North Bay Aviation Expo is happening Saturday, June 7th, 2025 – between 10 AM and 2 PM. We will have many community partners hosting the community for engaging activities, including: Jack Garland Airport, 22-Wing, Voyageur Aviation, MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources), COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association), NAV Canada, Executive Aviation, Canadore College and United Way.
Collect your Aviation Expo "Passport" at your first location on June 7 and receive at stamp at each location. After you receive a stamp from every location you may enter to win an aviation themed gift basket!
🎓 Canadore College Aviation Campus
Canadore College Aviation Campus welcomes the community for tours, showcasing aircraft and upgraded labs, and check out our new simulation capabilities!
📍 55 Aviation Avenue, North Bay | Time: 10am to 2pm
🏛️ Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence
The Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence offers a fascinating look into Canada’s rich aerospace and air defence history. Explore exhibits, artifacts, and stories that showcase the evolution of military aviation and its impact on national security.
📍 22 Wing/CFB Hornell Heights, North Bay | Time: 10am to 2pm
🗼 Nav Canada Tower Tours
Nav Canada is offering Tower Tours at the old terminal, giving the public a rare behind-the-scenes look at air traffic services in action. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see how aviation operations are managed from above!
📍 50 Terminal St, North Bay (Old Terminal) | Time: 10am to 2pm
✈️ Voyageur Aviation
Voyageur Aviation is offering a rare glimpse inside its 200,000-square-foot Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility! Connect with aviation professionals, explore a Kids’ Zone featuring hands-on STEM activities, and visit booths from aviation groups.
📍 1500 Airport Road, North Bay | Time: 10am to 2pm
🌲 Ministry of Natural Resources
The Ministry of Natural Resources is opening its hangar for tours, giving visitors the chance to meet pilots and get up close with their fleet of aircraft, including EC130 helicopters, a 415 Waterbomber, and more. Plus, keep an eye out—Smokey the Bear might make a special appearance!
📍 40 Voodoo Crescent | Time: 10am to 2pm
✈️ Executive Aviation
Executive Aviation Join us for an up-close look at the powerful equipment that keeps aircraft moving on the ground! Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, students, and families—come see what it takes to keep planes ready for takeoff!
📍 North Bay Jack Garland Airport, 40 Jack Garland Dr., Lot A | Time: 10am to 2pm
🛬 North Bay Jack Garland Airport
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of all things aviation! North Bay Jack Garland Airport will feature a static display of different types of equipment used for flight and airport operations. The terminal will host a scavenger hunt and an exhibit of pictures about the history of Jack Garland Airport.
Aviation Themed Contest: Come to the Terminal dressed as a pilot, flight attendant, aircraft mechanic, a NAV flight specialist, wear your favourite cardboard aircraft or anything aviation themed! Use your imagination!
Small prizes for;
Also, create a cardboard aircraft and come to the Terminal to be included in the cardboard aircraft race for ages 4-10.
📍 North Bay Jack Garland Airport, 40 Jack Garland Dr., Lot A | Time: 9am Start