Conclusion
Mass production made the Canadian canoe available to a large and appreciative public, and while the great era of commercial canoe building in Canada may be in the past, its legacy remains vibrant. This legacy is evident in the material culture discussed above and in the enduring popularity of the canoe both as a feature of Canadian recreation and as a symbol in popular and official culture of the Canadian experience.
Sharon Babian
Curator of Transportation
For more information, visit the Museum at 1867 St Laurent Blvd,
telephone 613 993-0306,
or contact:
Collection and Research Branch
Canadian Science and Technology Museum
P.O. Box 9724, Station T
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1G 5A3
Canoes: The Shape of Success is also available as a brochure published in the Museum's Curator's Choice series.
To obtain a copy, please contact the Collection and Research Branch at the address above.
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