I've been a long time member of the Museum of the Fur Trade, and this latest issue (The Voyageurs) is a good one. On page 9 is a picture of a 36' canoe (hanging from the ceiling) that is on display right now. You really get a good feel for what the Voyageurs were using when you're standing under this thing - looking up at it.
Truly a big (the largest used) canoe for the Montreal-Great Lakes run. Six to fourteen man crew and capable of 4 ton loading; cargo & crew, passangers, rations, and equipment.
I've been over twice to study this new display, and it's a good one!
