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Grand 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
- 1793 (1933) These N.W. canoes are about half the size of the Montreal or Grand River Canoes and when loaded to the utmost can carry a Tun and a half.
- 1918 Fewer men were required to carry a North canoe than an Ottawa or Grand River canoe.
- 1793 (1933) These N.W. canoes are about half the size of the Montreal or Grand River Canoes and when loaded to the utmost can carry a Tun and a half.