This July 4th, we’re kicking off our Art on the Apron vendor market with a Dock Celebration day fundraiser! Around this time last year, our dock was destroyed. It has taken us a lot of time, money and hard work to rebuild it to be better than it was. We wanna celebrate that hard work and we want you there with us!
Enjoy a wide variety of fun things and activities;
The Dock Celebration Day will be July 4th @ 10am – 4pm.
Admission to the apron (our waterfront space) is by donation
This event is to raise funds for our Future Impact Project. Consider donating to help support the Bushplane Museum.
The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is bringing our Art on the Apron event back as part of our Dock Celebration Day! Come enjoy local artistry and craftsmanship out on the apron this summer! This is a rain-or-shine event so be sure to attend no matter the weather!
This 2-day Vendor Market Features
This vendor market will be during July 4th & 5th @ 10am – 4pm
Admission to the apron (our waterfront space) is by donation
This event is to raise funds for our Future Impact Project. Consider donating to help support the Bushplane Museum.
art on the apron
The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is launching an auction of a custom Ontario Provincial Air Service (OPAS) inspired electric guitar made by Kevin McAuley. Earlier this year, Kevin gifted this custom piece to the Bushplane Museum to be auctioned off as part of our summer fundraiser.
Founder of Goulais River Guitars, Kevin creates unique musical instruments. With a lifelong passion for both music and aviation, Kevin first began his career as an Aircraft Mechanic in the early 1970s in the same hangar that now serves as the CBHC’s home.
This guitar is modelled after the famous Flying V guitar built by the Gibson Guitar Company. It was created using aircraft sheet metal and incorporating details used in the painting of the aircraft used by the OPAS. It is currently on display in the front lobby of the museum. If you are considering participating in the auction, here are the details:
To see the guitar in action and hear it played for the first time, buy a ticket to our Cory Marks concert. Country Rock singer Cory Marks will be playing it during his headliner concert on June 11th. Tickets are available now at bushplane.com/corymarks. Get yours before they are sold out!
All proceeds from the silent auction and Cory Marks concert support the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre’s Future Impact Project, which includes replacement of roofing material and other essential facility upgrades that ensure the long-term sustainability of the museum.
Starting during our inaugural Summer Takes Flight Festival, the Bushplane Museum will be having Food Truck Thursdays ALL summer! Experience the finest that local Soo Cuisine has to offer with different food trucks offering a variety of mouth-watering delicacies to enjoy. Delicious food and a great waterfront view, what’s not to love? This is a rain or shine event so be sure to come enjoy the food no matter the weather.
Each Thursday evening will have activities to enjoy while you eat, with the Cory Marks concert kicking off on the first day of our Food Truck Thursdays this summer.
Entry to the apron on June 11th is by Cory Marks Admission only. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE.
For every other Food Truck Thursday, no admission is required, just come and have a great time!
June 11th @ 5pm – 7pm : Cory Marks
This event is to raise funds for our Future Impact Project. Consider donating to help support the Bushplane Museum.
CBHC presents a fun-filled 4-day summer festival fundraising event! This June, our Summer Takes Flight Festival is sure to be the highlight of the Soo! With different activities each day, you definitely don’t want to miss out! This is a rain-or-shine event so be sure to attend no matter the weather!
There’s something for everyone during our Summer Takes Flight festival;
Buy your tickets for the Cory Marks Concert, general admission is $40.00 & VIP tickets are $100. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
Buy your tickets to our Summer Art Programming classes at $5 per person & free with CBHC membership. BUY TICKETS
ALL OTHER EVENTS ART BY DONATION!
This event is to raise funds for our Future Impact Project. Consider donating to help support the Bushplane Museum.
Get ready to sparkle, Sault Ste. Marie!
The Sault Ste. Marie Rock N Gem Show is coming to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre from June 5th- 7th, 2026, and it’s going to be a dazzling experience you won’t want to miss!
This is your chance to explore over 400 tables filled with top-quality crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and so much more!
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your crystal journey, there’s something for everyone. Meet our amazing vendors, discover new treasures, and be part of the excitement—let’s make this a weekend to remember!
Event Details:
Dates: June 5th -7th, 2026
Location: Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre – 50 Pim St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Hours:
• Friday: 10am – 8pm
• Saturday: 10am – 8pm
• Sunday: 10am – 8pm
Tickets:
• $3 single
• $7 family
• Kids 5 and under: FREE! (Tickets available at the door)
For more info, visit cangems.ca and silvercove.net.
Don’t forget to follow Silver Cove on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook for sneak peeks, updates, and fun mineral content!
Let’s rock this show!
Starting during our inaugural Summer Takes Flight Festival, the Bushplane Museum will be having Food Truck Thursdays ALL summer! Experience the finest that local Soo Cuisine has to offer with different food trucks offering a variety of mouth-watering delicacies to enjoy. Delicious food and a great waterfront view, what’s not to love? This is a rain or shine event so be sure to come enjoy the food no matter the weather.
Each Thursday evening will have activities to enjoy while you eat, with the Cory Marks concert kicking off on the first day of our Food Truck Thursdays this summer.
Entry to the apron on June 11th is by Cory Marks Admission only. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE.
For every other Food Truck Thursday, no admission is required, just come and have a great time!
June 11th @ 5pm – 7pm : Cory Marks
This event is to raise funds for our Future Impact Project. Consider donating to help support the Bushplane Museum.
The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is launching Art on the Apron as part of our inaugural Summer Takes Flight Festival! Come enjoy local artistry and craftsmanship out on the apron this summer! This is a rain-or-shine event so be sure to attend no matter the weather!
This 2-day Vendor Market Features
This vendor market will be during June 13th & 14th @ 10am – 4pm
Admission to the apron (our waterfront space) is by donation
This event is to raise funds for our Future Impact Project. Consider donating to help support the Bushplane Museum.
art on the apron
CBHC presents a fun-filled 4-day summer festival fundraising event! This June, our Summer Takes Flight Festival is sure to be the highlight of the Soo! With different activities each day, you definitely don’t want to miss out! This is a rain-or-shine event so be sure to attend no matter the weather!
There’s something for everyone during our Summer Takes Flight festival;
Buy your tickets for the Cory Marks Concert, general admission is $40.00 & VIP tickets are $100. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
All other events are admission by donation!
This event is to raise funds for our Future Impact Project. Consider donating to help support the Bushplane Museum.
Join us for 8 action-packed, fun and interactive weeks for our 2026 Bushplane Summer Camps. Our summer camps have it all, from themed field trips to fun games, make sure your child doesn’t miss out on an epic summer this 2026.
The Bushplane museum offers summer camps for interchanging age ranges of 5-7 years old, 7 – 10 yrs old, and 7 -12 for our special Bushplane Curtain Call camp. Each camp runs from Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm with extended hours from 8:30am – 4:30pm. For more information, visit our summer camps page.
Park visits, field trips, nature tours, and other outdoor activities.
Painting, crafts, music, theatre, and dance.
Races, obstacle courses, and other friendly competitions.
Hands-on experiments, nature discovery, and science crafts.
July 6 – 10 : Lift Off Labs (5-7 yrs)
July 13 – 17 : Aero Queens (7-10 yrs) **girls only**
July 20 – 24 & July 27 – 31 : Bushplane Curtain Call (7-12 yrs) **two week camp**
Aug 10 – 14 : Castle Quests (5-7 yrs)
Aug 17 – 21 : Sky Builders Academy (7-10 yrs)
Aug 24 – 28 : Map Masters (5-7 yrs)
Aug 31 – Sept 4 : Critter Quests (5-7 yrs)
