Bagotville Air Defence Museum

Bagotville Air Defence Museum at 3 Wing Bagotville is a Canadian Forces museum dedicated to Canadian military aviation in Quebec and Royal Canadian Air Force missions. The museum began presenting large-scale exhibitions in 1997 and opened its doors in June 1997. Exhibits include Wings of the North, State of Alert, Of Wings and Men and Face to Face, with collection hardware including a CF-18 Hornet fighter, Orenda engine, Bofors anti-aircraft gun, flight-simulator equipment, and First and Second World War artifacts. The operator currently lists daily public hours of 09:00–17:00 through September 7, 2026; seasonal, construction, and renovation notices can change access, so confirm the current calendar before travel. Current admission is $18 for adults, $11 for students, $13 for seniors, and free for veterans and active-duty Canadian Armed Forces members and their families. CF-18 virtual-reality simulator sessions cost $25 for 20 minutes and require a reservation. The museum is partially accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Visitor address: 6513 Chemin des Aviateurs, La Baie, Quebec G7B 3N8, Canada; follow current operator and base-entry guidance.