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Celebrate National Canoe Day!

19 Jun

We’ve always liked those Canadians. In 2007, more than 1 million of our neighbors to the north voted the canoe one of the Seven Wonders of Canada. To celebrate, the Canadian Canoe Museum in Petersborough, Ontario established National Canoe Day. Now, June 26 is reserved for the annual appreciation of the age-old watercraft.

Event: Far North Paddlers

20 Feb

Join other canoe and kayak enthusiasts for stories, presentations, photographs, maps and more from the Far North – Highlighting Ernest Oberholtzer’s 1912 great canoe adventure!

Places to visit: the Canadian Canoe Museum

27 Oct

Canadians love their canoes — and how better to celebrate them than in a museum devoted entirely to the history of canoes around the world! They boast the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft, and offer an intriguing glimpse into the boats that we think we know. Visit any time of year to enjoy […]

New Trip Log: Kayaking Maine and Canoeing Quetico

22 Jul

Need a little inspiration to get you through the heat of summer? How about a cool and breezy canoe trip through Quetico Provincial Park, or the beautiful blue skies of Port Clyde Maine? Check out these two great new trip logs submitted by friends of Canoeing.com — and bonus! If you have a story to […]

Canadian Canoe Museum Mourns Loss of Kirk Wipper, Founder

21 Mar

The Canadian Canoe Museum announces the death of its Founder, Kirk A. W. Wipper, C.M. Wipper, 87, died Friday, March 18th…

Celebrate National Canoe Day – June 26

24 Jun

National Canoe Day is here again, join the party In Peterborough! Celebrate the living tradition of canoeing in the Kawarthas! Free for all, National Canoe Day includes activities for kids and adults of all ages – you don’t need to be an experienced canoeist: canewbies and families welcome! Free BBQ from 11:30am while supplies last.The […]

Book Review: All Things are Possible

12 Nov

If you’ve recently decided to become the greatest canoe-tripper of all time, to cross continents, to brave coasts, to risk friendships and family to reach your goal … spare yourself. It’s been done already and it’s unlikely to ever be outdone. Don’t believe us? Just pick up a copy of Phil Peterson Sr.’s All Things […]