BCATP Hangar No. 1 National Historic Site

A piece of our Second World War Heritage

This building is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a British Commonwealth Air Training Plan double hangar. Designed by the Royal Canadian Air Force, it was built in 1940-1941 to support the training of air crew from Canada and other Commonwealth countries. The RCAF perfected a standard, wood-frame, Warren truss hangar, hundreds of which were constructed across Canada. Hangar No. 1, which retains its original function and airport setting, is an excellent representative of the few remaining buildings of this type.