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Address:
65 Carl Hall Rd
Phone:
(416) 638-6078
Hours:
Thursday -Saturday from 10-4, but appointments may be made
at other times by calling
Admission:
$4 for adults and $2 for students and
seniors thereafter.
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Overview:
Opened in September 2000, the Toronto Areospace Museum
(TAS ) offers special activities in coordination with the
Toronto Aviation and Aircraft Show. The museum is located in
the orginal de Haviland Canada aircraft factory, situated
within the former Canadian Forces Base- Downsview.
The development of the TAS has been supported by a
devoted group of volunteers who wanted to ensure the
preservation of Toronto’s aviation history. Many
restoration projects are ongoing. A major project has been
the restoration of the Lancaster Bomber, which was flown by
thousands of Canadians during W.W.II and is seen as a symbol
of sacrifice and freedom. In 1965 this aircraft was painted
in camouflage and mounted on the waterfront across from the
Canadian National Exhibition grounds. Corrosion and
vandalism put it in danger of being lost and there are only
a few left in the world. Now it has being rescued and is
being restored to perfect condition. Another must see is the
full-scale metal replica of the famous Avro Arrow, which was
designed and built in Toronto.
Other attractions include historic and state-of-the art
simulators, interactive displays and fascinating artifacts
in addition to the ever-growing collection of military
civilian and experimental aircraft. Group tours are
available and there is a reference library for research
purposes as well as a giftshop.
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