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Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
(905) 679-4183
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Ranked #1 of 60 attractions in Hamilton
Type: Military Museums
Traveller Description: The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum features more than 40 aircraft, from vintage WWII aircraft to modern jets that have been flown by Canadian... more »
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

What amazed me most was the fact that there were many propeller aircrafts that were airworthy and the volunteers are working hard to get rest of them to fly.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A great display of vintage planes , history that goes with it . great displays , gift shop , and the best Rememberance Day service any where. knowledgable staff, you will want to visit more than once

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Dundas, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

this is a well kept secret hidden away in Hamilton. The museum has interactive displays and an amazing collection of flying vintage aircraft. With one of two remaining flying Lancasters in the world, it is a must see.

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Niagara Falls, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

All the exhibits are wonderfully restored and exhibited. Plan on taking at least a half day. Children are welcome and in awe of being able to climb in some of the exhibits.

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Ontario Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This display of vintage planes is amazing. Such a lot of hard work restoring these planes by volunteers is such a labor of love. I also visited one other time when they hosted the Canadian Woodworking Show a few years ago. Great place for families to visit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

This is a working museum where old war birds are restored. They have numerous working planes that are available for flights (at a nominal fee). They have the only working Lancaster and it is available for flights, what a gift for a plan buff. Kids will love the displays and chatting with the people that are doing the restorations. Great... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

My girlfriend surprised me with a trip here for my birthday since I am very interested in aviation. It surpassed my expectations for sure - there were so many amazing planes on display and having the ability to go sit in them and check them out up close was awesome. Being able to see one of only 2 remaining air... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I went to the museum with a couple of friends and really enjoyed the day. They have an excellent collection of war planes and the exhibits provided good information. To really enjoy your visit, engage the volunteers in conversation. They have a great deal of information and are always glad to answer questions and explain about the planes and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

This was a great museum. At first there does not look to be a mass of aircraft there, but you have to remember a lot of them are flying. The museum staff were friendly and informative and a visit to the radio room is worthwhile. Was lucky enough to be visiting the day after the International Air Show, so stood... More

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Hamilton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This is a great place for families and adults. It's great to learn about the airplanes and especially the Lancaster Bomber. As I have a uncle that was killed while bailing out of a Lancaster in WW11, I am particularly interested in learning about it. They have done a fabulous job in its restoration. Luckily, living in Hamilton, I get... More

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