Air Force Base • Cold Lake, Alberta

CFB Cold Lake

Key fighter base home to CF-18 Hornets. The Cold Lake Air Weapons Range is the busiest air weapons range in Canada.

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Branch

Royal Canadian Air Force

Type

Fighter Base

Wing

4 Wing

Squadrons

409, 410, 419

CFB Cold Lake, or 4 Wing, is the Royal Canadian Air Force's busiest fighter base. Home to 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron, 410 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, and 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, the base is the centre of Canada's fighter operations. The Cold Lake Air Weapons Range (CLAWR) is the busiest air weapons range in Canada, supporting live-fire training and advanced air combat exercises like Exercise Maple Flag.

The nearby city of Cold Lake offers housing and amenities for military families. The region is known for its beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, and strong community spirit.

Being posted to CFB Esquimalt? Andrew Holenchuk and his team have helped hundreds of military families find their perfect home in Victoria.

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Why Consider Victoria

Fighter pilots, aircrew, and support personnel from Cold Lake often transfer to CFB Comox or CFB Esquimalt later in their careers. Victoria offers a dramatically different lifestyle from northern Alberta, with a mild climate, ocean access, and a vibrant urban environment. Many air force families find the west coast lifestyle appealing after years in Cold Lake.

FAQs

How does winter in Cold Lake compare to Victoria?
Cold Lake has very cold winters with average January highs around -10C and significant snowfall. Victoria's winter highs average 7C with minimal snow. The climate difference is one of the biggest factors for families considering a move.

Coming to Victoria from Cold Lake?

Andrew Holenchuk and his team help air force families from Cold Lake relocate to Victoria. Book a free consultation.

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