Camping Canadian: CFS Lowther and GATR Site

November 09, 2013

CFS Lowther and GATR Site

Lowther Air Station was originally run by the USAF. Once it was transferred to the RCAF, it became RCAF Station Lowther, then CFS Lowther after unification. Other than the location, I can't say I know a lot about it. I went in August of 2012, but it had been completely levelled. Only the roads, some remnants of sewers and foundations remained.

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former location of CFS Lowther

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Lowther, Ontario - CFS Lowther GATR
The Lowther GATR site, after being decommissioned, was taken over by Hyundai, and the location is now used for cold weather testing. From the most current satellite imagery it seems several new buildings have popped up, and I suspect there will be tight perimeter security prohibiting me from photographing the site. I haven't made it to the CFS Lowther GATR site... yet.

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What's all this about anyway?

My intent by making this blog is to provide information for others who are interested in visiting and exploring the sites of former Cold War military facilities in Canada, and their surroundings.

My personal goal is to visit (and camp when possible) at all of the locations where the Pinetree Line stations were across Canada, and along the way visit the microwave repeaters, troposcatter repeaters, airstrips, and other supporting facilities. As a lot of these places are far from civilization, and often on the top of local hills or mountains, I hope to see the relatively the same view the men and women of the USAF and RCAF saw in from the 1950s to the 1980s.

If you would rather reach me directly than comment on an individual blog post, email me at steffan.watkins@gmail.com