Museum
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
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The Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Gatineau, Quebec, is a premier destination for aviation enthusiasts, housing a collection of over 130 aircraft and artifacts that span the history of flight. Visitors can walk among iconic bush planes, military fighters, and experimental aircraft, with many exhibits offering interactive displays and cockpits to explore. The museum also features a restoration shop where you can see technicians working on vintage planes. Its location near the Ottawa River provides a scenic backdrop, and the spacious hangars make for an impressive, immersive experience.
Don't miss
- Walk through the Cold War hangar featuring fighter jets like the CF-101 Voodoo and CF-104 Starfighter.
- Climb into the cockpit of a vintage bush plane and imagine flying over Canada's wilderness.
- Watch restoration experts at work in the open workshop, preserving historic aircraft.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Canada Aviation and Space Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inSkip the Line: Aeropark Aviation Museum Entrance Ticket4.1★ · 18 travelers1–4 hoursFrom$9 per personSee dates →
Most bookedAdmission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale4.9★ · 461 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$33 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleSmithsonian Natural History + Air and Space Museum Private Tour4.9★ · 69 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$175 per personSee dates →More attractions in Gatineau