Historic Sites of Manitoba: The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (2088 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg)

This museum, which opened in 1974, is situated on the grounds of the Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg. Previously known as the Western Canada Aviation Museum, in late 2014, Queen Elizabeth II granted permission for it to use the term “Royal” in its name. It opened at a new location in May 2022.

A CT-114 Tutor jet, flown by the Snowbirds, is now part of the museum's collection. The aircraft, originally designed as a jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force, was officially adopted in 1963. The museum received the Tutor, designated CT-114004, as a donation from the RCAF.

Exhibit in the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada at its former location

Exhibit in the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada at its former location (January 2012)
Source: George Penner

Aircraft on display at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

Aircraft on display at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (June 2022)
Source: George Penner

Vickers Vedette at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

Vickers Vedette at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (June 2022)
Source: George Penner

CT-114 Tutor at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

CT-114 Tutor at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (June 2025)
Source: George Penner

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.90119, W97.22477
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Historic Sites of Manitoba: H. A. Oaks Plaque (2088 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg)

Sources:

Western Canada Aviation Museum

This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 29 June 2025

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