The Trent-Severn Antique & Classic Boat Association, based in Peterborough, Ontario, was formed in 1984, after a series of local antique boat owners, with the persuasion from Parks Canada, held shows in the reach below the Peterborough Lift Locks. An official club was formed as membership grew to approximately sixty members in the late 1980's. Year round events were promoted, such as larger shows held in Little Lake, and hosting the original Heritage Canoe Festival in February of each year in conjunction with the Canadian Canoe Museum (also located in Peterborough).
However, during the early 1990's, the Club became almost dormant, which was a disappointment to many who were in awe of these fine heritage watercraft. Fortunately, some of the original founders of the club maintained their enthusiasm, which kept the Association afloat, and with some campaigning and persuasiveness, have revitalized the Trent-Severn Club to a healthy membership of approx. 150 members!

With the renewed interest of many members, they now hold regular meetings, have numerous summer "on the water/use your boats" activities, and host learning workshops for their members. The hugely successful "Guys in their Garages" Tour of 2007 enable the Club to make a generous donation to the Canadian Canoe Museum.

They are proudly promoting junior memberships in the hopes of acquiring area youth as interested members to carry on the love and preservation of antique water craft. Sponsorship for junior memberships has been generously received from area businesses, and some club members are involved with a local high school to restore and build wooden boats through the Duke of Edinburgh program.

Visit the Events page to see what type of things are currently planned.

Visit the Club Application page to become a member!