Canoe: A Collection of Canadian Art

A tribute to the iconic watercraft—an enduring symbol of national identity—as depicted through 200 years of Canadian art.

With its origins in commerce and Indigenous culture, and its status as a modern cultural emblem, the canoe serves as a link between Canada’s rugged history and its contemporary character. Its humble and elegant form has long inspired artists to illustrate its journeys through waterways past and present, building a rich visual archive of the role the canoe played in shapin...