Supplied by Sault MPP Ross Romano…
Ontario’s government is working for the people of Northern Ontario by supporting tourism and
economic development in Sault Ste. Marie with an investment in the Canadian Bushplane
Heritage Centre, creating three new jobs.
Today, Ross Romano, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern
Development and Mines, announced an investment of $507,600 to help the Bushplane
Centre develop new exhibit space and expand its operations.
The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre commemorates Canada’s bushplane and fire
protection heritage. Through this investment, the centre will create new exhibits to increase
visitation, membership and revenues. The centre will also build new infrastructure to allow it
to book larger events such as workshops, conferences and weddings.
“Ontario recognizes that tourism is a significant economic driver in many northern
communities,” said PA Romano. “The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is an important
tourism attraction in Sault Ste. Marie. We are pleased to invest in its efforts to attract more
visitors to the region and boost revenues. We are sending a strong signal to the world that
Sault Ste. Marie and Northern Ontario are open for business.”
“We thank the province for investing in the expansion of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage
Centre,” said Dan Ingram, executive director. “This investment will help us create new exhibit
content and marketing materials to increase visitations as well as generate revenues from the
rental of our improved indoor and outdoor spaces.”

Quick Fact
The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre offers more than 5,700 square metres of
interactive, hands-on aviation and forest fire exhibits, and allows visitors to climb aboard
aircrafts.