Doors Open CFB Winnipeg
Sat, May 24, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Building 90, 680 Wihuri Rd,
CFB Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y9
Enjoy live music by the RCAF Band, food trucks, photo booths, activities and more!
Bus tours of the base will run every 10 minutes starting at 10:00 am, with the last tour departing at 3:50 pm.
Tours will be approximately 20 minutes in length.
No registration required.
Nearest Bus Stop: Ness at Whytewold (13 minutes walk away)
Outdoor activities are wheelchair accessible.
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 Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Station Winnipeg’s official opening in April 1925 through to becoming a major base for training pilot, navigators, observers and wireless operators during the Second World War to today as we continue the proud tradition of training aircrews and providing search and rescue capability to Canadians.
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All Day Events (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
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Food Trucks (Outdoor)
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Take a break and grab lunch or a snack
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Displays (Indoor)
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Videos / Presentations
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Historical Artifacts
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Photo Stand-ins
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Search and Rescue Gear (Indoor)
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See the variety of gear the Search and Rescue (SAR) technicians use in their operations
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Military/ Vehicle Displays (Outdoor)
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Military Police
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Field kitchen
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Command post / operations centre
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Tactical armoured vehicles
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Howitzer artillery vehicle
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Small arms display
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Fire Truck – including hose spray
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Recruiting Centre
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Bring running shoes and comfortable clothes and attempt a modified military fitness test
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Scheduled Activities
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10:00 am - 3:50 pm - CFB Winnipeg Base Bus Tour (Indoor/Outdoor)
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Video information brief in Building 90 Theatre
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Bus Tour is not wheelchair accessible
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Security screening prior to loading bus
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Must remain on bus for the duration of the tour (approximately 30 min)
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No food or drink on the bus
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Bus departs approximately every 10 minutes
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10:30 am - 1:00 pm Performances by the RCAF Band (Outdoor)
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Enjoy performances by the RCAF Band
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm Hourly Aerial Activities (Outdoor)
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Aerial activities on the hour that include Dash-8 and CC-130 Hercules fly pasts and a Search and Rescue Parachute Drop
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Please note: Events subject to change based on weather and/or operational requirements
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Force Evaluation Test Experience
What to bring?
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Photo ID.
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Cash for kit shops (and food vendors in case of card issues).
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Gym shoes and comfortable clothing for those who want to participate in the FORCE Test.
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Water bottle and sunscreen.
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A phone or tablet with internet access to view videos on the bus.
Important Notice for All Guests
This event is taking place on a Defence establishment. The safety of all persons is our top priority. By entering a defence establishment visitors may be subject to search by authorized personnel. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping create a safe and respectful environment for all.
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This is a public event. Photography and video recording will take place, and images may appear on websites or social media channels affiliated with the event’s organizing partners.
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Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use are only permitted in designated areas.
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Alcohol and cannabis use are strictly prohibited at this event
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Service dogs are welcome in all Federal institutions. All other animals are not permitted.
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The use of personal drones is prohibited.