December 21, 2022
It’s been an amazing year for us, especially the past seven months since we opened our new museum.
We’ve welcomed more than 60,000 visitors, including 4,500 students for educational programming, and have added three aircraft to our collection.
Our staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to get ready for our grand opening this past May. Since then, they’ve put forward a phenomenal experience for visitors.
We’re so thankful to our visitors, pass holders, donors, partners, and community for making our first seven months a huge success.
Enjoy these highlights!
Our beautiful new museum.
David Lipnowski photo
The first students through our new museum.
Assembling the Bellanca Aircruiser
Raising the Black Brant Rocket
Interior overlooking the hangar floor.
David Lipnowski photo
Receiving original paintings by Jim Bruce
Mascot invasion at YWG!
Our first new aircraft of 2022, the Dehavilland Canada Buffalo, courtesy of the RCAF
Young visitors exploring the Viscount during grand opening weekend. Joey Senft photo
Public tour with Gilles Messier.
Joey Senft photo
Discovering the story of the Ghost of Charron Lake. Joey Senft photo
A young fan meets our mascot, Hobbs the Bear. Joey Senft photo
Getting up close and personal with the CF-104 Starfighter. Chronic Creative photo
Grand opening weekend. Joey Senft photo
Halloween with Hobbs!
RAM at night. David Brandt photo
Our second new aircraft of 2022, the Lockheed L-10A Electra courtesy of Air Canada
Our Halloween with Hobbs event! Starfighter owner Steve Pajot greets his young doppelganger. Dave Brandt photo
Our third new aircraft of 2022, the Douglas A-26B Invader, courtesy of Ross Robinson. Dave Brandt photo
K9RR service dog training
Christmas Cargo! Our first toy and food drive for the Christmas Cheer Board
Aurora borealis sculpture in the Founders’ Observation Lounge. A favourite spot for visitors and staff.
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