06/23/2024
Paddlers can participate in National Canoe Day this Wednesday by capturing a photo on the water and sharing on social media with the , , and hashtags.
Join The Canadian Canoe Museum at our new home for National Canoe Day! 🌊
This year's National Canoe Day theme is , signifying the Museum's arrival at our new lakeside home and our favourite place to see community members celebrating.
Plans for the day include the following:
🛶 A guided Canoe Flotilla around Little Lake. Join us in one of the big canoes, bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent one! Tickets for a seat in one of our big canoes (North, Montreal and Haida-style) are $20, with a 50% discount for members (book here: https://www.canoemuseumstore.ca/products/big-canoe-national-canoe-day-flotilla). Canoe and kayak rentals will be available on a first-come-first-served basis throughout the day. Members save 10% on rentals on National Canoe Day!
Whether you are joining us in a big canoe, a rented canoe or kayak, or participating in your own watercraft, PFDs are mandatory, and a water waiver must be signed. Please note our Voyageur Canoes cannot accommodate young paddlers under 30 pounds.
🛶 Time to explore the Exhibition Hall with staff available to answer any questions you may have.
🛶 A Collection Hall Open House for members! Drop in for a brief introduction and question and answer session.
🛶 Live music in the Atrium.
🛶 Our Annual General Meeting taking place in-person and virtually. All attendees must register to attend.
Registration for National Canoe Day events is not necessary, except for purchasing a seat in the big canoes. Admission is required for entrance to the Exhibition Hall. (Purchase admission in advance or at the front desk when you arrive. https://canoemuseum.ca/visit/admission/)
Are you from Toronto and looking to join us? Arrive by Canoe Bus! For National Canoe Day and 12 additional dates this summer and fall, take a direct trip from St. Clair station to The Canadian Canoe Museum! (Book here: https://canoemuseum.ca/eventcal/canoe-bus-toronto-to-peterborough/)
Reminder: If you are feeling unwell or have COVID symptoms, please consider testing, masking, or staying home until you are well to help keep our staff, visitors, and community healthy. Thank you!
Participate in NCD virtually by capturing a photo on the water and sharing on social media with the , , and hashtags. Don't forget to tag us! Some posts will be reshared.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
