What's Here
What’s Here:
Our Library and Resource Center
Book Collection:
The Library & Resource Centre has also prepared detailed background information, including biographies, on the Hospital Hill Memorial located on the north side of Pat Bay (YYJ) airfield and on the Port Hardy mural, which is mounted on the wall of the Museum’s Norseman Room.
- Hospital Hill Memorial—Fallen Airmen of the Empire
- Port Hardy Mural
What’s Here: Our Artifacts
The BC Aviation Museum collects and preserves material related to the aviation and aerospace history of British Columbia and Canada. The museum’s collection consists of over 10, 000 artifacts including aircraft, models, costumes, ephemera, and more, conveying thousands of stories. An impressive 40% of the collection is on display, with the remainder cared for in secure, climate-controlled storage.
Conducting research? Looking for a specific item? Please email us at [email protected].
Donation offers of objects or artwork to the BCAM collection should be directed to Artifacts Manager, Rosemary Kemp at [email protected]. Please include a description and photographs of the item(s), and any historical information possible in your inquiry.
Please note: the BC Aviation Museum does not accept unsolicited offers of donations at the front desk. All offers of artifacts and artwork for donation MUST be made via email to the Artifacts Manager.
What’s Here: Our Archives
In complement to the repository of information in the Library & Resource Centre, BCAM’s Archives are mandated to collect and preserve archival material related to the Museum, and the aviation history of BC and Canada.
The Archives includes many fonds donated to the Museum, consisting of material ranging from personal wartime letters to the research of aviation authors. The archive also holds the records of the BC RCAF Aircrew Association and the Western Canada Chapter of the Ninety-Nines.
The Archives can be accessed during normal Museum hours with the assistance of Library staff.
Donation offers of aviation-related books or archival material, including photographs, logbooks, personal documents, etc. should be directed to Library and Archives Manager Keith Ogilvie at [email protected].
What’s Here: Children’s Area
Our children’s area consists of plane pedal carts, flight simulators, interactive aircraft, and an array of hands-on aviation themed displays. This area is located in our Main Hangar.
All children must be supervised at all times.
Consider purchasing an Annual Pass so you and your family can visit the children’s area whenever you’d like!
What’s Here: Restoration
The British Columbia Aviation Museum restoration facility is adjacent to the Main Display Hangar and public access is welcome (accompanied by a tour guide). The restoration hangar is always crowded with projects and is especially busy on Thursdays which is our ‘work day’. The 5,000 square foot hangar includes wood working, metal working, instrument repair, and storage areas for parts.
Many, but not all, of the Museum’s aircraft have been restored or refurbished within our restoration facility. Some of our aircraft were restored before the hangar was built in 1997, while others, like our Vickers Viscount, are too large to fit into the restoration facility. Despite having a restoration facility, a handful of our aircraft were received in flying condition and have been maintained within the display hangars.
Past restorations include the North American Harvard Mk. II, the Auster AOP 6, the Lincoln Sport, and the 7/8 scale SE 5a. Visits to these aircraft within the display hangars will reveal the skill and dedication of the many volunteers who contributed their talents so generously.
Currently, we have three restoration projects in progress with the Lancaster FM104 restoration taking place in the restoration hangar, and the CF-104 Starfighter and Piasecki restorations occurring in various locations throughout the museum.
What’s Here: Gift Shop
Our gift shop is open to everyone and includes an array of specialty BCAM and general aviation merchandise, ranging from unique artwork and souvenirs to clothing. Bags, and toys.
We are planning on updating our gift shop in the new year, so please bear with us as we reorganize products, and some mild construction takes place.