Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association

Annual General Meeting
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Tillsonburg Regional Airport – Welcome Centre, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
Annual General Meeting will be held at the Tillsonburg Airport Welcome Centre of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association.

Monthly Member's Briefing (April), 10 am
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport – Welcome Centre, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
Association members are always welcome to attend any of our Monthly Member’s Briefings. They take place the third Saturday of each month at CHAA’s Welcome Centre (look for the stand-alone portable), located at the Tillsonburg Regional Airport.
Meetings are approximately one hour and offer updates on important aspects of the organization including financials, operations, aircraft, events, membership, marketing and more.
The April Monthly Member’s Briefing, 10 am will be held at the Tillsonburg Airport Welcome Centre of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association on April 18.

Annual Fundraising Banquet
2026-04-25 16:00 - 21:00 | Tillsonburg Legion, 16 Durham St, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 1V7, Canada
Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm for one of our biggest fundraiserers of the year, our annual Banquet at the Tillsonburg Legion (16 Durham St). Dinner will be served, along with a silent and live auction, and end with a guest speaker.
This year’s special guest speaker is Karl Kjaarsgard, from the Bomber Command Museum of Canada in Nanton, Alberta. Karl is known for leading the dedicated team restoring a rare RCAF Handley Page Halifax bomber (LW170), a significant World War II aircraft. His efforts focus on complex fabrication and historical accuracy, often sharing updates on social media.

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Aircraft Recovery Dive Team Yard Sale
2026-05-16 | 243 Brock St, Thamesford, 243 Brock St, Thamesford, Ontario, N0M 1S2, Canada
Join the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association’s Dive Recovery Team for their annual Yard Sale held at 243 Brock Street in Thamesford. Rain or shine. Fundraising efforts like this help support their underwater aircraft recovery efforts. Also, you can learn more about the team and see if you’d like to join. No diving experience required.

Monthly Member's Briefing (May), 10 am
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport – Welcome Centre, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
Association members are always welcome to attend our Monthly Member’s Meetings on the third Saturday of every month, year-round. Join us for updates on operations, our aircraft, fundraising activities, events, marketing, financials and more in our Welcome Centre (blue portable) at the Tillsonburg Regional Airport.
If you are not a member and wish to learn more about us, you are welcome to attend. Please feel free to identify yourself as a newcomer.

Introduction to Marine Archaeology
2026-05-30 08:00 - 2026-05-31 16:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport – Welcome Centre, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
All are welcome to join us inside the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association Welcome Centre for a day-long “Introduction to Marine Archaeology”.
Event runs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Open House & Fly Day (May)
2026-05-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
Join us for the first Open House & Fly Day of our 2026 season! This FREE-admission family-friendly outdoor event offers aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to see our collection of Second World War Harvard aircraft up close, tour our hangars, explore our restoration projects, purchase souvenirs, and best of all, go for a flight! (additional cost for flights).
While pre-booking flights is not necessary, we recommended you reach out to crewflights@harvards.com to reserve your seat.
Come explore North America’s largest fleet of Harvard aircraft and see what the volunteers are doing to keep the history and legacy of these historic warbirds alive.
RAIN DATE: May 31 (In case of inclement weather, check our Facebook page for updates.)

Tamsworth Fly Past (Private Event)
2026-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Tamsworth, ON, Tamsworth, Ontario, K0K 3G0, Canada
The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association will perform a fly past over Tamsworth, Ontario. This is a private event.

Barrie Air Show
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | Barrie Air Show, 79 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 7R6, Canada
The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association will participate in this year’s Barrie Air Show on June 13 – 14. On Saturday and Sunday, attendees can look to the skies over Barrie’s beautiful Kempenfelt Bay as iconic aircraft perform inspiring displays in a free show for the whole family. The best places to watch the Barrie Air Show are along the Kempenfelt Bay waterfront, specifically Heritage Park, Centennial Park and Allandale Station Park. These locations offer central, clear views of the aerobatics, with additional great viewing spots available at Will Dwyer Park, Southshore Park and Minet’s Point Park.

Monthly Member's Briefing (June), 10 am
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport – Welcome Centre, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada

Open House & Fly Day (June)
2026-06-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
Join us for our June Open House and Fly Day! This FREE-admission family-friendly outdoor event offers aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to see our collection of Second World War Harvard aircraft up close, tour our hangars, explore our restoration projects, purchase souvenirs, and best of all, go for a flight! (additional cost for flight experiences).
While pre-booking flights is not necessary, we recommended you reach out to crewflights@harvards.com to reserve your seat.
Come explore North America’s largest fleet of Harvard aircraft and see what the volunteers are doing to keep the history and legacy of these historic warbirds alive.
RAIN DATE: June 28 (In case of inclement weather, check our Facebook page for updates.)

Canada Day Fly Past over Port Burwell
2026-07-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Port Burwell, 33 Sycamore Drive, Port Burwell, Ontario, Canada
On Canada Day, the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association will perform a special fly past over Port Burwell. Come out to see us while showing your Canada pride!

Military Heritage Open House & Fly Day (July)
2026-07-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
Join us for our Military Heritage Open House & Fly Day on Saturday, July 18. This FREE-admission family-friendly outdoor event offers aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to see our collection of Second World War Harvard aircraft up close, tour our hangars, explore our restoration projects, purchase souvenirs, and best of all, go for a flight! (additional cost for flight experiences).
While pre-booking flights is not necessary, we recommended you reach out to crewflights@harvards.com to reserve your seat.
Come explore North America’s largest fleet of Harvard aircraft and see what the volunteers are doing to keep the history and legacy of these historic warbirds alive.
RAIN DATE: July 19 (In case of inclement weather, check our Facebook page for updates.)

Edenvale Gathering of the Classics, 10 am - 4 pm
2026-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Edenvale Aerodrome, 5195 ON-26, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0, Canada
The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association is thrilled to again participate in Edenvale’s Gathering of the Classics – Canada’s largest Wings & Wheels event – held August 8 at the Edenvale Aerodrome, Stayner, Ontario. We’ll be selling flight experiences, so please reach out to crewflights@harvards.com to pre-book your flight. (Walk-ups are accepted; based on availability.)
Come see our Harvards up close, visit our booth, and purchase some merchandise.
We look forward to seeing some of you there!
The Edenvale Airport is located 3-4 kms west of Edenvale, Ontario.
RAIN DATE: August 9 (Visit their website at www.classicaircraft.ca for updates.)

Air show: Props & Pistons Festival, Akron, Ohio
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Akron Fulton Airport, 1600 Triplett Blvd, Akron, OH, 44306, United States
The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association is thrilled to perform at this year’s Props & Pistons Festival, August 14 – 16, at the Akron Fulton Airport, Akron, Ohio. We look forward to seeing some of you there!

Monthly Member's Briefing (August), 10 am
2026-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport – Welcome Centre, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada

Airshow London
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | London International Airport, 10 Seabrook Way, London, Ontario, N5V 3B6, Canada
The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association will again be part of the ground display at this year’s Airshow London held August 21 – 23. Come visit us, climb into a cockpit of a real WWII Harvard and purchase some Harvard merchandise. We look forward to seeing some of you there!

Member's Appreciation BBQ
2026-08-29 | Tillsonburg Airport – North Hangar, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Associations would like to thank its members and volunteers for all their hard work, support and dedication. This year’s Member’s Appreciation BBQ is being held August 29 in the North Hangar at our home base at Tillsonburg Regional Airport.
All members welcome!

Annual Wings & Wheels Family Fun Day
2026-09-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
Join us Saturday, September 12 at the Tillsonburg Regional Airport for our annual Wings & Wheels Family Fun Day! View hundreds of classic cars alongside our collection of vintage Harvard aircraft. Flights are available for purchase by pre-booking at crewflights@harvards.com.
All types of vehicles are welcome.
Admission by cash donation.
RAIN DATE: September 13 (In the event of inclement weather, check our Facebook page for updates.)
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Monthly Member's Meeting, 10 am (September)
2026-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport – Welcome Centre, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada

Open House & Fly Day (October)
2026-10-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Tillsonburg Regional Airport – Welcome Centre, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H1, Canada
Join us for our October Open House and Fly Day! This FREE-admission family-friendly outdoor event offers aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to see our collection of Second World War Harvard aircraft up close, tour our hangars, explore our restoration projects, purchase souvenirs, and best of all, go for a flight above the beautiful fall colours! (additional cost for flight experiences).
While pre-booking flights is not necessary, we recommended you reach out to crewflights@harvards.com to reserve your seat.
Come explore North America’s largest fleet of Harvard aircraft and see what the volunteers are doing to keep the history and legacy of these historic warbirds alive.
RAIN DATE: October 4 (In case of inclement weather, check our Facebook page for updates.)
