When powered flight became a reality in the early 1900s, women were there from the beginning. Women have not always been visible in the story of Canada’s aviation history. They had to fight for every opportunity to participate and advance in the field. In the process, they made significant contributions to aviation in Canada.
Learn about some of the women, past and present, whose passion, persistence and skill shaped aviation and bush flying in Canada.
What are you passionate about? Grab a sticky note and tell us!
A classic Bushplane Museum exhibit, the Flight Adventure Simulator is located at the entrance of the Children’s Centre
Choose from three four-minute flights, each highlighting different interesting features of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma, in northern Ontario.
Feel the thrill of the engines starting; the float plane lifting off the water; unique aerial views; and the always tense landings… all from our comfortable five-seat cockpit.
Considered a mild thrill attraction, visitors of all ages—but especially the children—love this fun and unique exhibit!
Our Wildfires Theatre is a must-see attraction at the museum. With 4 educational and inspiring movies playing all day, covering a wide range of topics. Learn about wildfires and forest conservation efforts with our “Wildfires!” and “Gone Forest Fire Fighting!” movies. Or learn more about key figures in aviation as well as ecology with our “Blake” and “Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope” movies.
Wildfires! is an award-winning 2011 movie by Science North that takes you into the heart of a major forest fire. Experience how fires are created and how they are controlled from the air and on the ground by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous ethologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall-Reasons for Hope, is 2023 film that journeys around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Featured stories include the re-introduction of the American Bison by the Blackfeet Nation, the Sudbury Regreening Story.
The 1991 film by Lloyd Walton for the Ministry of Natural Resources about city-slicker Jack Minor’s first season as a FireRanger in Northern Ontario. It’s an adventure, but he doesn’t do much fishing!
Climb a forest fire tower and see if you can spot any new fires. The original fire towers were 80 to 100 feet tall and were built on high ground in order to have the maximum field of vision for spotting forest fires. Our 30 foot high example provides an excellent view overlooking the bushplane museum display floor.
Visit a reproduction of a forest ranger’s office, complete with a radio link to the fire tower.
Visit a reproduction of a 1940’s bush camp. Bush camps were used as temporary homes for forest firefighting crews.
View our collection of vintage fire pumps and railway speeders!
See the results from working lightning strike recorders in action.
Then visit our Wildfires Theatre to participate in a modern forest fire protection response.
Drawing from decades of research by the world’s most renowned living ethologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall, “Reasons for Hope” takes viewers on a heartening global journey. Its purpose is to spotlight uplifting stories that can motivate individuals to make a positive impact on their world.
The documentary showcases various narratives, such as the Northern Bald Ibis’s majestic migration over the Alps, the successful reintroduction of American Bison by the Blackfeet Nation, the globally recognized Sudbury Regreening Story, and the inspiring initiatives led by youth within Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program. These stories are interwoven with archival footage chronicling Jane’s early days as a chimpanzee researcher.
Throughout the film, the message centers on Jane’s four pillars of hope, which signify a tremendous sense of optimism for the future: the remarkable capabilities of the human mind, the resilience of nature, the strength and commitment of young people, and the unconquerable human spirit.
Jane Goodall has transformed our perspective on the world we inhabit. Embark on this voyage of inspiration and hope alongside her.
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