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Air Force Heritage Park & Museum

Air Force Heritage Park & Museum
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Type of Site
Museums
Neighborhood
West
Interests That Apply
Engineering, History
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Air Force Heritage Park & Museum

Honoring Canada's Airmen



Address: Phone:
Whytewold Rd & 5th Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5
+1 204 833 2500 x5993

Description

This park and museum combo has been around since 1975. The museum showcases the two-story Battle of Britain Lace Tapestry, which uses 40,000 km of thread. In the Garden of Memories visitors will find 1500 stones, laid out in the shape of a propeller, commemorating Canada's airmen. The centerpiece lists all Royal Canadian Air Force stations where these men trained under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan from 1940-45. Admission is free.


What you should know before visiting Air Force Heritage Park & Museum

Times & Dates

Open Hours: 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri
Notes: The museum is open on weekends and evenings by reservation only.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: The museum opens only by appointment. Phone ahead.
Price: Free

Exposure

Indoor with climate control. Notes: The park is outdoors.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Parking Safety: Safe


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