680 Wihuri Road
May 24th, 2025Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg with us. An all-day event with guided bus tours of the base and both indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family to learn about our history, connect with our community and inspire our future. Take a walk through the memory lane from RCAF Station Winnipeg’s official opening in April 1925 through to becoming a major base for training pilot, navigators, observers and wireless operators during WWII to today as we continue the proud tradition of training aircrews and providing search and rescue capability to Canadians.
Venez célébrer avec nous le 100e anniversaire de la base des Forces canadiennes de Winnipeg. Une journée complète d’activités avec des visites guidées de la base en bus et des activités intérieures et extérieures pour toute la famille afin de découvrir notre histoire, de tisser des liens avec notre communauté et d’inspirer notre avenir. Faites un retour dans le passé, de l’ouverture officielle de la base de l’ARC de Winnipeg en avril 1925 à son rôle de base majeure pour la formation des pilotes, des navigateurs, des observateurs et des opérateurs radio pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, jusqu’à aujourd’hui, alors que nous poursuivons la fière tradition de formation des équipages et de recherche et sauvetage au service des Canadiens.
Please note the bus tour is not wheelchair accessible. Outdoor activities are wheelchair accessible.
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
10:00 am – 3:50 pm – CFB Winnipeg Base Bus Tour (Indoor/Outdoor)
· Video information brief in Building 90 Theatre
· Bus Tour is not wheelchair accessible
· Security screening prior to loading bus
· Must remain on bus for the duration of the tour (approximately 30 min)
· No food or drink on the bus
· Bus departs approximately every 10 minutes
· No registration required!
10:30 am – 1:00 pm Performances by the RCAF Band (Outdoor)
· Enjoy performances by the RCAF Band
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Hourly Aerial Activities (Outdoor)
· Aerial activities on the hour that include Dash-8 and CC-130 Hercules fly pasts and a Search and Rescue Parachute Drop
· Please note: Events subject to change based on weather and/or operational requirements
ALL DAY EVENTS (10:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Food Trucks (Outdoor)
· Take a break and grab lunch or a snack
Displays (Indoor)
· Videos / Presentations
· Historical Artifacts
· Photo Stand-ins
Search and Rescue Gear (Indoor)
· See the variety of gear the Search and Rescue (SAR) technicians use in their operations
Military/ Vehicle Displays (Outdoor)
· Military Police
· Field kitchen
· Command post / operations centre
· Tactical armoured vehicles
· Howitzer artillery vehicle
· Small arms display
· Fire Truck – including hose spray
· Recruiting Centre
Mock Fitness Test (Indoor)*
· Bring running shoes and comfortable clothes and attempt a modified military fitness test
WHAT TO BRING?
· Cash for kit shops (and food vendors in case of card issues)
· Gym shoes and comfortable clothing for those who want to participate in the FORCE Test.
· Water bottle and sunscreen.
· A phone or tablet with internet access to view videos on the bus.
In regards to the weather forecast: Outdoor events will go on as scheduled if there is light rain. Outdoor events will be cancelled if there are heavy downpours or thunderstorms. Cancellations will NOT be posted.
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