Biplane Rides
Feeling adventurous? Wondering what its like to fly in a vintage aircraft? Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
Whether to mark a special occasion, to celebrate an anniversary or to experience a thrilling moment, this is a unique and memorable gift idea.
The Waco UPF-7
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is excited to announce the return of another amazing season of vintage flight experiences over the Capital. As of May, visitors will be able to fly aboard a Waco UPF-7, an open cockpit biplane circa 1939.
Tours Offered
Five tours are offered for everybody’s enjoyment, so strap on your helmet and goggles and get ready…
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First Flight
Feel the wind in your hair and experience aviation as it was in the 1930s! This ride provides an introduction to flying at its best – in a vintage open-cockpit biplane.
Parliament Hill Tour
Strap on your aviator’s cap and goggles and get a bird’s eye view of Parliament Hill and downtown Ottawa.
Gatineau Hills Tour
Travel back in time as you soar serenely aloft the Gatineau River, viewing historic Gatineau Park, the Chelsea River dams, and the original river-logging route that helped found the City of Ottawa. Includes the Parliament Hill Tour on the return leg.
Eco Tour
Enjoy an extensive flight over the federal Gatineau Park with a close up look at Champlain lookout. This flight includes panoramic vistas of the entire Gatineau Park. Aerial views of the secluded lakes and river systems that have made this park world famous and the farmlands of Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario make this ride a must see! Includes the Parliament Hill tour on the return leg.
Vintage Wings Tour
Two amazing museums and two sensational biplane rides make this tour a must for the hardcore aviation enthusiast! The adventure begins at the Canada Aviation & Space Museum where you will board the aircraft for a flight across the river to Gatineau, to visit Canada’s largest collection of historic flying aircraft at the Vintage Wings of Canada. Meet your enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide who will give you an hour-long, guided, behind the scenes tour of this impressive collection. If you are lucky you may even see some of their rare aircraft patrolling the skies around the Gatineau airport. After your Vintage Wings experience, you will be flown back to the Canada Aviation Museum. If you have ever wanted to hear the historic howl of a Merlin engine powered Spitfire, Mustang or Hurricane in flight, this double-adventure tour is for you!
Ottawa Valley Tour
See the local farmland and rural areas of the Ottawa Valley and transport yourself back in time to the famous barnstorming era of the 1920's.
Please refer to the fees table at the bottom of this page for more information on rates for these tours.
General Information
The Waco, operated by Central Aviation Inc., will take off daily from the Museum from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The aircraft seats up to two passengers at a time. Helmets and goggles will be provided to the passengers.
Fees and Reservations
For reservations, ticket and gift-certificate purchase, please call 613-316-7229. Payments can be made by cash, credit card or by cheque payable to Central Aviation Inc.
| Tour | Per person* |
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*Prices based on two passengers per flight. Taxes not included. |
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| First Flight | $ 60 |
| Parliament Hill Tour | $ 79 |
| Gatineau Hills Tour | $ 120 |
| Eco Tour | $ 160 |
| Vintage Wings Tour | $ 160 |
| Ottawa Valley Tour | $ 120 |
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is happy to offer its visitors other amazing ways of flying over the Capital with the Helicopter Rides.
Looking for another great gift idea? Why not offer unlimited access to discover and explore Canada’s innovation heritage treasures with a membership to our 3 museums: 3 museums… 1 card.
