North Bay Aviation Expo 2025
June 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
North Bay Aviation Expo – Saturday, June 7. Get ready to explore aviation with one exciting Expo – hosted across several key sites in our community!
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Participating organizations include:
Voyageur Aviation Corp., Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence, YYB Jack Garland Airport, Canadore College Aviation Campus, NAV CANADA, Executive Aviation, Ministry of Natural Resources, and more!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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;
• most creative
• best overall
• funniest
• cutest
• family themed
• most creative
• best overall
• funniest
• cutest
• family themed
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
We invite you to experience all North Bay has to offer in aviation. Below are more scheduled events—we’re looking forward to celebrating with you!
Event: Drive-In Movie Night
Cost: $25 per vehicle (Pre-registration required)
Date: June 7, 2025
Location: 1500 Airport Road, North Bay
Time: Gates open at 8:00 PM
Date: June 7, 2025
Location: 1500 Airport Road, North Bay
Time: Gates open at 8:00 PM
Voyageur Aviation and Centraide Northeast Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario are hosting a family-friendly Drive-In Movie Night! Enjoy a fun-filled evening under the stars, while supporting a great cause. Bring your snacks, tune in, and settle in for a night of entertainment for all ages! There is a cost to register. Registration is required – visit https://uwcneo.com/get-involved/events/drive-in-movie-night
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Event: COPA Introductory Flights
Date: June 7 & 8, 2025
Location: Northern Heights Aviation Hangar, 30 Roundel Dr, North Bay
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Details: Registered participants will receive their scheduled flight time and event information in advance.
Location: Northern Heights Aviation Hangar, 30 Roundel Dr, North Bay
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Details: Registered participants will receive their scheduled flight time and event information in advance.
The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) is offering FREE Discovery Flights for youth aged 8 to 18, providing them with an unforgettable opportunity to experience flight firsthand! This exciting initiative allows young aviation enthusiasts to take to the skies in a small aircraft, sparking their curiosity and passion for flying while introducing them to the world of aviation.
YOU MUST REGISTER!
All participants must complete COPA’s Discover Aviation Program Waiver to take part.
You may fill out the waiver online: https://form.jotform.com/221094304958256
You may fill out the waiver online: https://form.jotform.com/221094304958256
Or, download the printable PDF version: https://copanational.org/…/Discover%20Aviation%20Waiver…
Completed forms must be emailed to [email protected] to finalize registration.
