WESTERN CANADA AVIATION MUSEUM INC
958 Ferry Rd
Winnipeg, MB
R3H 0Y8
(204) 786-5503
Rating:
4½ out of 5 stars
(
53 reviews)
Hours: Open year-round Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Sun noon-5pm. Closed major holidays.
Status: Closes in 10 minutes
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard
Description
Learn the history of aviation in Canada with displays of vintage aircraft and artifacts. Exhibit Challenging the Skies is on display, which explores the story of Don and Jim Fonger, a local father and son team who in 1987 flew around the world. Also of special interest is a replica of the Avrocar flying saucer. A product of the Cold War, the aircraft was commissioned by the US government and...
by whereca
on June 01, 2014 from whereca
Editorial Reviews
Among the dozens of historic flying treasures at the Western Canada Aviation Museum is Canada's first helicopter, designed and test flown between 1935 and 1939. There's also a plane-flight simulator, and the Spaceways exhibit, which includes a space-flight simulator, is a great kid's favorite. The museum is both fun and educational, as you are able to interact with real airplanes and learn...
by frommersca
on December 14, 2011 from frommersca
Information from the business
Winnipeg's Aviation Museum -- dedicated to the preservation, restoration and display of Canada's unique aviation heritage from the golden age of bush flying.
by tripadvisor
on March 13, 2013 from tripadvisor