Unscramble the words, find the hidden messages, get through the maze, and crack the codes! Use your head to solve these perplexing puzzles! 


Learn the Aviator’s Alphabet!

Whiskey Hotel Alpha Tango!? This special code used by pilots and air traffic controllers makes it easier for everyone to understand what is being said — but first you need to learn to use “The Aviator’s Alphabet” using this activity! Lima Echo Tango Sierra Golf Oscar!

Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.

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Flight Attendant Relay Race! 

Flight attendants are trained to keep passengers safe and secure. They also make sure that passengers are comfortable and have everything they need for a pleasant flight. Sometimes they have to move fast, but stay calm! See if you have some of the skills to become a flight attendant with this relay race activity! 

Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.

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Concentration Game

Test what you learned in the slideshow about the forces of flight, the parts of a plane, and more in this interactive crossword puzzle! 

Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.

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Be Specific!

When people are making sure airplanes take off, fly and land safely, clear instructions are very important. There can’t be any confusion! Practice your skills at giving clear instructions with this challenge! 

Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.

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The Start of the Journey

Where do new Canadians come from? Test your memory of their top ten countries of origin and then see if you can find all those countries on a map!

Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.

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Crack the Code!

You’ve probably seen three-letter airport identification codes on your luggage tags. How are airports given those codes? Learn how and then test your memory - can you learn the 17 codes for Canada’s international airports? 

Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.

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Secret City Codes 

Crack the codes in this activity to reveal the secret messages about the places from our slideshow! These puzzles are called cryptograms, and can be pretty challenging - but when you’ve practiced decoding them with our activity, you might be able to make your own! 

Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 11-14.

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Word Scramble

Can you usnleacbmr - unscramble - the job names in this activity to find the secret message? The answers are on page 2!

Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.

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