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Ottawa River canoe Hist. 
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 also: Montreal canoe
- 1918 Fewer men were required to carry a North canoe than an Ottawa or Grand River canoe.
- 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.