This painting is done by Mrs. Frances Anne Hopkins (1837-1919) of Lachine, Quebec.   04/13/2008
Montreal canoe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

The painting is not dated but is likely July 25, 1863 showing Governor Dallis, Edward Watkin, Edward Hopkins and Frances Hopkins descending the Lachine Rapids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Montreal Canoe or 'canot de maitre' is 35-45 feet long with a 16 man crew of Voyagers.
The canoe is used mainly on the Ottawa River and the Great Lakes.