Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Musée de l'aviation et de l'espace du Canada
A large aviation museum at Rockcliffe Airport with more than 130 aircraft, including remnants of the Avro Arrow fighter and the Space Shuttle robotic arm.
The collection covers everything from early biplanes and WWII fighters to jet airliners, and it is considered one of the most complete aviation collections in the world. The space gallery displays the Canadarm, the robotic arm developed in Canada for the Space Shuttle. On some summer weekends, it is possible to book a ride in a vintage biplane. Admission is about CAD 17. The museum is about 15 minutes' drive from downtown, so a taxi or private car is recommended.
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (may close Mondays and Tuesdays in winter)
Nearby sights
- Rideau Hall
- Rideau Falls
- ByWard Market
- Ingenium – Canada Science and Technology Museum
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa
- Château Laurier
- Royal Canadian Mint
- National War Memorial