Located in the 'canoe building capitol of the world,' this is the largest collection of canoes and kayaks on display anywhere. Exhibits include several versions of traditional birch bark canoes, a Pacific whaling dugout, Inuit kayaks, and canvas-covered vessels. A glass-partitioned workshop allows visitors to view the activity. Other museum displays trace the importance of canoes and kayaks in the exploration and development of Canada, as well as interpreting Aboriginal, French and Canadian cultures. New Grand Portage and second-floor exhibits opened to the public in 2001. Group tours are available by prior arrangement. Open daily year-round, hours vary seasonally; call the museum for more information.
Location:
910 Monaghan Road, Peterborough Ontario K9J 5K4
Telephone
705-748-9153 Fax 705-748-0616
Other History nearby:
(Oshawa) Aeronautical Military Industrial Museum
(Cobourg) Barnum House Museum
(Oshawa) Canadian Automotive Museum
(Belleville) Glanmore National Historic Site
(Peterborough) Hutchison House Museum
(Whitby) Lynde House
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02/21 Coming to The Peterborough area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Buffalo Greek Fest Buffalo NY May31-June2 Acquaint yourselves with our Greek Orthodox Church. Step into our culture and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the birthplace of democracy – Greece. Enjoy the Greek food, feel the rhythm of the music, and dance a little!
Sorrento Cheese Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival Buffalo NY August1-4 Cultural demonstrations including Tarantella Italian street dancers, Grape Stomping contests, Sicilian puppet shows. Second largest Italian street festival in the country.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
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