Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
4.5
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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nickuzhov
Mississauga, Canada29 contributions
Feb. 2023
It is one of those places where visitors feel a community behind the exhibition, the dedicated people who want the place to be special and to grow and evolve all the time.
They also brought in the topic of space and its exploration, and there's a 15-minute planetarium show. It may be interesting for kids, but adults can easily skip it.
The on-site eatery is okay, but it has a great view of the nearby airport. (There's also an observation deck.)
The museum shop is huge and very theme-oriented.
They also brought in the topic of space and its exploration, and there's a 15-minute planetarium show. It may be interesting for kids, but adults can easily skip it.
The on-site eatery is okay, but it has a great view of the nearby airport. (There's also an observation deck.)
The museum shop is huge and very theme-oriented.
Written February 19, 2023
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tjmilne
Macau, China339 contributions
Nov. 2022
On November 23/2022 My Dad took me to this special museum for the first time. He is a member at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum and loves to share this experience with others. Walking into the museum my jaw dropped and eyes got wide with the stunning jets and planes. It was amazing to read the history plaques at each station but what we loves most was the CWH volunteers Alan, Mike, Bev, George and Alex. They allowed us to sit in some of the jets and shared such insightful trivia with any questions we asked. I enjoyed learning about the eject seats, the history of Avro Lancaster plane and the honourable Mariinsky. Not only were the volunteers so insightful, they were generous with their time and knowledge. It was a day I will never forget and what an extraordinary experience to learn from the volunteers. THANK YOU!
Written November 25, 2022
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Arthur Farraway
Hamilton, Canada1 contribution
Sep. 2022
From: Arthur Farraway: My son made it possible for me to take a flight on the Dakota. After take-off we flew down to Niagara Falls and had a wonderful view of the Falls from this plane. Incredible and exciting are the words I would use to describe this flight. My favorite part of the flying experience has got to be the information that was provided by the experienced guides that were with us, showing the safe way to promote this experience.
Written November 2, 2022
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J & D Together
Toronto, Canada26 contributions
Oct. 2022
An incredible experience! My father did his service flight training in a Harvard so it was a plane I had always wanted to fly in..
Was lucky to have Marc as my pilot, knows his planes, interesting and lots of fun!
A big thank you to Marc and all the staff and volunteers at the museum. The museum is a very special place and definitely worth the visit!
Was lucky to have Marc as my pilot, knows his planes, interesting and lots of fun!
A big thank you to Marc and all the staff and volunteers at the museum. The museum is a very special place and definitely worth the visit!
Written October 14, 2022
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VEDIC Veritas
13 contributions
Jul. 2022
We recently had some visitors from overseas and were looking for something to do in the Hamilton Area. Our guests were impressed by the Museum and the kids had a great time with all the interactive displays.
Written October 11, 2022
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HomeBoy489
Elliot Lake, Canada13 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Friends
Visited the CWHM on a drizzly Sunday afternoon of the Labour Day weekend. Very surprised that there wasn't more people visiting the museum that day. It's a great place for families to visit on a rainy day or even on a sunny day. Lots of interactive exhibits for children to enjoy. It has a great gift store. There's also a canteen with reasonable prices to grab breakfast or lunch. Volunteer guides are available to explain the exhibits and aircraft including their history. Unfortunately, the City of Hamilton lists it as the 20th place to visit of the top 20 attractions to visit in the Hamilton area. The first 19 are owned and run by the City of Hamilton. But, if you love aircraft, this is the place to visit.
Written September 17, 2022
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KevinTobin467
Bicester, UK204 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
A nice museum with a good selection of aeroplanes. Amazed you were allowed in the hanger whilst they were moving them around.
Star has to be the Lanc.
Small collection of aircraft outside- you have to wait for escorted ramp tour.
Nice cafe and huge shop,
Star has to be the Lanc.
Small collection of aircraft outside- you have to wait for escorted ramp tour.
Nice cafe and huge shop,
Written September 7, 2022
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Brian H
Stevenage, UK120 contributions
Jul. 2022
My wife and I with our 11 year old son visited the CWHM in July 2022, whilst on holiday from the UK.
We spent 5 hours at the museum mainly due to how all volunteers made us feel so welcome and interested.
There is plenty to see inside and outside and there is a great viewing area with views over the whole airport.
We especially liked the fact that our son could sit inside many of the aircraft and use the SIM.
We ate in the cafe which was excellent.
We cannot thank the staff and volunteers enough for a really brilliant visit.
Thoroughly recommended.
We spent 5 hours at the museum mainly due to how all volunteers made us feel so welcome and interested.
There is plenty to see inside and outside and there is a great viewing area with views over the whole airport.
We especially liked the fact that our son could sit inside many of the aircraft and use the SIM.
We ate in the cafe which was excellent.
We cannot thank the staff and volunteers enough for a really brilliant visit.
Thoroughly recommended.
Written July 30, 2022
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marucalvo822
Hamilton, Canada7 contributions
Aug. 2021
I took my son to the museum and he had a blast, not only he posed with all the planes, he was able to go inside a B52 and make believe that he was flying it. Nowadays when everything is digital, to see, feel and experience the real thing is a valuable experience that forever stays. We went back two other times and now my son is almost 20 and the next time he is in town, guess were we are going. To the museum.
Written July 25, 2022
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Michele G-W
London, Canada448 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
My husband and I spent the afternoon here and loved every minute! The planes and exhibits are in great shape. Very clean. Staff members were all friendly and answered ant questions we had regarding the planes.
The outside observation deck was neat. We got to see a few planes land and take off.
We didn't try the restaurant but the food smelled delicious.
This is a must see for all ages!! We will definitely be back.
The outside observation deck was neat. We got to see a few planes land and take off.
We didn't try the restaurant but the food smelled delicious.
This is a must see for all ages!! We will definitely be back.
Written May 28, 2022
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portlyvulture
Wantage, UK13 contributions
Due to be there at the end of June/beginning of July this year. Are there any special celebrations taking place for Canada day and is the Lancaster flying during that time?
davidhamont
Ancaster, Canada49 contributions
The museum is now open again with modified hours of Wednesday to Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM.
Zongshu L
Mississauga, Canada3 contributions
Would this be a good place for 2 and 3 year olds?
Claudine D
Burlington, Canada28 contributions
The little ones would probably not enjoy it that much - it is not really hands-on. I would say it more of a 5 and up experience.
Scott H
Brantford, Canada21 contributions
How old do kids have to be to go in the flight simulators
LizzyB
Hamilton, Canada78 contributions
It’s more about their height and ability to manage the controls. Age isn’t a criteria. To be able to see properly, I’d say 4’8” and up. And probably around the ages of 6+ can follow the controls
XxKaedenxX
Edmonton, Canada
I'm doing a project at school for George "Buzz" Beurling and I was just wondering if you could send something to my teacher so I could put it in my project. Please do not send something I would be paying for , as my teacher would prefer us not to buy anything.
Address: 1434 80 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 2C6 (Dan Knott School)
2elderberrys
coldwater17 contributions
There is a Buzz Beurling stature at the Warplane Museum. He was, indeed, one of the best pilots that Canada produced during WW2. He had the keen ability to track and then shoot enemy aircraft using a very old technique. He would place his sights in front of the enemy, fire and then let the enemy aircraft fly into his bullets. However, he was not a team player. Beuriling liked to fly alone, disobey orders and confront the enemy on his terms.... Even though he was a skilled pilot with a great record of kills, he was sent from squadron to squadron because of his "lone wolf" attitude.
Nevertheless, he is still a great Canadian pilot and hero.
Pru J
Blenheim, New Zealand1 contribution
What is the best public transport option for getting to the museum from downtown Toronto
Sandy P
Baddeck, Canada23 contributions
The HSR has a bus route that goes by the Museum to the airport next door but service is hourly and I'M not sure how late it goes. You could check the HSR website. Apart from that a taxi would be a good alternative.
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- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is open:
- Wed - Sun 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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