Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre (CTC)

Information about Cold Lake CTC

Command Team

Commanding Officer

Lieutenant-Colonel T. Marchinko

Deputy Commanding Officer

Major K. Winterhalt

Chief Training Officer

Lieutenant-Commander J. Finkbeiner

Chief Warrant Officer

Chief Warrant Officer C. Harvey

Courses, Dates

Course	Dates	Graduation Parade
Aviation Technology and Aerospace	7 - 18 July 2025	18 July 2025 10 am
Advanced Aviation	22 July - 17 August 2025	16 August 2025 10 am
Introduction to Survival	7 - 18 July 2025	18 July 2025 10 am
Survival Instructor	22 July - 17 August 2025	16 August 2025 10 am

Address, Map

Address
Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre
CFB Cold Lake
Cold Lake, AB
T0A 0T0

Mailing Address
Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre
PO Box 6550, Station Forces
Cold Lake, AB
T9M 2C6

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Cold Lake CTC Joining Instructions

CTC Services

Laundry

Course cadets and staff cadets are required to bring their own laundry detergent and fabric softener sheets, or they may purchase it from the cadet canteen.

Irons and ironing boards are available for use.

Canteen

The canteen provides a social atmosphere where you can relax after a long day of training. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Depending on availability, you may also purchase toiletries, polish, souvenirs, etc.

Accommodations

Cadet accommodations are multi-occupant and access restricted. Sleeping equipment consists two-tier bunk beds or single beds (location dependent). All bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows) is provided. Storage for personal belongings is provided via Steel lockers, “barrack boxes” or similar to those in schools provide security for cadets’ personal belongings. Cadets are expected to bring their own padlocks.

Visitor Access

Access to Cold Lake CTC is restricted to authorized personnel only. Visitors will be required to pre-arrange pick-up and produce Government-issued photo identification at the Operations Centre in building 79 upon arrival at the training centre.

Medical

Cadets who become ill or injured during authorized CCO Activities (Cadet Activity) are eligible for certain health and dental care entitlements, further information can be found here: Medical Care for Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers.

Course Specific Information and requirement

Cadets attending Aviation Courses

No specific requirements for this course.

Cadets attending Survival Courses