CFB North Bay

Canadian Forces Base North Bay spans over an extensive area north of Toronto, operating as a central hub for aerospace defense operations.

The base was established in 1951 as RCAF Station North Bay and transformed into a primary North American Aerospace Defense Command facility during the Cold War.

Personnel at CFB North Bay collaborate with American counterparts through Detachment 2 of the United States Air Force in monitoring North American airspace.

The installation processes data from over 200,000 flights annually through radar systems connected to satellites from the North Warning System.

The base features a subterranean military complex constructed to maintain command operations during nuclear threats, making it different from standard installations.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1951

Website: http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/22-wing/index.page

Website: http://rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/22-wing

GPS coordinates: 46.35710,-79.41510

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49