Canadian Aviation Museums

CANADIAN AVIATION MUSEUMS

NOVA SCOTIA

Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum - Halifax, Nova Scotia - devoted to preserving both civilian and military aviation history. Features history, exhibits, hours, and aviation links. Located at the Halifax International Airport. Collection
Greenwood Military Aviation Museum - Greenwood, Nova Scotia - houses exhibits that encompass the early formation of the Greenwood base in 1942 and proceeding through the Lancaster, Neptune, Argus, and Aurora eras. Collection
Shearwater Aviation Museum - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - devoted to Canadian maritime military aviation heritage. Features an archives, virtual tours of the galleries, Naval Air Net, and more. Collection

Air Defence Museum - The museum is structured around one major theme, namely the air defence of Canada, and three minor themes; the historical development of Base Bagotville, the history of military and civil aviation in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, and technological and aeronautical developments. Collection
Quebec Air and Space Museum - Saint-Hubert, Quebec - nonprofit organization, working to build the Quebec Air and Space Museum. Collection

Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Canada - a group of aviation pioneers and enthusiasts, who are trying to gather plans, models, parts, drawings, photography or any artifacts relating to Canada's great aircraft manufacturing industry of the era from 1945 to the mid 1960's with particular interest in locating any memorabilia relating to the A.V. Roe company.
Canada Aviation Museum - Ottawa, Ontario - offers archived photographs and descriptions of a range of aircraft. Collection
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre - dedicated to preserving the history of bush flying and forest protection in Canada. On display are floatplanes, seaplanes, waterbombers, and forest fire fighting artifacts. Collection
Canadian Historical Aircraft Association - about the association and our work - projects include renovation of vintage aircraft and proposed aviation museum at hangar 401. Collection
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Official Web Site - Hamilton, Ontario - features specs, photos, and history of the aircraft collection, articles, flightlines, restoration projects, and more. At the Hamilton International Airport. Collection
Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial Museum - Trenton, Ontario - the National Memorial Museum of Canada's Air Forces. Collection
Toronto Aerospace Museum - Toronto, Ontario - offers aviation heritage information, photograph gallery, directions, and more. Collection

British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum - Brandon, Manitoba - dedicated to the preservation of the history of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and to those airmen who trained and served their country in WWII.
Western Canada Aviation Museum - Winnipeg, Manitoba - aircraft and exhibits, including hands-on interactive children's section. Facility may be rented for special occasions. Collection

Aero Space Museum - Calgary, Alberta - contains a photo archive, ask the experts section, aviation stories, and space display. Operated by the Aero Space Museum Association of Calgary. Collection
Alberta Aviation Museum & Learning Centre - various aircraft and exhibits, with an emphasis on Alberta aviation. Collection
Nanton Lancaster Society and Air Museum - Nanton, Alberta - commemorates the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and features aircraft displays including an Avro Lancaster Bomber.

British Columbia Aviation Museum (BCAM) - Sidney, British Columbia - collects, restores, and preserves aircraft and artifacts related to the history of aviation in Canada, with emphasis on BC. Collection
Canadian Museum of Flight - Langley, British Columbia - features photos and specs of the aircraft collection, aviation history, art gallery, events, and more.
Comox Air Force Museum - Comox, British Columbia - covers Canadian military aviation in its evolution from the Royal Flying Corps to Air Command of the Canadian Forces.

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