Shearwater Aviation Museum 5.0 (reviews)

Shearwater Aviation Museum acquires, conserves and interprets Candanian Forces personnell for the education and enjoyment to the public. There are tens of thousands artifacts from across the country from people who has assoication with the air based at Dartmouth and includes uniforms, tools, photos and lots more. 

There is a huge aircraft collection which represents the history of Shearwater. These iclude the Fairey Firely, Hawker Hurrican, Beechcraft and lots more. There's also several large scale models representeding a number of other importan aircrafts. There are a number of permanent exhibits features too. Including the Lt Hampton Gray which is Canada's last aircraft carrier. It includes a reconstruction of the briefing room and complete with original seats too! 

There's also a large art gallery with a number of artists work on display and is one of the largest of its kind in the country. Two artists featured is Geoff Bennet and Peter Robichaud which are two local aviation artists. 

There is a well stocked gift shop that sells toys, prints and models and is always growing and expanding so make sure you check it out!