Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Fun, interactive aviation museum in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Great venue for weddings and events. Adventure takes off at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.
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This one-of-a-kind and interactive museum is located in the historic waterfront hangar of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, which was instrumental in the development of bush flying and forest fire management in Northern Ontario. Explore 24 aircraft exhibits (some you can enter!) including the original De Havilland Beaver aircraft and the CL-215 waterbomber. Learn about flight in the Children’s F

light Centre with hands-on activities the whole family will enjoy. See a viewing of Wildfires!, our award-wining film about forest fire fighting in the North! Find unique gifts and STEM-themed toys in our gift shop. Get inspired with a guided tour about the development of bushplanes and forest fire management – available daily 10am and 2pm. Get “buggy” with Entomica Insectarium when you select the Adventure Pass admission option. Our Event Centre is perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate and social functions. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre makes an excellent day trip for school field trips and recreational bus tours. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1987 by a small group of volunteers with the object of preserving and telling the story of Canada’s bushplane and forest fire protection heritage. More details at www.bushplane.com

Check out our new arrivals and visit the CBHC's gift shop to get your favorite item!📌 We're located at 50 Pim St., Sault...
08/02/2026

Check out our new arrivals and visit the CBHC's gift shop to get your favorite item!

📌 We're located at 50 Pim St., Sault Ste Marie!

Check out SooToday's spotlight article on "Why this is the #1 tourist attraction in Sault Ste. Marie"! 📰️The piece high...
08/01/2026

Check out SooToday's spotlight article on "Why this is the #1 tourist attraction in Sault Ste. Marie"! 📰️

The piece highlights how our museum has long played an important role in area tourism, hosting more than 75 group tours annually.

Thanks to Soo Spaces for the feature!

📌 Fun Fact Friday!A CL-415 can scoop more than six tonnes of water in seconds and travel at speeds up to 325 kilometers ...
07/31/2026

📌 Fun Fact Friday!

A CL-415 can scoop more than six tonnes of water in seconds and travel at speeds up to 325 kilometers per hour.

Did you know about it? Share it in the comments!

Don't forget to support us for the Ontario Choice Awards by Attractions Ontario! 🏆As the CBHC has been nominated, we'd a...
07/30/2026

Don't forget to support us for the Ontario Choice Awards by Attractions Ontario! 🏆

As the CBHC has been nominated, we'd appreciate you voting for our heritage sanctuary!

Check out here to vote: https://attractionsontario.ca/ontarioschoice/ and find us under the "Top small museum/art gallery/historic site" category.

👉 Voting closes on September 6, 2026.

⏪ Throwback of the day!Stan Knight and his canine flying mascot. Dogs have been in the right seat a long time! 🐾
07/30/2026

⏪ Throwback of the day!

Stan Knight and his canine flying mascot. Dogs have been in the right seat a long time! 🐾

07/29/2026

🏆 Support the CBHC on the Community Votes SSM 2026!

👉 Find us under these categories:
- Parenting and Childcare: Art and Enrichment Programs
- Sports, Recreation and Fitness: Museums

We appreciate your vote and support! 💙
Voting closes on: Sunday, August 2nd, at 11:59 pm.

📌 Find link here: https://saultstemarie.communityvotes.com/

07/28/2026

We couldn’t do it without the support of all the donors who have helped us keep our legacy flying!

We're getting closer to our goal every day. Donate today! 👉 bushplanedonate.com

📢 You still have time!Ever thought of enjoying the perks of our membership for the first time? Now's your chance!Sign up...
07/26/2026

📢 You still have time!

Ever thought of enjoying the perks of our membership for the first time? Now's your chance!

Sign up for a NEW membership and get a 15% discount off the original price!

For more info & application form, check here: https://bushplane.com/join-donate/become-a-member/

Mark it on your calendar, Bushplane Days will bring fun to the hangar! 🛩Experience a wide range of activities, including...
07/24/2026

Mark it on your calendar, Bushplane Days will bring fun to the hangar! 🛩

Experience a wide range of activities, including interactive simulators, hands-on experiences, educational exhibits, and cultural and recreational opportunities.

🗓 September 19th, 2026
🕙 Doors open at 10 AM
🎟 Admission by donation.
This event is to raise funds for our Future Impact Project. Consider donating to help support the Bushplane Museum.

⏪ Throwback of the day!Vintage Beaver CF-OBS outside De Havilland factory in Downsview, Ontario; January 1948. From left...
07/23/2026

⏪ Throwback of the day!

Vintage Beaver CF-OBS outside De Havilland factory in Downsview, Ontario; January 1948.
From left: Yorky Fiskar (OPAS pilot), unknown, George Ponsford (director of OPAS), Tom Mackey (Executive Lands and Forests, Toronto), unknown, and George Phillips (OPAS pilot). A snapshot of aviation history! 📸

Address

50 Pim Street
Sault Sainte Marie, ON
P6A3G4

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

705-945-6242

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