CP24 Breakfast to Broadcast Live from Peterborough for National Canoe Day

Peterborough, ON - Summer has arrived in the City of Peterborough, bringing with it opportunities to enjoy the waterway and celebrate the area’s rich canoeing culture. To kick off the season in style, CP24 Breakfast – the most-watched local morning news show in the Greater Toronto Area – will broadcast live from Peterborough on Thursday, June 26, on National Canoe Day. 

The special broadcast is the result of a collaborative effort between Peterborough Tourism, which is the City’s destination marketing program, and Destination Ontario. Featured segments will highlight The Canadian Canoe Museum, the Trent–Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada, luxury canal cruising company Le Boat, and Peterborough’s vibrant downtown culinary scene. 

The broadcast is part of a day-long celebration of National Canoe Day, with festivities taking place at The Canadian Canoe Museum. It also builds on recent international attention garnered by both the museum and the Trent–Severn Waterway in the New York Times and Time Magazine. 

"Previous councils have supported The Canadian Canoe Museum for many great reasons. Local support has been essential for securing additional funding and in order to share this unique attraction with the world," says City Councillor Lesley Parnell, co-chair of Community Services. “This is an incredible opportunity to celebrate our community’s deep connection to water and canoeing culture. Credit goes to all those whose vision and tenacity brought this to life.” 

The Canadian Canoe Museum continues to attract visitors to the city, creating opportunities for other tourism assets in Peterborough, including natural beauty, arts and culture, year-round events, and a dynamic downtown with diverse dining options, to share the spotlight. Destination marketing efforts through Peterborough Tourism help to generate economic impact through overnight stays, spending at local restaurants and retailers, and by drawing in new and returning visitors. 

“In many ways, The Canadian Canoe Museum has anchored an attraction corridor that is accessible by both land and water,” says City Councillor Alex Bierk, co-chair of Community Services. “This live broadcast gives us the opportunity to celebrate that unique access. We look forward to showcasing our city to new and returning visitors this summer and fall.” 

CP24 Breakfast will air live from Peterborough on Thursday, June 26, from 7 to 9 a.m., and will be available on television and via livestream at cp24.com. 

“There’s no better place to celebrate National Canoe Day than at The Canadian Canoe Museum!” shared Carolyn Hyslop, executive director of The Canadian Canoe Museum. “This year marks our first full season at the water’s edge, and we are thrilled to kick off our busy summer season by welcoming visitors for a day filled with paddling, storytelling, and community connection. These celebrations also coincide with hosting our second Builder in Residence, Pinock, who is constructing an Algonquin birch bark canoe in the Living Traditions Centre.” 

National Canoe Day events at The Canadian Canoe Museum will include voyageur canoe tours, a book launch, the museum’s Annual General Meeting, and a festive atmosphere stretching from the Exhibition Hall to the docks. Visit canoemuseum.ca for more details.