Upcoming Temporary Exhibits:
October 2025: “War Time Knitting: Remembrance and Recognition”, an initiative created and formed in recognition of the many Canadian men and women who served their country during WWII and the achievements of Canadian women who knit garments for the comfort of those enlisted. Exhibit features 31 hand knit items on loan from the Four Seasons Fibre Group . These items were made specifically for this exhibit using patterns from the Monarch Book of patterns published in 1941. Many pieces honour friends and family members. Also included will be selected items from the Shearwater Aviation Museum Collection.
New Acquisitions:
The Shearwater Aviation Museum has welcomed a new aircraft into the collection. A Bell 47G has been donated to the Shearwater Aviation Museum Foundation, and it arrived safely in Shearwater on 14 August 2025, from Quebec. A plan is currently being made to restore the aircraft into Royal Canadian Navy livery, to represent one of the RCN Bell 47 helicopter fleet. While not one of the original aircraft operated by the RCN, it will be a representative of the type. Sincere thanks to all who worked to secure this aircraft for the collection.
Upcoming Events:
Summer Hours start June 1st!
The Shearwater Aviation Museum will once again be open for summer visiting on June 1st. Our visiting hours expand to weekends. The schedule is: Monday-Friday, 10 am – 5 pm, and Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays from 12 noon until 4 pm. Hope you can join us this summer to see what’s new at SAM!
Temporary Exhibit en route!
Over the summer we’ll be hosting a travelling show from the National Air Force Museum of Canada! TO THE LIMIT! RCAF AEROBATICS IN ACTION arrives at SAM in early June and will depart in late August 2026. Discover Canadaʼs history of high-flying, thrill seeking aerobatic teams who have pushed themselves, and their aircraft, to the limit! Featuring the Sky Lancers, Golden Hawks, Golden Centennaires, Red Knight, CF18 Demonstration Team, and the Snowbirds, this exhibit is family friendly and youth oriented.