CFB North Bay

CFB North Bay is a military air defense base located north of Toronto that serves as a monitoring hub for North American airspace. The installation processes flight data annually through interconnected radar systems that link to satellite networks for continuous surveillance coverage.

The base was established in 1951 as RCAF Station North Bay and became a primary North American Aerospace Defense Command facility during the Cold War. Its development reflected growing priorities in defending North American airspace during decades of geopolitical tensions.

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

The base is an active military installation with limited public access and requires prior authorization for visits. Arrangements to view the facility should be requested directly from the base as security restrictions strictly limit visitor entry.

The base features an underground military complex designed to maintain operations during nuclear threats, setting it apart from standard military installations. This subterranean structure was built during the Cold War as a critical safety measure for uninterrupted command functions.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1951

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

GPS coordinates: 46.35710,-79.41510

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:36