Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Canada's largest aviation collection with over 130 aircraft, the original Canadarm from Space Shuttle Endeavour, and the largest surviving piece of the Avro Arrow. Free admission daily from 4-5 PM.
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About the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is located on the grounds of the former Rockcliffe Airport in Ottawa's east end. Part of the Ingenium network of national science museums, it houses Canada's largest collection of aircraft — over 130 planes spanning the history of flight from the early 1900s through to modern jet fighters.
What to See
- Avro Arrow — The museum holds the largest surviving piece of Canada's legendary CF-105 Arrow interceptor (the nose section)
- Canadarm — The original robotic arm from Space Shuttle Endeavour, a landmark of Canadian space engineering
- Lancaster Bomber — A restored WWII-era heavy bomber
- Cold War jet fighters — Including CF-100 Canuck and CF-104 Starfighter
- "Canada in Space" — Exhibition on Canada's contributions to space exploration
- "Life in Orbit" — Interactive exhibit about life on the International Space Station
Admission
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $16.75 |
| Senior (60+) | $14.50 |
| Student (18+, with ID) | $14.50 |
| Youth (3-17) | $11.50 |
| Child (2 and under) | Free |
| Family (up to 6, max 2 adults) | $42.25 |
| Daily 4-5 PM | Free |
Also free on Canada Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Getting There
- By Car: Free parking on site. About 15 minutes from downtown via the Aviation Parkway
- By Transit: OC Transpo bus routes serve the area (check octranspo.com for current routes)
- By Bike: On the Aviation Parkway cycling path
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