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Where History Takes Flight
Open 10am to 4pm, 7 days a week
1910 Norseman Rd, North Saanich, BC
Contact us at: [email protected]

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A bit different style of “beaching” a floatplane! Unlike what is mostly seen on the west coast with Harbour Air’s aircraft and smaller Cessna types where a half car and hydraulic lifting gear picks the plane up from under and between the floats. This Norseman has 4 sets of wheels fitted at the dock and is pulled out with a tractor. To help steer the rear mounted wheels had steering poles to aid in maneuvering.

#noorduynnorseman #bushplane #floatplane #vintageaircraft #skiesmag

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So sad to see the Snowbirds gone I was able to catch them 5 times in 2+ years the first time when the Martin Mars took her final flight, second was SKYDRIVE 2025, then at the BC aviation museum which was just a flyby then they signed mine and @paultheairplaneenthusiast17 photos including my hat, then they did a show at Ogden point, and lastly to wrap it up they did flybys with 3 F-18 Hornets for the final time.

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Before the legendary Dehavilland Beaver came on scene, the Noorduyn Norseman filled the role as one of the key bush planes back in the late 30s and into the 1940s and onwards.

This is ZMX, One of the very few flying Noorduyn Norseman’s returning to Selkirk, MB yesterday for winter storage after coming down from Red Lake, ON

#norseman #bushplane #skiesmag #floatplane #vintage

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Sorry for not posting recently some stuff has happened but I want to share my most major update I am engaged to the most beautiful kind loving amazing girl @sweater_weathergem and she is from Port Alberni so I figured why not propose to her under the Heart of the Mars (she said yes) the pictures were taken by the wonderful and extremely talented @chipmkrbren.avp and also big thanks to my awesome coworkers at the @bcaviationmuseum for allowing me to have such a special moment done at the museum and also Thank you Lord for answering my prayers and giving me such a beautiful fiancè #engaged #proposal #martinmars

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Since today was the last performance and one of the last flights of the @cfsnowbirds , I wanted to reshare my experience of shooting the Snowbirds as they escorted Hawaii Mars on her final flight in August 2024.

This event was actually my first time seeing the Snowbirds in person, and it kicked off my obsession with both aircraft.

This summer I was lucky to have attended ALL THREE of the Snowbirds visits to the Victoria area, and have my photo of the Snowbirds and Hawaii signed by the team during their visit to @bcaviationmuseum .

In a time when our sovereignty as a country is being tested, the Snowbirds reaffirmed our identity as strong and free Canadians.

It is sad to see them retire, but man what a send off they've had!

Blue skies and tailwinds!

#cfsnowbirds
#tutoraircraft
#hawaiimars
#blueskiesandtailwinds

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Feeling grateful to the BC Aviation Museum for inviting BMT Group Services to enjoy an afternoon tour! We had a wonderful time exploring, learning and sharing in the story of flight in British Columbia.

This is a must-visit for anyone fascinated by the journey of flight!

Thank you for your warm hospitality! ✈️😊

#Thankful #BCAviationMuseum #AviationHistory #MuseumTour

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Todo lo que hicimos en 1 día en Victoria, BC 🇨🇦✨
(y sí… totalmente vale la pena hacerlo 🙌)

Tomamos el ferry desde Tsawwassen a las 8am y así aprovechamos el día 👇

📍 British Columbia Aviation Museum @bcaviationmuseum
Un lugar súper interesante si te gusta la aviación o vas con niños ✈️

📍 Royal BC Museum @royalbcmuseum
De mis favoritos… historia, cultura y exhibiciones muy bien hechas 👀

🍔 Murder Burger @eatmurderburger
100/10 si te gustan las smash burgers 😍 de verdad valen la parada

📍 Fisherman’s Wharf
Casitas flotantes de colores y pequeños restaurantes… se siente como un spot escondido 🐟

📍 Chinatown
Caminamos por el callejón más estrecho y tiene ese vibe histórico único 👀

📍 Parliament Buildings
Cerramos el día aquí… y verla al atardecer fue simplemente bellísimo ✨

Nos hospedamos en Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown, bien ubicado para moverte fácil y la vista muy bella 💚🙌

💡 Tip: si vas solo por el día, sí te alcanza perfecto para ver varios spots y disfrutar sin correr tanto

¿Te cuento qué hicimos el día 2?
¿Ya conocías Victoria?

#victoriabc #daytrip #latinaencanada #explorebc #travelwithkids

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As our 2026 Summer of Science comes to a close, we want to thank all participants, organizations and supporters for making the Passport to Science all it is!

Our season ending Grand Prize Draw will include a family pack of tickets to @scienceworldca, and you still have a few more days to enter. Collected stamps this season in your passport? Take a photo and send them our way, either on IG, Facebook or via email.

Remember, the fun doesn’t end just because summer is over! Our incredible partners run different programs, events and tours all year long. Be sure to check out all they have to offer.

@royalbcmuseum @dino_lab.inc @bcaviationmuseum @gorgewaterwaynaturehouse @victoriabutterflygardens @swanlakenature @eaglewingtours @viccomposted @centreoftheuniverse_

#PassportToScience #SummerOfScience #EventsVictoria #ScienceYYJ #BeCurious

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VICTORIA’S FAVOURITE TEACHER!

We’re teaming up with Build-a-Brain and the BC Aviation Museum to celebrate one incredible local teacher — chosen by YOU!

THE PRIZE PACKAGE:

Dino Lab Inc.
A FREE class tour + use of our dinosaur-themed private lunch/party room.

Build-a-Brain
A FREE in-classroom program of their choice, valued at $200.

BC Aviation Museum
A complimentary class museum tour + an age-appropriate educational program.

HOW TO NOMINATE & VOTE:

In the comments, tell us your school, teacher’s name, and why they ROCK!

Already see your teacher nominated? Vote for them in the comments!

Tag your teacher, parents, students and friends so they can join in and help get your favourite teacher more votes!

Open to teachers from schools in BC School District 61 (Greater Victoria) School District 62, and School District 63 (Saanich).

Nominations & voting close October 25th!
The winning teacher will be announced on Halloween — October 31st!

Let’s show our local teachers just how appreciated they are!

Dinosaurs. Science. Aviation.

#VictoriasFavouriteTeacher #DinoLabInc #BuildABrain #BCAviationMuseum

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The immense size and sound of the Philippine Mars was an incredible sight. Pete got right up next to our boat and gave us a great close up of this beautiful machine as they taxied for another test on Sproat Lake.

🎥: @tobyn_burton

#skiesmag #martinmars #philppinemars #flyingboat #warbird

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Been a while since I’ve done some hidden history. Today it’s about the Canadian Saunders ST-27 regional airliner!

Another forgotten Canadian aircraft that only saw 12 airframes produced. The Saunders ST-27 was designed as a conversion from the Dehavilland Heron. Built between 1969-1976 in Gimli, Manitoba the conversion utilized existing Heron fuselages and were stretched and modified. Weather radar was added and the Gypsy Queen piston engines were replaced with the legendary Pratt and Whitney PT6A turbine engines. Interestingly every system onboard was pneumatic. The aircraft’s future was hampered by lack of FAA certification. Funding was also tough for the company with only a few sales to Canadian and one Columbian operator. Bearskin Lake Air Service, Air Atonabee and Voyageur Air are the main few Canadian companies to have flown it. Ultimately the project fell apart after Manitoba rescinded funding in 1976.

The aircraft in these photos is CFLOL (minus slide 2), airframe number 6, built in 1973 I believe. She is currently stored in pieces outside in a years full of other historic Canadian aircraft near St. Andrews airport, just north of Winnipeg.

#aviationhistory #saundersst27 #dehavillandheron #forgottenaircraft #skiesmag

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Anybody else missing the roar of this iconic water bomber scooting along Sprout Lake🤷🏼

I’ve had these photos for awhile, from the last week the Martin Mars was preparing for its final flight ✈️

#photooftheday
#coulsonaviation
#explore
#adventure
#martinmarswaterbomber

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