The Canadian Museum of Flight is a volunteer-operated, non-profit aviation museum located at Langley Regional Airport in British Columbia. Established in 1977 and formally incorporated in 1998, it focuses on preserving BC’s aviation history with a collection of over 25 civilian, military, glider, and helicopter aircraft—six of which are airworthy.

Collection Highlights

Historic aircraft include Avro Canada CF‑100 Canuck, Beechcraft Model 18, Canadair CT‑114 Tutor, de Havilland Tiger Moth, Lockheed Starfighter, North American Harvard, Waco AQC‑6, and a rare Handley Page Hampden bomber.
Additional displays feature aircraft engines, aviation art, logbooks, cockpit relics, and restoration projects, with hands-on access encouraging tactile learning.

Restoration & Engagement
Driven by volunteers and overseen by a Board of Directors and advisory committees, the museum preserves and maintains airworthy aircraft. It hosts open-air restoration hangar days, community events like the Boundary Bay Airshow, and rotating themed exhibits.

Visitor Experience
Open daily (10:00–16:00) with donation-based admission. The ground-level layout provides wheelchair access, vehicle parking, gift shop, and family-friendly, accessible facilities. The museum can be browsed chronologically—WWI to present—offering engaging content for all ages.

Recent Developments
In 2024 the museum arranged relocation of its large DC‑3 to nearby Pitt Meadows Airport due to expansion constraints at Langley.

Assessment
The museum excels as a hands-on aviation heritage site, thanks to its extensive collection, volunteer-driven restorations, and interactive exhibits. It offers rare insight into BC aviation history. However, the intimate hangar-style space can feel tightly packed. Future growth could benefit from expanded exhibit halls and digital enhancements to preserve and share its unique collection.