Air Force Base • Trenton, Ontario
CFB Trenton
Canada's largest air force base. Strategic airlift hub and home to the RCAF's heavy transport fleet, including the CC-177 Globemaster and CC-130J Hercules.
Branch
Royal Canadian Air Force
Type
Air Force Base
Wing
8 Wing
Established
1931
CFB Trenton, also known as 8 Wing, is the Royal Canadian Air Force's largest base and the home of Canada's airlift capability. The base operates the CC-177 Globemaster III, CC-130J Super Hercules, and CC-150 Polaris aircraft. It also houses the Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre and the Canadian Parachute Centre.
Trenton is located in the Quinte West region of Ontario, about 2 hours east of Toronto and 2 hours west of Ottawa. The area offers a mix of urban and rural living with access to Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte.
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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Trenton
Adjacent to the base. Walking distance for many. Average home price: $450,000.
Belleville
Largest nearby city. 15-minute drive. All amenities. Average home price: $500,000.
Quinte West
Rural and suburban mix. Good schools. 10-minute drive. Average home price: $480,000.
Prince Edward County
Wine region and cottages. 25-minute drive. Average home price: $550,000.
Why Consider Victoria
Air force personnel at Trenton frequently transfer to 19 Wing Comox or CFB Esquimalt for postings on the west coast. Victoria offers a significantly milder climate, ocean access, and a more relaxed lifestyle. Many Trenton families find the west coast lifestyle appealing for its outdoor recreation and slower pace.
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