Walking Tour

Gimli & the Glider

An Immersive Audio & Video Experience

By Andrew Farris

There is no better way to complete a visit to the Gimli Glider Museum than with this immersive audio and video tour through the thrilling story of the Gimli Glider as well as Gimli's aviation history.
This tour includes walking and driving segments.
It starts at the Gimli Glider Museum with several video stops, and then takes you on an audio-guided drive out to the Gimli Glider Commemorative Park, under construction beside the runway where the Glider landed. This interactive experience will take roughly 60 to 90 minutes to complete.

This project is a partnership with the Gimli Glider Exhibit, and has been made possible by support from the Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism.

1. The Gimli Glider Museum

Gimli Glider Exhibit

1983

Discover the story of the Gimli Glider and the runway where the glider landed.

2. The Second World War

1943-1945

The story of Gimli's role in the Second World War.

3. Gimli's Cold War Base

1950-1971

The rise and fall of Canadian Forces Base Gimli.

4. Gimli in 1983

Early 1980s

Life in Gimli on the day the Glider came down.

5. The Day of the Glider

Gimli Glider Exhibit

July 23, 1983

This is an audio driving section telling the story of the Gimli Glider in the words of the people who were there. You can listen hands-free and follow along the app's map route as you drive (or ride a bike) out to the commemorative park that the Gimli Glider Museum is developing beside the runway.
Do not begin driving until you have started the audio and it is in hands-free mode. Respect all distracted driving laws.