Open House

General / Event
• When is the Open House?
The Open House is on August 17 & 18, 2024.
• What time is the Open House
The event runs from 10:00am – 4:00pm each day.
• Is there an admission cost?
The event is admission by donation to the Museum. You can pay as little or as much as you’d like, and proceeds go towards the Museum’s restoration, acquisition, and operational costs.
• Will there be food?
Yes, several food trucks will be available each day offering a variety of food. See the Food Trucks info below for more details. The BC Aviation Museum will be selling frozen treats to keep you cool!
• Is there water available?
Bottled water will be available for purchase.
• Is there seating available?
There will be chairs and tables provided near the food trucks for eating. Limited seating is available throughout the Museum.
• What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept all forms of payment: cash, card, cheque!
• Is this event indoor or outdoor?
Both! We utilize both our indoor hangar space and outdoor lawn space during this event. Shade will be provided for outdoor seating areas.
• What will the weather be like?
The weather is typically hot and sunny. Please come prepared with proper sun protection. Shaded areas will be available.
• Is this a family friendly event?
Yes, there is something here for every member of the family! We are proud to offer interactive, up-close encounters with aircraft that are sure to entertain, no matter the age. See our Food Trucks / Exhibitors page to learn more about what will be available on the weekend. We ask that children remain supervised at all times.

Location / Parking
• Where does the event take place?
The Open House is hosted by the BC Aviation Museum. Our address is: 1910 Norseman Road, North Saanich BC. We are located on the Victoria International Airport.
• Can I take the bus?
Yes! The bus #88 stops at on Canora Road at the end of our access road (Norseman Road). If you are coming from Victoria, busses #71 and #72 will take you to McTavish Exchange where you can catch bus #88. Please plan your route using your favourite map or transit app prior to your journey.
• Is there an area to secure my bike?
We have a bike rack available on our front lawn.
• Where can I park?

There are two areas south of the Museum available for public parking. The southern-most lot is a gravel lot owned by the Peninsula Baseball and Softball Association (PBSA). In between the PBSA lot and the Museum is a grass field. Both areas will be marked, and volunteers will be on site to guide vehicles at the field. Please be aware that the grass field is uneven terrain. Anyone with accessibility or mobility concerns may be dropped off at the Museum.
Please be aware that you will need to walk from your vehicle to the Museum, which takes an estimated 5 minutes. The Museum’s parking lots will be reserved for accessible parking and accessible drop-off/pick-up only.
The Museum is grateful for the assistance of Pendray Farms, Victoria Airport Authority, and Peninsula Baseball and Softball Association for allowing use of their property for parking.
• Is accessible parking available?
The Museums parking lot, accessed by Norseman Road, will be reserved for accessible parking and drop-off/pick up only. Parking spaces in this lot are limited, so please consider dropping off any persons with accessibility needs and parking your vehicle in at the baseball diamond or field.