Cold Lake Museums, Military and heritage museums in Cold Lake, Alberta
The Cold Lake Museums complex includes four separate sections covering different topics. The Air Force section displays military aircraft, while the other areas document oil and gas history, local development, and regional cultures.
The site was originally a radar station built in the 1950s that played an important role in air surveillance during the Cold War. After the Cold War ended, the facility was transformed into a museum complex.
The Indigenous Museum displays objects from Dene Suline and Cree peoples that show how they lived in this region. Visitors can see traditional tools and methods that shaped life here for generations.
Access is from 69th Avenue in the central part of Cold Lake. Visitors should allow time to explore all four sections, as each area offers its own experience.
The aircraft in the Air Force Museum sit at ground level and can be viewed and photographed from many angles. This display approach lets visitors experience the size and details of the planes directly.
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