Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Ontario

This interpretative centre has been designed to depict the role of the airplane opening up the north. It also defines the northern experience and heritage as it relates to aviation. This stems from fire fighting, mining exploration, transportation and medical services used to open up the north. The displays are educational and informative tools that explain how aircraft were used as a means to this end.

This project is sited at the existing hangar which was used by the Ministry of Natural Resources to build, service and repair fire fighting aircraft since the 1920’s. This building is considered to be an important part of aviation, as the craft.

The most recent project was the integration of a virtual theatre that currently houses “The Wings Over the North” exhibit, done in conjunction with Science North.

architect of record - david ELLIS architect
design and project management
david ELLIS architect

Published: Perspectives Magazine, 1000 Architects, Ontario Architects Association, Architecture Week-Poster