Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Explore aviation history and adventure at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Located in a historic waterfront hangar, this interactive museum showcases 24 aircraft exhibits, including the original De Havilland Beaver and CL-215 waterbomber. Enjoy hands-on activities in the Children's Flight Centre and watch the award-winning film "Wildfires!" Learn about bush flying and forest fire management through guided tours at 10am and 2pm daily. Don't miss the chance to visit the Entomica Insectarium with the Adventure Pass. The CBHC is also a great venue for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events, making it perfect for school field trips and recreational bus tours. Visit www.bushplane.com for more details about this non-profit organization founded in 1987 to preserve Canada's bushplane and forest fire protection heritage.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Ali S
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
I visited the museum with my 2 kids (6&10). When I tapped my CC it didn't work (tap wasn't working apparently). So I swiped it and the machine said "approved". The worker said, great thanks and I started filling out the covid tracing form. The worker then told me my payment didn't go through. I said yes it did, and she said I had to talk to a manager. The manager came to the desk and without hearing what I had to say, said I didn't pay. I even pulled out my CC account and showed her proof that I paid. She said she would have to now go back in her system and double check. She let us go in, but was told to check back on the way out. Both my kids were very disappointed, as they seemed to take out alot of exhibits and we were through it in 30 min.
On the way out, I stopped at the desk. The lady said no I didn't pay and called her manager again. Again I showed her proof that it went through, but she said it didn't. I was upset and told her fine I will pay again, but the whole thing was a rip-off anyway. She said I didn't have to pay again (?) But when she closed that night she will double check and will be calling me.
Two days later she called me, and left a message saying she was still waiting for payment. When I didn't call back, she called me back 2 days later and said the system was down at the moment, but if I brought a 20.00 to her (my purchase was 19.46) then we were even. I asked for her email, so I can send an invoice of my purchase, proving I did pay.
She was rude, and very unprofessional.
On the way out, I stopped at the desk. The lady said no I didn't pay and called her manager again. Again I showed her proof that it went through, but she said it didn't. I was upset and told her fine I will pay again, but the whole thing was a rip-off anyway. She said I didn't have to pay again (?) But when she closed that night she will double check and will be calling me.
Two days later she called me, and left a message saying she was still waiting for payment. When I didn't call back, she called me back 2 days later and said the system was down at the moment, but if I brought a 20.00 to her (my purchase was 19.46) then we were even. I asked for her email, so I can send an invoice of my purchase, proving I did pay.
She was rude, and very unprofessional.
Written 1 August 2021
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Thank-you alisW6646PU for taking the time to let us know about the problems you and your children encountered when you came for a visit. On behalf of our management team please accept our apologies for everything that happened. We did have a major issue going on with our internet and debit for a few days but that is no excuse for making your visit with us a bad one. I hope you and your family will be able to return again as our guests and experience the adventure we like to share with all our visitors. Please let me know and I will be there to greet you. Edie Suriano, Marketing & Promotions Manager. 705-945-6242 ext 202
Written 4 August 2021
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Maryna G
4 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Was here a few days ago with my husband. It was great that we could roam alone and at our own pace enjoy the planes and read the informational plaques. We particularly loved that we could get inside some of the planes. I imagine it's also a perfect place to bring your children. I'd be ecstatic if I visited a place like this in my childhood.
The souvenir shop here is also a major attraction. Usually, I'm not a fan of souvenir shops because the items are uninteresting, but not in this case. We found some awesome hoodies and caps here. I also loved the books on aviation and the history of planes.
Combined with a very affordable price, I think this is one of the best places in the north of Ontario to visit.
The souvenir shop here is also a major attraction. Usually, I'm not a fan of souvenir shops because the items are uninteresting, but not in this case. We found some awesome hoodies and caps here. I also loved the books on aviation and the history of planes.
Combined with a very affordable price, I think this is one of the best places in the north of Ontario to visit.
Written 6 October 2024
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416Traveller2013
Toronto, Canada262 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
A real view on the history of the opening up of this region, its history and also the forest firefighting past and present, all over this area. It was amazing to find out how much was invented and/or initiated here from the Sault and/or northern Ontario. Real world leader, and becoming more and more important as our world burns. Such ingenuity everywhere... There are also elements from Science North (in Sudbury) here -- most importantly the Jane Goodall movie, Reasons for Hope. Such a wonderful museum, high quality exhibits, well explained for all ages and depths of background.
Written 1 June 2024
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Holly B
Ottawa, Canada346 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
A good museum featuring a number of bush planes with interactive & historical displays. A good number of planes enable visitors to get in (easier of your shorter than 180 cms) plus a lot of interactive areas for kids.
Also featuring the insect zone with lots of creepy stick bugs, cockroaches, giant snails & spiders. Very friendly staff!
Also featuring the insect zone with lots of creepy stick bugs, cockroaches, giant snails & spiders. Very friendly staff!
Written 20 March 2022
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Peter_Mercer
Belfast, UK55 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This was an interesting afternoon in an area we as Irish visitors knew little about. Forest fires in our part of the world are a rarity, so learning about the pilots and planes involved in trying to douse the flames was a worthwhile experience - there were plenty of planes - a couple of them open - and a couple of good videos. We had alloted two hours for the museum, which was perhaps a little long, unless you are a real plane buff.
Written 11 October 2024
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Silva
Toronto, Canada163 contributions
Sept 2022
Good place, BUT Sunday open hours at 9: 00 AM . We went on time it’s not open .
Only one staff others not come on time. We are not allowed till 10:00 AM . Only one staff she asked us to wait till 10 : 00 . Why ? Why signs posted open at 9:00 AM ? . September 18 festival day, but not open for public on time . 😅😇
Only one staff others not come on time. We are not allowed till 10:00 AM . Only one staff she asked us to wait till 10 : 00 . Why ? Why signs posted open at 9:00 AM ? . September 18 festival day, but not open for public on time . 😅😇
Written 18 September 2022
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Maplehawk
Kelowna, Canada382 contributions
This is a great little aviation museum. Not that little actually. I learned a great deal about the evolution of bush flying in Canada, the aircraft built for it and the impact it had in opening up the north. The museum's collection is an excellent cross section of the history of bushplanes. Extra points for good histories on the specific planes on display.
Written 22 August 2010
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Scott B
65 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Unlike most museums, you can touch many of the exhibits here, and go inside a good number of the aircraft. Kids will love that, and if you like aviation you will appreciate the planes here that helped build Canada's north. They also have modern interactive experiences / movie shorts that are worth sitting through. I will re-visit this place for sure.
Written 10 January 2017
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Stephanie O
11 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
The main reason I chose Sault Ste Marie for my trip was to visit this centre. I pretty much had the place to myself. There is quite a bit to see and read, a lot of great information. The Wildfires film was very interesting, definitely need to watch it when there. One gentleman that was working on a plane took the time to give me an amazing amount of history and details on that particular plane. Everyone there was quite friendly and I'm glad I made it in to check it out!
Written 25 November 2016
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Maria B
Mississauga, Canada303 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
I visited the Bushplane museum and spent an interesting afternoon there. They have all sorts of flight movies about bush fire fighting, the St Mary's river locks and also about the Soo itself. You can climb into old retired planes and also do a flight simulation which was really fun.
The experience was really made worthwhile by Dave Redman who was an ex-pilot who took the trouble to explain to my husband and myself about all the planes and the history of the whole place. So if you ever run into him, you will be entertained by this veteran pilot.
There is a small one dollar discount for seniors but on the whole, it was worth every cent.
The experience was really made worthwhile by Dave Redman who was an ex-pilot who took the trouble to explain to my husband and myself about all the planes and the history of the whole place. So if you ever run into him, you will be entertained by this veteran pilot.
There is a small one dollar discount for seniors but on the whole, it was worth every cent.
Written 6 October 2016
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We will be driving through pulling a fifth wheel camper. Is the route to access the site accessible for a large vehicle and is there parking to accommodate a vehicle and large trailer?
Written 28 April 2022
I would advise against it as parking lot is narrow and used by other businesses so not of room to maneuver. I would recommend parking offsite & walking over -
Written 29 April 2022
Do you offer plane rides? We were up there on June 26 and a plane landed on the water and went to a dock in front. We decided to come visit but we were a few minutes late. We will be back up there around labor day. And would love to go for a ride over the area.
Written 30 June 2018
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Hello. I am sorry but we don't have plane rides from the Bushplane. We do dock 10 private planes and have a fuel dock for other planes to come in for fuel. At our airport we do have Sault Academy of Flight that offer rides but not on float planes. I hope you will still have time to come in for a visit with us. We are now open 9-6 daily. Edie Suriano, Marketing & Promotions
Written 30 June 2018
What are your hours at the end of next week?
Written 7 September 2017
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Hi there! We are open 9 am to 6 pm from now until October 8, 2017. Thank-you for asking Edie Suriano, Marketing & Promotions
Written 8 September 2017
$12 for adults, $11 for seniors, $7 for students, $3 for children. Children under 5 are free with an adult. These are in Canadian dollars. It is worth it !
Written 27 August 2016
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Hello. Yes you require passports to enter into Canada. We hope we get to see you this summer.
Written 30 June 2016
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