Canadian Aviation Museum
Canadian Aviation Museum
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The Canadian Aviation Museum (formerly CH2A) is located in the main hangar of the old No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School at the southwest corner of Windsor International Airport. We feature Avro Lancaster and de Havilland Mosquito restoration projects, 2 flying DHC-1 Chipmunks, a Boeing Stearman and North American Harvard as well as static displays of a Fleet Fawn and CT-133 Silver Star. Visit our museum archive room and gift shop.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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John F
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Feb 2022
We were lucky enough to have our own personal tour of the planes in the museum. I learned so much about planes used in World War 2 and how they were constructed, their engines and capabilities. You also get to see the spaces where the pilots and crew had to be in which gave me a much greater understanding of how hard they fought. The Lancaster bomber is currently being restored and is on display.
Written March 1, 2022
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TJCams
Windsor, Canada100 contributions
Sept 2023
Until recently, I did not know this existed, but it an amazing little museum located inside the hangar that has quite a few historic aircraft. This is where they are restoring not only the Lancaster bomber, but also a WWII DeHavilland Mosquito.
You can also book flights in a couple different planes.
You can also book flights in a couple different planes.
Written September 22, 2023
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Jeff B
Lambton Shores, Canada452 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We stopped in here on a trip in Windsor. What a great spot. We had a personal tour from Frank who is very knowledgeable. The Mosquito and Lancaster under restoration are amazing to see. This is a must stop in my opinion. We will definitely return to check in on the progress. All volunteers restoring amazing pieces of our history
Written December 9, 2023
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Beverly B
38 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
What a fabulous time. We had a young lady, Annika, gave us a tour..she was incredible. She did not memorize a scipt but talked from the heart. There was many planes and a number of interactive opportunities. Then, we went into the donated museum and Pauline was so informative! She had one story after another. Westayed about 3 hours. This was a highlight of our visit to Windsor..
Written August 9, 2023
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Roadtrip5
SE Wisconsin166 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Extremely well laid out museum. Great variety of planes through the ages. Free (optional) 45 min guided tour was super interesting. Easy to spend 2 hours or more here. Fun things in many areas to keep kids interested too. Highly recommend!
Written October 3, 2022
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Ryan P
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Dec 2023 • Solo
This place was amazing! There’s so much actual history there, and it’s more than just the planes. The staff was exceptional, and John gave an amazing tour that taught me so many different things! The ladies up front were very friendly as well and helped me pick out souvenirs for family!!! The planes are all related to the facility in some way and there is a ton of Canadian history to be found here. They also offer flights though the weather was bad the day I came. I can’t recommend this place enough and I’ll definitely be back in the future!
Written December 23, 2023
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Wes
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Jul 2022 • Couples
What a great place to visit. We had a personal tour by a wonderful young man named Findlay and did he know his stuff. He made it interesting and we learned so much about the aircraft. Highly recommended even if you’re not an aviation buff.
Written July 24, 2022
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travelershelper2016
Ontario, Canada8 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Great place to visit. Everyone was so nice and made sure our experience was the best it could be. A definite must visit place. Great gift shop top, a must to visit
Written February 10, 2023
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Oli B
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Aug 2021 • Family
Friendly tour, experienced staff and loads of information for kids and us. Super interesting to learn about Canadian aircraft history during World War II.
Would definitely go back when we come back to the Windsor region!
Would definitely go back when we come back to the Windsor region!
Written August 24, 2021
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ONTARIO1981
CANADA327 contributions
Nov 2019 • Business
We took our secondary school History Club here on a Saturday field trip for a couple of hours. I also brought my 11 yr old son. We were all engaged here for the entire afternoon. The volunteers who took us around to give us a tour and information were friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the local connections to the wars. We all enjoyed ourselves very much here.
Written December 1, 2019
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Many thanks for the kind review. We all love being volunteers at the CH2A and are glad it shows! Hope to see you all again soon!
Written December 2, 2019
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