Surviving Canadian Centurion Tanks?

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While I am not particularly a major tank nerd, I have taken a liking to the old Centurion Tank.

I was Curious to how many Canadian Centurions are left in Canada? I know we sold most on to places like Israel, but how many are left in Canada?

The Ones I know of are:
-at least 2 at CFB Edmonton (one outside the Strats, and one at one of the gates)
-At least one or two At Borden
-The Canadian War Museum (not sure how many)
-The Canadian Tank Museum. (not sure how many)

Did any end up in private hands? If I ever had the money one would make a neat project. They are somewhat common in the UK from what I can see.
 
A Centurion Main Battle Tank (Mk. 11) named "Rimini" is preserved and on display at the Moncton Armoury in New Brunswick.

The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa has a 1952 production MkXI on display.
 
I just asked AI and this is what it came up with:

  • British Columbia: Examples are located in Aldergrove and Langley.
  • Alberta: Tanks are displayed in Calgary, Wainwright, and Edmonton.
  • Ontario: Surviving Centurions are in Borden, Oshawa, Ottawa, Kingston, Petawawa, and Meaford.
  • New Brunswick: Tanks are found in Oromocto, Moncton, and other locations across the province.
  • Quebec: Examples are preserved in Montreal, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, and Valcartier.
  • Nova Scotia: A Centurion is located in Kentville.
 
The one in Wainwright was apparently in driving condition when it was parked back in the day. I remember talking to the guy that parked it.
 
It has been a few years but I thought I saw a running Centurion at the Tank Museum in Oshawa? There is a display Centurion in front of the small armory in Sussex NB.
 
X 3 in Ormocto N.B. One is a static display by the golf course in the town . One is on display in the row of old armour as you drive on Base Gagetown.And another is on a stand in front of the Armour School.There is also a ARV version at the base museum.( l think ) I am sure the museum has a site with more info.They also have com bloc vehicles there as well.I have not been on the base in a few years.
 
Lumby, BC, has "Annabelle" but I don't know if it's Canadian.

Private owner, with a private museum of military vehicles. He's been closed for a few years due to Cancer issues.
 
HeadDamage said:
The one in Wainwright was apparently in driving condition when it was parked back in the day. I remember talking to the guy that parked it.
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We resurrected one for a firepower demo in Wainwright in 1975. It was a challenge for the old tank fitters.

I still have the manufacturer's data plate from one as well as the crew Commanders T&E control.
 
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