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Journeys of Discovery:  Portage Through the Past

Canoes on Model T
Canoes on a Model T

Explore the natural beauty and rich settlement history found on the banks of our lakes and rivers.  After a sunset dinner overlooking scenic Rice Lake, spend your evening listening to a story about early Canada or walking through the rare Black Oak Savanna. 

On day one, set out for the Trent Severn Waterway at Youngs Point and experience the charm of Lockside Trading Company, 5,000 sq ft country store and original 1850's home of the Stoney Lake Navigation Company. 

Artisans building a Montreal Voyageur Canoe at the Canadian Canoe Museum
Artisans building a Montreal Voyageur Canoe at the Canadian Canoe Museum
Savour a picnic lunch next to Lock 27 before enjoying a living history experience on the banks of the Indian River at Lang Pioneer Village where Journeys of Discover guest get to participate in live demonstrations and visit over 20 historic buildings.  On your second evening, take advantage of the package option and attend one of the 4th Line Theatre's idyllic outdoor productions of Canadian historic drama, where Journeys of Discovery guest can go behind the scenes and meet the actors at Winslow Farms.

Exterior view of the beautiful Victoria Inn
Exterior view of the beautiful Victoria Inn

End your journey with a visit to the Canadian Canoe Museum, gateway to understanding Peterborough's history as the canoe building capital of the last century and home to the worlds largest collection of canoes and kayaks in the world and lend a hand as Artisan Interpreters craft the paddles, poles, sails and lines needed to launch a 36' Montreal Canoe in September.

Your package includes

  • Welcome & orientation
  • 2 nights accommodation, 2 dinners and 2 full breakfasts at the graceful, century old Victoria Inn
  • 1 picnic lunch
  • Admission to the Canadian Canoe Museum
  • $10 gift voucher for use in the Canadian Canoe Museum Store
  • A visit to Lockside Trading Company with refreshments provided at Steamers Café
  • Admission to Lang Pioneer Village and a complimentary gift
  • Evening activities provided by Victoria Inn

4th Line Theatre option

4th Line performers in action
4th Line performers in action
  • Reserved tickets to one of 4th Line Theatre's 2003 productions (Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings only, July 6th to August 31st.)
  • Choose from Cavan Casanova, For Home and Country, or Attrition.

Price (per person)

  • $289 (taxes included)
  • 4th Line Theatre option is an additional $23/ticket (paid directly to 4th Line Theatre)

Typesetting at Lang Pioneer Village
Typesetting at Lang Pioneer Village
Availability
  • The package is available Sunday to Thursday (excluding long weekends) from late May to early October.

Booking

  • To book your Journeys of Discovery Portage Through the Past package, call .


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The Canadian Canoe Museum
canoemuseum.net

 


 
Lockside Trading Company
www.lockside.com

 
Lang Pioneer Village Museum
www.langpioneervillage.ca

 
4th Line Theatre
www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca

 


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