The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is a renowned aviation museum located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. The museum's extensive collection showcases the rich history of bushplanes and firefighting aircraft, as well as interactive exhibits that immerse visitors in the world of aviation. From vintage aircraft and engines to 3D movies and cockpit simulators, the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre offers a unique and educational experience for all ages. With a focus on Canadian aviation history, this museum is a must-visit for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The museum's mission is to preserve, promote, and celebrate the heritage of bush flying and aerial firefighting in Canada, making it an important cultural institution in the region. Whether exploring the interactive exhibits or marveling at the impressive aircraft on display, visitors are sure to be captivated by the fascinating story of Canadian aviation at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.
Amenities and More
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Amenities
- Toilets
- Restaurant
- Children
- Good for kids
- Highlights
- Live performances
Reviews
Very interesting looking back in time at the early
Float planes. You can climb into some but watch your head. Then there is a very interesting movie about fighting forest fires. The aerial shots of the large forest fires is something else.
Stumbled upon this place while driving through town. The displays are very well presented with many accessible aircraft.
There are interactive things for kids to do as well. I’ve visited many aviation museums and this is one of the best I’ve visited.
It was so much more than I imagined! This is a must-see for anyone with so much history and amazing planes. The Wildfire show is stunning, and the gift shop has beautiful and unique items. We will go again for sure.
I first noticed this museum while on the Soo Locks boat tour. So the next day I drove across the bridge into Canada to visit 🤠
Unusual setup here, there's more big aircraft brilliantly situated in this hanger then I've seen in any other museum. Excellent use of a small space with big airplanes✈️. And by big, how about a Fokker Tri-Motor, on floats!😱 It's a monster.😳.
There's a separate section in the back all about 🔥firefighting in Canada. This is especially relevant recently😷🫣. Visitors can walk up stairs to a recreated fire tower. There's a movie theater, with rocker🪑seats featuring a Documentary🎥 about firefighting in Canada. The 20 minute movie is very well done.🎟️ I can vouch for this having been in the movie business for 50 years😎.
This airplane museum is a hodgepodge of many things. It has rocks and minerals and shells and even another museum inside with insects. This is a very interesting and hands-on environment for children. There's a lot to learn.👨🏫
And back to the bush planes...
There are aircraft of several types in here, some on floats, some not. Some about different parts of history. Some unrelated to bushfly. Some you can actually go into 🤩 But watch your head.
As I said it is a hodgepodge of different things😬. Very unique nonetheless and definitely enjoyable to walk around and explore 👀 And there's plenty for children to do sort of like an exploratorium with hands-on☝🏻 challenges.
Cute little gift shop at the end.
Very cool first thing was coming in the front accessible doors and they even can provide you with a Scooter but I already had mine . Than they talk to you about the museum tell you about the App then you carry on your way and check out all the great exhibits . Definitely check out inside of some of the planes they have screen to watch a video of the area . And the bush fire video that we didn't get to see (my bad ) lol .
But it's cool cause now we have to go back and check that out . The staff are very helpful and polite the gift shop is amazing .
Awesome museum. Lots of opportunities to touch and look inside the planes. The aroma here is just awesomely incredible: gasoline, oil, rubber - it smells like an airplane hanger.
Very informative museum. There are many planes and a terrirum with cool reptiles and bugs. The family pass was 45+ tax. We spent a couple of hours here and went home with cool gifts from the gift shop.
Nice little museum that is full of great looking seaplanes, small aircraft, and a couple of old vehicles. Very interesting 20 min video of firefighting personnel and tankers.
Location
Hours
- Monday Close
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Tuesday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Wednesday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Thursday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Friday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Saturday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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