WHAT'S ON for families and kids at the Canadian Canoe Museum 

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Please get in touch:

Karen Taylor, Education Manager, 705.748.9153 x203


Museum hours
10-5 M, T, W, F, S
10-8 Thu 12-5 Su
Paddling Camps
Registration & info here

Our day and overnight camps follow the skill levels, water safety protocols and teaching methods established by the Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayaking Association, plus there's a special Canoe Museum twist: we add a Museum-based artisanal project day mid-week! 

New this year:  a one day intro camp for ages 8-9 AND a second, 5-day overnight camp for our experienced canoe trippers.


March Break drop-in 
Visit with the family on March Break! Our family-friendly Museum will have some additional kid-friendly stations during March Break: stop in to explore the water table, make a pouch from Hudson's Bay Blankets and more! Members free/non-members regular admission.

Family Memberships!
Family Memberships are only $45/year and get you in free all year, discounts in the store, and 10% off non-member prices on our kids' parties and programs. Plus many other benefits!

 

Celebrating Earth Day April 18 and 19
Watch our Upcoming Events listings for more details soon!
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MARCH BREAK WORKSHOPS!
 Come for a morning, an afternoon, or stay all day!

For registration and information, please click here or call 705.748.9153 x203


Mon Mar 16 1-3:30 OR Tues Mar 17 9:30-12
Arctic Adventures, ages 6-12
Back by popular demand, this workshop features hands-on soapstone "carving" (using sandpaper as our primary tool), Inuit games and stories.

Tues Mar 17 1-3:30
Wood-working with Wanigans, ages 6-12
Make a mini-wanigan! This lovely version of a traditional canoe-tripping gear box is perfect for learning wood-working skills and for keeping treasures in.

Wed Mar 18 9:30-12
Limberjacks! ages 8-12
Make a traditional wooden dancing doll using our pine kits and fabric.

Wed Mar 18 1-3:30
Birchbark Discovery, ages 8-12
Brand new workshop! Explore the traditions of crafting with birch-bark - make a game, a box, and more to take home!

Thu Mar 19 9:30-12: 30
Souveni r Paddle-Carving ages 9+
Learn  a ll the steps of paddle-carving and create you r own 2-foot-long pop lar  paddle  using a traditional spokeshave tool and sanding it to a silky finish.   

 
Free Thursdays!
From 5-8pm, enjoy a visit to the Museum with no admission cost. (Note: it is always free to come in to visit the Museum Store!) 
Drop in and dress up, make canoes, play with link-n-logs, put on a puppet show, cut out canoes, and more!  

Birthday Parties
Let us host your child's next birthday party! You bring the cake, and we do the re st.
See our birthday party options for ages 6-14 here.