The Canada Aviation Museum
Let your dreams take flight at the Canada Aviation Museum. The beautiful delta-shaped building houses one of the world's finest collections of vintage aircraft. Through exhibitions and programs, the Museum tells the story of how aviation has bridged Canada's great spaces and connected this country to the world.
What You Should Know
The museum owns one of the most impressive collections of vintage aircraft in the world. Journey through the eras of aviation in the Walkway of Time, relive the adventures of Canada's bush pilots or the first stewardesses, and discover remarkable tales of aviation. Suggested length of visit: 1 to 1 1/2 hours
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Information
Open
May 1 to September 1, everyday 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Day.
As of September 2 to April: Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost
Adults $9 Students $6; Seniors $6; Children (4-15) $5; Children under 4 years free; families (1 or 2 adults with children) $18
Note: Free admission from 4 p.m.to 5 p.m.every day.
Services
Free parking, wheelchair accessible and facilities, washrooms, picnic area, light refreshments, gift shop. Research library Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm -- please call (613) 993-2303 in advance.
Groups
Two weeks advance notice required for groups -- call (613) 993-4264. Guided tour length is approximately 75-90 minutes. Free parking available for buses. Groups: 15 to 30 adults $10; 15 or more seniors or students $7.For information or reservations, call (613) 993-4264.
Did You Know?
- The Museum has a full-scale replica of the Silver Dart which in 1909 made the first motorized airplane flight in Canada.
- Much of Canada's north is accessible only by bush planes like the Beaver and the Twin Otter. In the Museum, you can see "La Vigilance", a replica of Canada's first bush plane which was miraculously found after crashing in a small lake in Ontario now known as Foss Lake.
- In the 1950's, Avro Canada designed a very advanced jet fighter, the Avro Arrow, that could exceed 2000 kph. After the government cancelled the program, the aircraft under construction were destroyed except for one nose section, two wing tips and a few Orenda Iroquois engines, one of which you can see at the Museum.
Canada's Aviation Heritage
At the Canada Aviation Museum a walkway of time transports you through Canadian aviation history by showcasing more than fifty aircraft along with interactive games and period film footage.
At the Canada Aviation Museum, you can:
- see a fascinating collection of vintage aircraft and aviation artifacts.
- contemplate a memorial to flyers.
- sit at the controls of a Cessna.
- view video and films of aircraft in action.
- try your hand at flighty crafts in the helicopter studio.
- find out about Canadian aviation pioneers.
- enjoy exhibits on topics like aerodynamics.
- test your skills at video games and computer quizzes.
- take part in an exciting variety of programs and activities.
Location
11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa
Facing Parliament Hill, turn right on Wellington Street. Turn left on Sussex Drive. Immediately after Rideau Falls, Sussex Drive becomes the Rockcliffe Parkway. Follow through to the Aviation Parkway and look for signage to the museum. The museum is on the left.
Contact
(613) 993-2010, 1-800-463-2038 (Canada only)
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