I grew up in the Peterborough area, and still go back regularly to visit my parents, and until recently, I had never visited the Canadian Canoe Museum . It’s one of those places you grow up knowing about but never quite get around to seeing — always assuming it will be there another day. When I finally went, I was honestly surprised by how much it made me reflect not only on Canadian history, but on my own connection to the outdoors and the waterways I’ve spent so much time