Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
About This Museum
People don't just come here to see old planes; they come to understand the sheer guts it took to open up the Canadian wilderness. You can almost smell the oil and gasoline as you walk among these rugged de Havilland Beavers and Norsemen, machines that were more truck than aircraft. The star of the show for many is getting into the cockpit of the flight simulator, feeling a fraction of that pilot's-eye view. It leaves you with a profound respect for the pilots and engineers who connected the remote dots of this vast country.
Collection Highlights
The hangar is filled with iconic bushplanes like the de Havilland Canada Beaver and Otter, alongside dramatic aerial firefighting equipment like water bombers. Don't miss climbing into the hands-on flight simulator for a truly immersive experience.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right on the St. Mary's River waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie—it's hard to miss the vintage aircraft parked outside! It's the kind of place where you can easily spend a whole afternoon.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a former Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources aircraft hangar, it's a massive, no-frills industrial space that feels perfectly authentic for its collection.
Contact & Location
Address: Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, 50, Pim Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma District, Northeastern Ontario, Ontario, P6A 3G4, Canada
Phone: +1 705-945-6242
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