{"id":4302,"date":"2016-03-26T21:29:45","date_gmt":"2016-03-26T19:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=4302"},"modified":"2025-02-08T20:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T18:55:09","slug":"canadian-bushplane-heritage-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/canadian-bushplane-heritage-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre<\/strong>, located in <strong>Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario<\/strong>, is a museum dedicated to the history and legacy of <strong>bush flying<\/strong> and f<strong>orest fire management<\/strong> in Canada. This unique museum highlights the vital role of bushplanes in exploring and developing remote areas of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">50 Pim Street<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\"> Sault Ste. Marie<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Ontario P6A 3G4<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/04\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bushplane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bushplane.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info@bushplane.com\">info@bushplane.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+1 705-945-6242<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Mid-May &#8211; mid-October<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"txt\">Daily 09:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Mid-October &#8211; mid-May<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"txt\">Daily 10:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/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\/bushplane.museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-922\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BushplaneCentre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-1512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/twitter.png\" alt=\"twitter\" class=\"wp-image-1512\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre<\/strong> is located in the historic former Ontario Provincial Air Service hangar at the edge of the St. Marys River in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\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!1d703016.7290232606!2d-84.8751519585334!3d46.504961!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xa40df20b4143ba54!2sCanadian+Bushplane+Heritage+Centre!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1459020470494\" 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\/canadian-bushplane-heritage-centre\/noorduyn-norseman-iv-cf-bft\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"153\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Noorduyn-Norseman-IV-CF-BFT.jpg\" alt=\"Noorduyn Norseman IV CF-BFT\" class=\"wp-image-4303\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>CF-OBS<p><\/p>\n<p>CF-PSM<\/p>\n<p>CF-DKG<\/p>\n<p>CF-ODU<\/p>\n<p>CF-OAR<\/p>\n<p>CF-OAT<\/p>\n<p>CF-BNO<\/p>\n<p>CF-ADH<\/p>\n<p>CF-EIR<\/p>\n<p>C-GCML<\/p>\n<p>CF-MJY<\/p>\n<p>CF-ODM<\/p>\n<p>577\/77<\/p>\n<p>CF-AYO<\/p>\n<p>CF-BFT<\/p>\n<p>CF-BGN<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>C-FAYE<\/p>\n<p>F-ZBBT<\/p>\n<p>CF-NGV<\/p>\n<p>CF-FTC<\/p>\n<p>CF-UWE<\/p>\n<p>CF-RCZ<\/p><\/td><td>de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver<p><\/p>\n<p>de Havilland DHC-2 Turbo Beaver<\/p>\n<p>Republic RC-3 SeaBee<\/p>\n<p>de Havilland DHC-3 Otter<\/p>\n<p>Buhl CA-6 Air Sedan<\/p>\n<p>Buhl CA-6 Air Sedan<\/p>\n<p>de Havilland D.H. 83 Fox Moth<\/p>\n<p>Fairchild KR-34<\/p>\n<p>Fairchild F-11 Husky<\/p>\n<p>Saunders ST-27-100<\/p>\n<p>Beech 18 (C-45A)<\/p>\n<p>Bell 47D-1<\/p>\n<p>Grumman CS2F Tracker<\/p>\n<p>Noorduyn Norseman<\/p>\n<p>Noorduyn Norseman<\/p>\n<p>Stinson SR-9 Reliant<\/p>\n<p>AEA Silver Dart<\/p>\n<p>de Havilland D.H.89A Rapide<\/p>\n<p>Canadair CL-215-II<\/p>\n<p>Aeronca 11CC Chief<\/p>\n<p>Taylorcraft 20 Ranchwagon<\/p>\n<p>Beech 3T<\/p>\n<p>MacGregor MG-65<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre<\/strong> (CBHC), located on the north bank of the St. Marys River in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, is dedicated to preserving the history of bush flying and forest protection in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Extensive Aircraft Collection<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre<\/strong> houses over <strong>30 aircraft<\/strong> used in bush flying and firefighting, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>de Havilland Beaver and Otter<\/strong>: Iconic bushplanes known for their versatility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canadair CL-215<\/strong>: A water bomber used for aerial firefighting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Norwegian Noorduyn Norseman<\/strong>: A rugged aircraft popular for flying into remote locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Interactive and Educational Exhibits<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flight Simulators<\/strong>: Visitors can experience flying a bushplane in simulated conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firefighting Displays<\/strong>: Hands-on exhibits about forest fire detection, prevention, and suppression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about the science and technology behind aerial firefighting and the history of Canada&#8217;s forest service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Historical Insights<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore the critical role bushplanes played in opening up Canada\u2019s northern wilderness for exploration, trade, and transportation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about the pilots, mechanics, and communities that relied on these aircraft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>The Heritage Centre<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The building itself is a historic hangar, adding to the immersive aviation experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, located in Sault Ste. 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