The skies above North America will once again come alive once again with the awe-inspiring displays of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron.
Credit: Canadian Forces Snowbirds
This elite team, a symbol of Canadian pride, is composed of skilled members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the National Defence Public Service.
These ambassadors of the Canadian Armed Forces will tour cities and towns across Canada, showcasing their breathtaking aerobatics and stunts. Pilots and technicians, alongside support staff, ensure each performance is a testament to their pursuit of excellence.
The Snowbirds operate the Canadair CT-114 Tutor, a jet with a rich history in Canadian aviation, used for pilot training until 2000. Weighing around 7,170 lbs and powered by a J-85 engine, this aircraft is capable of reaching a top speed of 412 knots, adding a thrilling dimension to its shows.
Their demanding schedule starts in April each year with intensive practice sessions in Comox, British Columbia, before they embark on their tour from May to mid-October.
2026 will mark the final air show season for the CT-114 Tutor aircraft prior to the fleet’s retirement.
Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2026 Schedule in Canada
The schedule is subject to change.
- May 24: Montreal, Quebec — non-aerobatic display (flypast)
- June 10: Armed Forces Day — North Bay, Ontario
- June 13-14: Barrie Air Show — Barrie, Ontario
- June 24: The Beauce Airshow — St-Georges-de-Beauce, Quebec
- June 27: Fatima, Quebec — non-aerobatic display
- June 28: Bore Park, Moncton
- July 1: Canada Day in Ottawa, Ontario — non-aerobatic display
- July 11: Hometown Show – Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
- July 15: Villeneuve, Alberta — non-aerobatic display
- July 18-19: Cold Lake Air Show — Cold Lake, Alberta
- July 25-26: Red Deer Regional Airshow — Red Deer, Alberta
- August 1-2: Grande Prairie Regional Airshow — Grand Prairie, Alberta
- August 7-9: Abbotsford International Airshow — Abbotsford, British Columbia
- August 12: Whiterock, British Columbia — non-aerobatic display
- August 22-23: Restigouche Airshow — Charlo, New Brunswick
- August 29-30: Air Show Atlantic — Saint John, New Brunswick
- September 5-7: Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, Ontario
- September 12: Kapuskasing, Ontario — non-aerobatic display
- September 13: Spencerville, Ontario — non-aerobatic display
- September 18-20: Aero Gatineau-Ottawa, Gatineau, Quebec
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