Cold Lake Air Force Museum

Welcome to the Cold Lake Air Force Museum (CLAFM), the only Cold War Radar Station in Canada that has been transformed into an accredited RCAF Museum.

The museum facility was built in the early 1950’s. It served as a Cold War Radar Station as part of the Pine Tree Line, and was the original home of 42 Radar Squadron. In 1992, 42 Radar Squadron was relocated onto CFB Cold Lake and the facility was developed into a joint-use museum with the City of Cold Lake. There are currently 4 separate galleries housed in this unique building structure which includes the Air Force, Oil and Gas, Heritage, and Indigenous.

The Cold Lake Air Force Museum grounds are home to a small airpark. Four RCAF aircraft are displayed at ground level. In addition to the airpark, the museum has an outdoor radome and antennae exhibit. The radome was repurposed from the 4 Wing airfield in 2019 and visitors may see the inside.

The CLAFM preserves and exhibits the history of 4 Wing Cold Lake, from its earliest development to present day. Visitors will discover the growth and reconstruction of 4 Wing Cold Lake and its associated Squadrons and Units.

The Museum is open seasonally from May Long Weekend through to the end of August. Regular hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday 10-4. We are also open on Sundays throughout July and August. 

Admission is as follows:

For the most current information and admission rates, please visit our website or Facebook page. For school tours or other groups, please call ahead at 780-594-3546 or email to ensure we are ready to provide you with a quality visitor experience. For programming options, please call ahead.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

COLD LAKE AIR FORCE MUSEUM 

3699-69 Avenue
Cold Lake, Alberta
Canada