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Alberta Aviation Museum

11410 Kingsway, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X4, Canada
(780) 451-1175
Ranked #13 of 124 attractions in Edmonton
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Most recent review
- 18 May 2012
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Peace River, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

My children and I had alot of fun looking at all the planes, we were dissapointed that the few hands on displays were not available. It would be nice to see a bit more of this. More

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St. Albert Alberta
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Variety of very good aircraft, well maintained and with information that makes a trip come alive More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Had a great time, lots to see and learned a lot!! Will go again! More

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Edmonton, Canada
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32 reviews 32 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

This volunteer initiated and run facility is housed in an old hanger on the edge of the soon to close Edmontun Municipal Airport (YXD), formerly Blatchford Field. In its hayday this was arguably one of the most important airports in Canada. It is now home to flying schools, a few small charter airlines and helicoptor services and, perhaps most importantly... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Edmonton is northest airport before the wilder territories and this museum has an impressive collection of small planes that used to fly up there. You can even watch how they're rebuilt from the ruins that were found somewhere! There are planes where you can climb in and feel the atmosphere, you can watch videos and there are even flight simulators... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

If you are fascinated with aviation history you will love this place. I took my young adult nieces from Brazil here and they thought it was great. We've seen couples get their wedding pictures taken here. There are also some flight simulator games that the men like to play. More

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Edmonton, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Housed in an old war era hangar, this facility is a diamond in the rough. Filled to the rafters with old aircraft and displays of various aviation artifacts reflecting the history of aviation in Edmonton, Alberta and Canada. For anyone interested in aviation this is the place to visit. More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Probably the best Aviation Museum in Canada, even if you are not a huge aviation fan, you will find this museum very interesting. They also have some great interactive games for the kids. More

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edmontonriverside
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

the ambience of the airport and a nice background where you can can sit and enjoy while believing you are travelling the world. love it. More

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Calgary, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

If you are in the area and you want to learn more about the city and the history of the area,give it a try More

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