Peterborough 
Overview
About Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough, Ontario
The Canadian Canoe Museum is a family-friendly museum that explores the canoe’s enduring significance to the peoples of Canada, Turtle Island and the World. The museum was founded on a collection of the late Professor Kirk Wipper,and was open to public in 1997.
On May 13, the museum reopened in a $45 purpose-built, world-class, two-story, 65,000-square-foot museum on its five-acre lakefront campus.
Canadian Canoe Museum is the largest Canoe Museum in the world.
What to do at Canadian Canoe Museum
Attractions and things to do at the Canadian Canoe Museum
Explore the new Canadian Canoe Museum at your own pace with a self-guided tour or join one of the daily guided tours to delve into the new exhibit collection.
The interactive, hands-on galleries holds more than 600 canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. Learn about the watercraft traditions of Canada.
Set sail on Little Lake with a voyageur canoe tour, or rent a canoe or kayak for a solo adventure; feel free to bring your own watercraft too. Refresh at the Silver Bean Cafe and browse the store’s unique local creations.
The museum store offers a wide range of canoe-themed clothing, books, artwork, media, and gifts that even non-canoeheads will love!
Looking to learn how to carve your own canoe or kayak paddle or how to fix up your canoe? The museum runs a wide range of adult artisan programs throughout the year. See here for upcoming events.
Enjoy a fun and informative paddling experience on the Trent-Severn Waterway and through the Peterborough Lift Lock.
The Museum also holds many popular March Break programs or Summer Paddling Camps for children. (details)
You can also host a wedding or anniversary party, including a birthday party, meeting, or conference.
Who will enjoy the attraction?
Visitors of all ages will enjoy and be sure to have fun at this museum.
When to visit Canadian Canoe Museum?
Canadian Canoe Museum Hours / Timing
Thursday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day
Voyageur Canoe Tours: Summer & Early Fall
Time required to visit
One to three hours.
Toll free phone number : 1.866.342.2663
How much does it cost to visit Canadian Canoe Museum ?
Admission
Members: FREE
Adults (18+): $20.00
Seniors (65+): $18.00
Youth (5-17): $15.00
Kids (0-4): FREE
Canoe Tours:
Adult: $40.00
Senior (65+): $38.00
Youth (5-17): $25.00
Infants under 30lbs are not permitted in the canoe due to safety limitations.
How to get tickets?
In person at the location.
How to get to Canadian Canoe Museum?
Canadian Canoe Museum Directions & Location
The Canoe Museum is located at 2077 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough
Parking
Limited accessible parking is available at The Canadian Canoe Museum.
Free overflow parking is available in nearby parking lots:
Across the road at Eastgate Memorial Park (2150 Ashburnham Dr.)
At Beavermead Campground (2011 Ashburnham Dr.):
What about Amenities & Accessibility at Canadian Canoe Museum?
Family friendly washrooms, Feeding areas.
Access:
Wheelchair accessible.
Dining :
Cafe onsite
See dining options in Peterborough
Other Information
Pets & Service / Guide animals allowed.
Trips ideas
Plan a day trip from Toronto, explore Peterborough, and visit the Museum.
Take a short detour and include the museum in your trip to Toronto/Ottawa.
All images: © Canoe Museum