The Ontario Regiment Museum, also known as the Canadian Tank Museum, is a military museum in Oshawa, Ontario, with a collection of more than 100 historic vehicles. Its galleries and conservation centre give you a look at both the vehicles and their restoration.
- Location: 1000 Stevenson Road North, Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 5P5
- Collection: More than 100 historic military vehicles, many kept operational
- Published hours: Daily, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., or Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays, 12:00–16:00, May until 11 November
- Admission: CA$15 for adults, CA$12 for seniors, and CA$5 for children under 12 and students; free for serving and retired military with identification
What the Ontario Regiment Museum covers
The Ontario Regiment Museum preserves military vehicles and traces its roots to a club founded in 1980. It began as the Ontario Regiment Ferret Club.
The museum is on the south field of Oshawa Municipal Airport, at 1000 Stevenson Road North. The museum itself is in Oshawa, not Whitby.
Vehicles and collections
The collection includes more than 100 historic military vehicles, many of which are kept operational. You can see vehicles in the Static Gallery, while the Military Vehicle Conservation Centre offers a view of restoration work.
Demonstrations, reenactments and vehicle displays are also described for event days. Since a recurring event calendar and current event dates are not established, check the museum’s announcements if an event is part of your plans.
Tickets, hours and event days
Published hours range from daily opening, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., to regular public hours of 12:00–16:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays, May until 11 November. Visits at other times can be arranged. Check the official site before you go.
General admission is CA$15 for adults, CA$12 for seniors, and CA$5 for children under 12 and students. Serving and retired military members with identification receive free admission. Confirm current hours, prices and any arrangements directly with the museum before setting out.
How do you get to the Ontario Regiment Museum?
The museum is at 1000 Stevenson Road North in Oshawa, on the south field of Oshawa Municipal Airport. Vehicle access is via Stevenson Road North.
For directions or visit arrangements, you can call 905-728-6199 or email info@tankmuseum.ca. From Lucien Motel rooms in Whitby, the museum is about a 14-minute drive.
Visitor access and time needed
Plan your visit around the museum’s published hours, and contact the museum if you need to ask about access or arrange a visit outside regular hours.
Confirm current parking arrangements and visitor accessibility details directly before travelling. No recommended visit duration is established; the time you need will depend on how much of the vehicle collection and restoration work you want to see.
FAQs
Is the Ontario Regiment Museum in Whitby?
No. The museum is in Oshawa, Ontario, at 1000 Stevenson Road North. For context on the neighbouring town, the Whitby neighbourhood guide covers its districts.
What is the Ontario Regiment Museum also called?
It is also identified as the Canadian Tank Museum.
What else can you visit nearby?
The Canadian Automotive Museum is another museum in the area; its collection and visitor details are covered in this Canadian Automotive Museum guide.