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Contains sites for museums which exhibit and collect artifacts related to the military of Canada.

Resources in This Category

• Air Defence Museum

  http://www.museebagotville.ca/
  Includes all appropriate information pertaining to this organisation dedicated to the history of the Canadian Air Force. Located in Alouette, Quebec.

• Billy Bishop Heritage Museum

  http://www.billybishop.org/
  The Owen Sound Ontario birthplace of William Avery "Billy" Bishop, V.C. is dedicated to Bishop and aviation history from World War One to the Avro Arrow.

• Bomber Command Museum of Canada

  http://www.bombercommandmuseum.ca/
  Site describes the Society, Museum and the WW 2 Lancaster bomber that is the primary focus, as well as other aircraft and vehicles from Bomber Command. Located in Nanton, Alberta.

• Canadian Military Heritage Museum

  http://canadianmilitaryheritagemuseum.ca/
  Southern Ontario's largest military museum housing collections from the War of 1812 to the present day, featuring army, navy, air force, restored vehicles, uniforms and medals. Located in Brantford.

• Canadian Museum of Flight

  http://www.canadianflight.org/
  Houses over 25 aircraft both static and flying, art gallery and gift shop. The aircraft range from a WWII Handley Page Hampden to a T-33 Silverstar. Includes hours, admission and location.

• Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

  http://www.warplane.com/
  Over 25 aircraft in flying condition. Over 100 pictures for viewing and downloading. Located in Mount Hope, Ontario.

• CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum

  http://www.navalandmilitarymuseum.org/
  Focus is on three military groups who have made an impact upon Canada's history: Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC), Royal Canadian Navy, and West Coast Defences of Vancouver Island. Located in Victoria, British Columbia.

• Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum

  http://www.airmuseum.ca/
  A tribute to the men and women who were trained as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during World War II. Features virtual tour of exhibits, hours and admission rates. Located in Brandon, Manitoba.

• Comox Air Force Museum

  http://www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca/
  Displays the heritage of the 19 Wing Comox and West Coast Canadian military aviation. Includes details of exhibits, hours of operation, a library database, a membership form and a location map. Located in Comox, British Columbia.

• Cornwallis Military Museum

  http://www.cornwallismuseum.ca/
  Displaying wartime/peacetime memorabilia and items pertaining to recruit training at the former training base. Includes photos, membership, hours, admission and directions. Located in Clementsport, Nova Scotia, Canada.

• Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

  http://gmam.ca/
  Dedicated to the aviation history of Greenwood from its founding in 1942. Includes hours of operation, donations policy and volunteer opportunities. Located in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

• Maritime Command Museum

  http://psphalifax.ca/marcommuseum/index.html
  Features military uniforms, weapons, service medals, naval ships, Battle of the Atlantic and World War II convoys. Includes hours and directions. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

• McCrae House

  http://guelphmuseums.ca/venue/mccrae-house/
  A National Historic Site, museum, and the birthplace of Col. John McCrae a doctor who wrote "In Flanders Fields" during WWI and revisited every Remembrance Day. Located in Guelph, Ontario.

• Military Communications and Electronics Museum

  http://www.c-and-e-museum.org/
  Exhibits of past, current and expected future technology. Museum, exhibits and shop profiles, plus events calendar.

• National Air Force Museum of Canada

  http://www.airforcemuseum.ca/
  The site features many photos and much information about the museum as well as the recovery and restoration of the Halifax bomber NA337. Located in Trenton, Ontario.

• Naval Museum of Alberta

  http://www.themilitarymuseums.ca/gallery-navy
  The Museum of commemorates the prairie men and women who have served in the RCN. The museum is dedicated to the memory of Lt. Robert Hampton Gray, VC. Located in Calgary.

• Naval Museum of Manitoba

  http://naval-museum.mb.ca/
  Featuring the history of Canada's Navy, especially as it pertains to Manitoban's who have served. Contains images and statistics of most WWII warships.

• Ontario Regiment RCAC Regimental Museum

  http://www.ontrmuseum.ca/
  Maintains Canada's largest collection of operational military vehicles. Oshawa, Ontario.

• Royal Canadian Regiment Museum

  http://www.thercrmuseum.ca/
  Museum of Canada's oldest regular infantry regiment, located in London, Ontario.

• Shearwater Aviation Museum

  http://www.shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca/
  Includes exhibit information and photos, history of the museum and base, online shop, and information about the aircraft, ships, and squadrons that served in the area. Located in Shearwater, Nova Scotia.

• The Fort Garry Horse Museum

  http://fortgarryhorse.ca/
  Museum site for a cavalry and armored regiment of the Canadian Army. Page covers regimental history, the museum and the regiment today.

• The Military Museums

  http://www.themilitarymuseums.ca/
  Located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, this museum presents the history of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, The King's Own Calgary Regiment, and The Calgary Highlanders.

• The Swords And Ploughshares Museum

  http://www.calnan.com/swords/
  Represents a unique approach to military history as its primary focus is on the Citizen Soldier (the Militiaman and Reservist) at peace and at war. Located in Kars, Ontario.

• XII Manitoba Dragoons and 26 Field Regiment Museum

  http://www.12mbdragoons.com/
  Dedicated to preserving the memory of those who served their country in the various wars and engagements in which Canadian troops participated. Memorabilia includes uniforms, webbing, bayonets, cap badges, shoulder flashes, flags, maps and swords. Includes hours. Located in Brandon, Manitoba.

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