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Canadian Canoe Museum

910 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 5K4, Canada
866-34-CANOE, 705-748-9153
Ranked #2 of 13 attractions in Peterborough
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Speciality Museums
Traveller Description: The largest collection of canoes, kayaks and related artifacts in the world.  Much more than canoes, the high quality exhibits are designed to walk... more »
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Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Took the kids I babysit here, they loved it for an hour. Kind of boring for them but I found it super interesting. Not that interactive More

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ontario, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

A must see when in Peterborough. They recently updated the exterior so it no longer looks like a warehouse. More

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Peterborough
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Truly enjoyed this world class display. Canoes are part of Canadian history, especially in this area. This is history made passionate!. Loved the supporting signs, videos, etc. Learned so much. More

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Peterborough, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

This is a terribly boring museum! Not a lot to do. Staff wasn't overly friendly i would not go back!!! More

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Peterborough, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Detailed information on the History of the canoe and how our country was developed using the waterways and the canoe... More

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Peterborough, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

I have a review on the Canadian Canoe Museum on Google Maps under Karate if it is still there amongst all the other wonderful reviews of this and many other locations in Peterborough. Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom is a trustee and visits here as often as he can visit Canada. More

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See 14 more reviews by karate_ellison for Peterborough
Ontario
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Way more than the outside look, this is a very interesting display. I like history and nostalgia and there is plenty. Can take 3 or 4 hours if you like these things, lots to see and imagine. Your old history class comes back. More

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See 6 more reviews by Otonabee for Peterborough
Winnipeg, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

We drive by on one of our first trips to see the kids at Trent UNiversity, saw the only nondescript building just off the fast food and mall strip on Lansdowne, and thought, OK, a canoe museum....and when you go in, you enter this whole other world in which you can almost hear your paddle dip in and out of... More

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Toronto, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

There is a lot to see...canoes, displays..surprisingly interesting..and a great gift shop! More

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Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Very nice place to visit interesting and informative More

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