Historic places inCold Lake
Alberta
- historic places
- 6historic places
- built
- 1953–1957built
Recognized by
- National 5
- Provincial 1
Hangar 21953Photo: Department of National Defence / Ministère de la Défense nationale, 2000.
Hangar 11954
Senior Non Commissioned Officer's Building B-301954
NORTHERN DEFENCE RADAR STATION1954
Hangar 41954
Where to start
The most widely recognized places first, then the oldest.
- Photo: Department of National Defence / Ministère de la Défense nationale, 2000.National1953Hangar 2Also known as Hangar 2Located at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Aircraft Hangar No.2 is an economical structure of impressive scale and dynamic form.
- Photo: Department of National Defence / ministère de la Défense nationale, 2000.National1954Hangar 1Also known as Aircraft Hangar No. 1Located at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Hangar 1 is an economical structure of impressive scale and dynamic form.
- National1954Senior Non Commissioned Officer's Building B-30Also known as Former Senior NCOs’ MessThe Senior Non Commissioned Officer's (NCO) Mess (Building B30) is a modern, two-storey building composed of several horizontal volumes that feature smooth exterior wall surfaces with articulated joints, horizontal…
Built over time
The busiest decade was the 1950s, with 6 of the 6 places.
All 6 places
- 1954NationalAviationHangar 1Also known as Aircraft Hangar No. 1
- 1953NationalHangar 2Also known as Hangar 2
- 1954NationalAviationHangar 4Also known as Aircraft Hangar No. 4
1957NationalDefenceMacKenzie School- 1954ProvincialDefenceNORTHERN DEFENCE RADAR STATIONAlso known as Cold Lake Radar Facility
- 1954NationalSenior Non Commissioned Officer's Building B-30Also known as Former Senior NCOs’ Mess
On the map
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- Aviation history 3
- Modernist or International style 2
- Built to a standard plan 2
- Notable interiors 2
- Towers 1
- Brick 1
- Planned and company towns 1
- Cold War 1
Collections are Heritage Guide’s groupings, made from each place’s register description.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025.