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Pic Mobert evacuees visit the Bushplane

Families evacuated from Pic Mobert First Nation, located 50 km east of Marthon, visit the Bushplane Museum for a little fun. Chopper joined them for juice and cookies. The last major flooding was in 1979 and 1994. We all hope their homes will be safe.

Great Canadian Canoe Draw Winner!

We are pleased to announce the Winner of the 2nd Great Canadian Canoe Raffle.  The draw was held in the lobby of the Bushplane Centre at 12:00 PM noon on MOnday May 13, 2013 by Mike Delfre, Executive Director The winner is :  K. McAleer, 198 Walnut Street, Sa [...]

5th Annual Mother's Day Luncheon

Join us for our 5th Annual Mother's Day Luncheon Sunday May 12, 2013 11:30-2:00 Adults $25, Kids 6-10 $12.50 Under 5 free All Mom's receive a mini bouquet of flowers from Thymely Affair Enjoy the music of Doug Cousineau while you dine and a performance by Jac [...]

3rd Annual Bridal Extravaganza

Bridal Extravaganza 2013 Expo  Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre  Wednesday April 10, 2013 Sault Ste. Marie's Largest Bridal Show makes a return apperance! This years' Expo is bigger yet!  *Live Fashion Models, *75 Vendor Booths, *Surprise Gues [...]

Festival of Beer returns to the Bushplane April 27 & 28, 2013

Steve Alexander, owner and operator of Loplops, will once again be hosting the 2nd Annual Festival of Beer at the Bushplane Centre Come out and taste beers in Sault Ste. Marie! This is the event that every beer lover has been waiting for. There will be 40-50 different brands of be [...]

Happy Birthday Bushplane Museum

Thank-you everyone for the Birthday wishes and your support for the last 24 years. Our 25th year is going to be an exciting one with celebrations throughout the year!

Bushplane Centre looses a friend

Ken Lajambe , who pushed Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre to new heights died Thursday at Sault Area Hospital. “There's not too many things that Ken didn't have his hand in,” said George Mersereau, past chair of the bushplane museum's board of directors. Laj [...]

March Break-A-Way

Looking for something to do over March Break? Join us at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Monday March 11 to Friday March 15, 2013. Each day will feature a different craft or activity Daily Themes!   Monday-Spring Day, Tuesday-Plane Day Wednesday-Fire Fighter Da [...]

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Recommended

Congratulations has been given to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre by the Lonely Planet. The Bushplane Centre has been included in the Recommended by Lonely Planet 2013 program through which they are recognizing the Bushplane Centre as the #1 destination attracti [...]

Ontario premier, Kathleen Wynne visits the Bushplane

Mike Delfre, Executive Director along with Edie Suriano, Marketing & Promotions Coordinator and Todd Fleet, Curator join Premier Kathleen Wynne Premier Kathleen Wynne and members of her cabinet toured and enjoyed a lunch at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre on Fri [...]

National Aviation Day

Celebrate Canada's Air Transportation Safety, Strength and Success National Aviation Day Saturday February 23, 2013 visit www.tc.gc.ca/aviation-day Brochures and children's activity books available in the lobby of the Bushplane Centre

READY FOR TAKEOFF!

MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2013 JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY READY FOR TAKEOFF! 10 AM- 4 PM 1/2 PRICE ADMISSION GAMES, CRAFTS, PRIZES, SCAVANGER HUNT AND MORE! Reid's Martial Arts Demonstrations 11 am-11:30 am & 2 pm -2:30 pm Presentations: “2013 may be [...]

Bon Soo Comes to the Bushplane!

Three great events will be happening at the Bushplane in 2013   Walmart Bon Tots, Sunday Fun-Day  Sunday Feb. 3, 2013  Noon-4 pm $2.00 person Concession open with food and drinks!  Hot dogs, popcorn, chips, juice, pop, coffee and more!     ALG [...]

Bushplane Centre's Norseman celebrates 75 years!

Happy Birthday, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre's Noorduyn Norseman celebrating 75 years. Our Norseman built January 15, 1938 had a long successful career all across Canada until its final flight into the Bushplane Mueseum 60 years later where it is preserved as the oldest f [...]

Looking for a rewarding position?

  Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Is seeking volunteers to fill current and future positions on the Board of Directors. Interested applicants are invited to submit a Resume or obtain further information from: Michael Delfre, Executive Director 705-945-6242 ext 201 [...]

StrollerFit Comes to the Bushplane Centre

Free! Physical Activity and Health Education Program for new Moms and Babies will be at the Bushplane Centre Tuesdays 10-11am & Thursdays 12:30-1:30 pm. To register please contact Lisa Maidra at 705-759-2554, ext 2629 or lisa.maidra@saultcollege.ca This is a Community H [...]

Bushplane Hosts Coffee Break for the Alzheimer Society

On December 14th the Bushplane hosted another successful Coffee Break for the Alzheimer Society. With trays of delicious baking provided by the White Pines Field School, our lobby was buzzing with very happy visitors and festive fun. Our generous guests donated $104.2 [...]

Case's Music Presents: Live at The Bushplane - December 22nd 8pm

Case's Music Presents: Live at the Canadian Bushplane HeritageCentre James Case & The Aces Featuring..The Bijou Burlesque Revue & Variety Show Saturday December 22, 2012  8:00pm  Doors open at 7:00pm Tickets $30.00 in Advance, $40.00 at the door   [...]

Bushplane Musical Madness

Mike Haggith, Jason Hwang and HAGGITH Present: A Bushplane Benefit! On Saturday November 24th, HAGGITH along with Sykotyk Rampage and The Suicide Kings will play at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre in Sault Ste Marie Ontario! Festivities will begin at 8:00PM and go likely unti [...]

Gordon Pinsent visits the Bushplane Centre

Gordon Pinsent, Canadian Actor, Writer and Director took time from his busy schedule to visit the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.  Mr Pinsent narrated our award winning movie, Wildfires! A Firefighting Adventure in 3D Todd Fleet, curator and Edie Suriano, Marketing took Mr [...]

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Receives Award

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre received the Marketing Award at the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, 123rd Annual General Meeting & 2012 Awards Dinner.  Edie Suriano, Marketing & Promotions Coordinator received the award with CBHC President, Hugh MacDonald.&nb [...]

Author Gary Tracy Comes to the Bushplane Centre

Author Gary Tracy will be doing a reading and book signing on Thursday November 1, 2012 at 11 am Gary was orignally from Sault Ste. Marie and flew float planes in the Sault and Algoma.  He designs training programs for Canada's share in building the Douglas DC-10 airliner a [...]

The Great Canadian Canoe Draw Winner

Congratulations to Carolyn O'Connor who won the Great Canadian Canoe Raffle yesterday. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and supported our wonderful bushplane centre. Watch for news on our next raffle coming soon.

History Channel features Bushplane Centre

The History Channel is featuring the Bushplane Centre on Canadian Made. The segment, Foresting, travels from totem carves of Haida Gwaii to the forest fire bombers of Northern Ontario to the invention of newsprint in Nova Scotia.  Check out the segment Fridays at 11 am, 3 pm an [...]

Governor General of Canada comes to the Bushplane

The Staff at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre would like the thank Governor General, David Johnston and his wife Sharon, for taking time from their busy schedule to visit us at the Bushplane Centre today. It was a real pleasure to meet and tour with you! Pictures will follow

Bushplane Centre in Flight - Visitor Count Way Up

(August 2012 Media Release) Bushplane Centre in Flight Visitor Count Way Up—Now Building Regional Partnerships for the Future The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is enjoying one of its best summers on record. Executive Director Mike Delfre reported to the Board at the August [...]

Google Comes to The Bushplane

The google car made a visit to the Bushplane Centre.  Watch for the Bushplane on Google!

BUSHPLANE DAYS - Sept. 22 & 23rd, 2012

September 22 & 23rd at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre 9 am to 5 pm. MNR CL-415 waterbombing demonstration, MNR fire crew demos, FireSmart Display, Helicopter rides, Train Rides, Face painting, Carnival Games, Live Music, Spiderman [...]

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