MBiz | Summer 2022

SUMMER ATTRACTIONS

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For another exciting option, the brand spanking new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is ready to take off on its inaugural summer flight! “It’s a totally brand new building located on the Winnipeg International Airport Campus at 2088 Wellington Ave.,” says Brent Phillips, vice-president of marketing. “The museum has a new focus on telling the stories of aviation featuring some of the heroes, pioneers and innovators of aviation in Western Canada.” The museum has also made a strong commitment to truth and reconciliation, and Phillips says the story of the impact of aviation on Indigenous people is woven throughout the exhibits. The new 86,000-square-foot, two-storey building is a state-of-the-art destination with 17 exhibit zones featuring more than 20 aircraft, including bush planes, military aircraft, commercial aircraft and more than 70,000 artifacts. Some airplanes, including a Snowbird, are suspended from the ceiling. The second-floor observation lounge over- looks the airport runways for some “plane- spotting.” And the walkway will give you a

bird’s eye view of the entire museum. The building has banquet space, large multi-purpose classroom areas and a cof- fee kiosk adjacent to the Galaxy Explora- tion Zone for children (toddlers up to 10 years old). And the new gift shop, Landing Zone Boutique, is open for business. Visitors can look forward to getting busy in the science of flight interactive exhibits, visiting the mechanics’ workshop in the engine room and trying out interactive features that demonstrate effects like engine noises. And they definitely won’t want to miss the immersive exhibit called The Ghost of Charron Lake. “When you step into the exhibit, the lighting effects and soundscape make you feel like you are at the bottom of the lake with the aircraft while a video tells the story of the recovery of the aircraft from the lake,” says Phillips. “It’s very cool.” ■ The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is for all ages and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Free guided tours start at 2 p.m. daily and group tour bookings are available by arrangement, while self- guided tours can take place anytime. For more information, including about admissions and passes, visit royalaviationmuseum.com.

The 86,000-square-foot building features 17 exhibit zones that will appeal to visitors of all ages. Supplied photos

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