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 virtual tour of our Artisan and Industry gallery, featuring hands-on building demos, rare artifacts and iconic wooden canoes, and a Q&A.
Thank you to all attendees who purchased a ticket and joined us live for this experience. Your financial support makes possible the museum's continued development of engaging and accessible virtual content (including the recording and sharing of events, such as this one).
For more virtual museum content, visit canoemuseum.ca/ccm-from-home
About The Canadian Canoe Museum
------
The Canadian Canoe Museum, located in Peterborough, Ontario, is a unique national heritage centre that explores the canoe’s enduring significance to the peoples of Canada, through an exceptional collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. Through inclusive, memorable and engaging exhibits and programs, we share the art, culture, heritage and spirit of paddled watercraft with our communities.
Find Us Elsewhere...
------
Website -- www.canoemuseum.ca
Facebook -- cndncanoemuseum
Twitter -- cndncanoemuseum
Instagram - cndncanoemuseum
Copyright © 2021 The Canadian Canoe Museum
6 окт 2024
