proud to offer exceptional educational opportunities with each camp and are certain that campers will leave with smiles on their faces. Availability is limited so be sure to sign up quickly to secure your child's spot! Explore all camps: https://lnkd.in/eDmxgRUg --- 📸 Photo: A photo of kids in canoes. Overlaid at the bottom of the photo is a green shape and in white, "Summer camps are open!" followed by our logo and a paddle. #SummerCamp #SummerCamps #PaddleCamp #PaddleCamps #CanoeCamp #CanoeCamps

❗️Our current job postings close this Thursday, March 28th ❗️ Don't forget to apply by the end of the day on Thursday if you are interested in working with us for the summer as a: 🛶 Camp Counsellor 🛶 Museum Facilitator 🛶 Visitor Services/Collections Staff Member 🛶 Visitor Services/Interpreter For the full job descriptions and details on how to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e9k7WCfi. 📣 Please share or tag someone you know that may be interested in these opportunities! #SummerJob #SummerJobs #StudentJob #StudentJobs #PTBOJobs #Hiring #CanadaSummerJobs #YoungCanadaWorks

Join our team and help us make our first paddling season on the water's edge one to remember! The Canadian Canoe Museum is currently hiring for four different full-time, seasonal positions through the Canada Summer Jobs and the Young Canada Works programs. A maximum of four individuals per position may be hired. If you are interested in spending your summer working as a: 🛶 Camp Counsellor 🛶 Museum Facilitator 🛶 Visitor Services/Collections Staff Member 🛶 Visitor Services/Interpreter ... then we would love to see your application! 🗓️ The last day to apply is March 28th. For the full job descriptions and details on how to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e9k7WCfi. 📣 Please share or tag someone you know that may be interested in these opportunities! --- 📸 Photo: A photo of kids in canoes holding their paddles up. Photo credit: Fusionriver Photography. Overlaid at the top of the photo is a red shape and in white, our logo and "We're Hiring!" next to a magnifying glass and a person. At the bottom of the photo, the job titles are listed. #SummerJob #SummerJobs #StudentJob #StudentJobs #PTBOJobs #Hiring #CanadaSummerJobs #YoungCanadaWorks

We made National Geographic's coveted ‘Best of the World’ list for 2024! The Canadian Canoe Museum is profiled among 20 Best Cultural Spots around the world, selected by National Geographic’s Global Editorial Teams. Our new museum was selected amongst top wellness retreats, hotels, cultural gems, and other experiences that their team agree are “worth building a trip around”. We are honoured to be included in this list! For more of Nat Geo’s WORTH A TRIP – BEST CULTURAL SPOTS, as featured in their BEST OF THE WORLD 2024 guide, visit NatGeo.com/bestculture. --- Photo: Graphic that reads "Best of the World 2024. Natgeo.com/bestoftheworld". The National Geographic logo is above the text, and behind are several photos and yellow blocks. Courtesy of National Geographic. #TourismCanada #ExploreCanada #VisitCanada #Canoes #BestOfTheWorld

It’s a special feeling to see the new museum begin to match what we used to dream of. Inside the building, the Atrium is coming together with drywall being finished and painted, wood ceiling and wall treatments being installed, and light fixtures being hung. The Gathering Room, which will host events, educational experiences, and other functions, is well underway along with the Upper Terrace, which connects the space to the outdoors. The first canoes, kayaks, and other exhibition materials have been hung in the Exhibition Hall! The Collection Hall move-in has reached 300 watercraft with around 200 left to be moved. Work continues in the Living Traditions Centre, which will house the Artisan Studio, Canoe-Building Studio, and Millshop. A glass garage overhead door has been installed which will connect creators, artisans, and builders to the outdoors while practicing or learning a skill. Several other areas of the Museum are beginning to take shape as well, including a Library, Archive and Research Room, a kitchen adjacent to the Gathering Room, washrooms, and a staff area. 🏗️ Our construction team: Unity Design Studio Inc., Chandos Construction, D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited, Engage Engineering Ltd., Kelson, Lancer Electric, LEA Group. The new museum is made possible, in part, by the generous support of our lead donor and government partners, including the Government of Canada, through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Patrimoine canadien -- Canadian Heritage) and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ...), the Weston Family Foundation , City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, and the Province of Ontario (Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, ExploreON | ExplorezON). --- Photo 1: The Atrium. Photo 2: The Gathering Room. Photo 3: The Exhibition Hall. Photo 4: The Collection Hall. Photo 5: The Living Traditions Centre. Photo 6: The hallway toward a washroom. #PTBO #Peterborough #Ontario #Canada #Museums #Canoes #Kayaks #Paddling

While many plants and animals around us continue to hibernate for the winter, the New Canadian Canoe Museum is full of life! ❄️ On the exterior of the building, Corten steel siding installation, window installation, and the roof are now all complete. Around the property, plants and trees have been planted, pavement is being poured in several areas, and light posts are being installed. At the back of the building, boulders from the current museum have been brought to the site and repurposed for the Campfire Circle, grading for the constructed wetland basin is complete, work on the Upper Terrace continues, and the Canoe House prepares for the move-in of on-the-water equipment, canoes, and kayaks. You may notice the outer walls of the Museum appear to be rusting, but don’t worry! The Corten steel siding will be mostly grey in colour at first but will go through a natural weathering process which will bring the building to its final rust-like colour. Once the weathering process is complete, the rusting will stop and the Corten will become a stable surface. Our soon-to-be neighbour, the Ashburnham Ale House, is a prime example of how our siding will eventually appear! 🏗️ Our construction team: Unity Design Studio Inc., Chandos Construction, D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited, Engage Engineering Ltd., Kelson, Lancer Electric, LEA Group. The new museum is made possible, in part, by the generous support of our lead donor and government partners, including the Government of Canada, through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Patrimoine canadien -- Canadian Heritage) and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ...), the Weston Family Foundation , City of Peterborough, Peterborough County , and the Province of Ontario (Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, ExploreON | ExplorezON). --- Video: A drone video circles the New Canadian Canoe Museum as construction continues. #PTBO #Peterborough #Ontario #Canada #Museums #Canoes #Kayaks #Paddling