The Canadian Vickers Vedette was the first commercial aircraft designed and manufactured in Canada and it played an important role for the Royal Canadian Air Force and Government in the 1920’s. It took more than 100 volunteers over 20 years to complete our flight-worthy Vedette replica!
Museum programming and events will resume after the museum's grand opening in early 2022.
The new museum will be one of Winnipeg’s premier venues for special events, meetings, and celebrations.
The extraordinary history of aviation in Canada is preserved in the aircraft and stories of our collection.
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Long before realizing the economic, social, educational, and cultural benefits, Manitobans will feel immense pride when the new Royal Aviation Museum opens.
Storytelling is a commonality across all cultures. We use stories to inspire, educate, and entertain.
The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada was established more than 40 years ago by a small group of visionaries committed to preserving Canada’s distinct aviation heritage. The museum remains one of Canada’s largest and most complete aviation heritage collections.
The new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada has defined a set of beliefs and behaviours to reinforce among its target audiences. When everyone believes in the purpose, vision and values, it creates an authentic brand experience.
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