{"id":4225,"date":"2016-03-25T20:31:39","date_gmt":"2016-03-25T18:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=4225"},"modified":"2025-02-08T20:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T18:21:17","slug":"shearwater-aviation-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/shearwater-aviation-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Shearwater Aviation Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Shearwater Aviation Museum<\/strong> is located at the Shearwater Heliport near Halifax, <strong>Nova Scotia<\/strong>. It is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Canadian naval aviation and the contributions of the Royal <strong>Canadian Navy<\/strong> and the Canadian Forces to aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shearwater Aviation Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">34 Bonaventure Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shearwater<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nova Scotia&nbsp; B0J 3A0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/04\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shearwater Aviation Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12 Wing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P.O. Box 5000 Stn Main<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shearwater<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nova Scotia B0J 3A0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:curator@shearwateraviationmuseum.ca\">curator@shearwateraviationmuseum.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+1 902-720-1083<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Museum exhibits are Temporarily Closed while we reinstall the exhibits following essential building works.<\/strong> see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June &#8211; August<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday &#8211; Friday 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, Sunday &amp; Holiday Mondays* 12:00&nbsp; &#8211; 16:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">April, May &amp; September &#8211; November<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday &#8211; Friday 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturdays 12:00&nbsp; &#8211; 16:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sundays Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December &#8211; March<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday-Friday 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March Break 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Open 12:00&nbsp; &#8211; 16:00 on SUMMER FEDERAL HOLIDAYS (Canada Day &amp; NATAL DAY)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No admission is charged, but donations are requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shearwateraviationmuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/World\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d363455.49190788524!2d-63.79326266164183!3d44.62777799999999!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xb84473ad7bf59c80!2sShearwater+Aviation+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1458930817760\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/shearwater-aviation-museum\/northrop-cf-116b-f-5b-freedom-fighter-116832\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4226\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"148\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Northrop-CF-116B-F-5B-Freedom-Fighter-116832.jpg\" alt=\"Northrop CF-116B (F-5B) Freedom Fighter 116832\" class=\"wp-image-4226\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>CF-SEB\/RCAF 2312<p><\/p>\n<p>CF-<\/p>\n<p>114075<\/p>\n<p>FP462<\/p>\n<p>HS469<\/p>\n<p>1501\/501<\/p>\n<p>12157\/57<\/p>\n<p>C-FIMR\/53610\/303<\/p>\n<p>85861\/TF-D<\/p>\n<p>P3670\/YO-E<\/p>\n<p>133038<\/p>\n<p>133618<\/p>\n<p>101063<\/p>\n<p>126402\/100<\/p>\n<p>2777\/930<\/p>\n<p>116832<\/p>\n<p>51-16621\/245<\/p>\n<p>12401<\/p>\n<p>12431<\/p>\n<p>12441<\/p>\n<p>55885\/885<\/p>\n<p>55891<\/p>\n<p>CF-BYJ\/915<\/p><\/td><td>Beech 3NM Expeditor<p><\/p>\n<p>Cessna 150 (wreck)<\/p>\n<p>Canadair Tutor CT-114 &#8220;Snowbird&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fairey Firefly FR.1<\/p>\n<p>Fairy Swordfish Mk.IV<\/p>\n<p>Grumman S-2F\/CP 121 Tracker<\/p>\n<p>Grumman CS2F\/CP 121 Tracker<\/p>\n<p>Grumman TBM-3 Avenger<\/p>\n<p>Grumman TBM-3 Avenger<\/p>\n<p>Hawker Hurricane&nbsp; (replica)<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed CT-133 Silver Star<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed CT-133 Silver Star (cockpit)<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell CF-101B Voodoo<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee<\/p>\n<p>North American Harvard II<\/p>\n<p>Northrop CF-116B (F 5B) Freedom Fighter<\/p>\n<p>Piasecki <span class=\"st\">UH-25B Retriever<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sikorsky CH-124A Sea King<\/p>\n<p>Sikorsky CH-124A Sea King<\/p>\n<p>Sikorsky CH-124B Sea King (on road to Museum)<\/p>\n<p>Sikorsky HO4S-3 &#8220;Horse&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sikorsky HO4S-3 &#8220;Horse&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Supermarine Stranraer<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<strong> Shearwater Aviation Museum<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft Collection<\/strong>: The museum displays a variety of aircraft, including historical helicopters and airplanes that have played a significant role in Canadian naval operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibits<\/strong>: Visitors can explore numerous artifacts, including uniforms, photographs, and equipment related to the history of naval aviation in Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restoration Projects<\/strong>: The museum is involved in the restoration of various aircraft, ensuring that important pieces of aviation history are preserved for future generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Features:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Educational Programs<\/strong>: The <strong>Shearwater Aviation Museum<\/strong> offers educational resources and programs, especially for school groups and aviation enthusiasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Engagement<\/strong>: As part of the local community, the museum hosts events and provides a fascinating insight into the history of military aviation in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Shearwater Aviation Museum is located at the Shearwater Heliport near Halifax, Nova Scotia. 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