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Ottawa River canoe

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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a large freight canoe, measuring about 40 feet and capable of carrying 4 to 5 tons, used for the voyage from Montreal to the Grand Portage. [See picture at Montreal canoe]

See: Montreal canoe

Quotations

1918

The North canoes were about half the size of the Montreal or Ottawa River canoes, and when loaded to their utmost capacity could carry a ton and a half.

1918

Fewer men were required to carry a North canoe than an Ottawa or Grand River canoe.