12 Inspiring Canadian Helicopter Tours

By MEGAN WILSON-SMITH

Mont Tremblant: One of our 12 inspiring helicopter tours (Photo: Tremblant Activity Centre)

Canada’s winding rivers, soaring cliffs, expansive fields and soaring skyscrapers can be seen from a hiking trail or a city sidewalk, but for a truly stunning panoramic view—to lose yourself in Canada’s beauty and awe-inspiring vistas—you must view it from above. We’ve compiled some of our favourite Canadian helicopter tours below—don’t miss these while you’re travelling!

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38707 Vancouver stands out as one of the most picturesque cities in the world, but to grasp the city’s splendour fully, hop aboard a helicopter and experience the full juxtaposition of mountains, ocean and bustling metropolis. Contact: • TRK Helicopter Tours, Hangar 9 5225 216th St., Langley, British Columbia, 604-533-4150, <a href="http://www.trkheli.com/tours.html"> trkheli.com</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecstaticist/">Evan Leeson</a>) Vancouver https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1-Vancouver-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1-Vancouver.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1-Vancouver.jpg 600 400 [] https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/1-vancouver/ 1-vancouver 0 0: (Photo by Evan Leeson)

38708 Standing on the of the falls can offer a sense of wonder, vertigo and awe at nature's power. Seeing it from above, though, you get a sense of how this beautiful wonder fits into the Great Lakes water system. Contact: • Niagara Helicopters, 3731 Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls Ontario, 905-357-5672, <a href="http://www.niagarahelicopters.com/"> niagarahelicopters.com</a> OR • National Helicopters, 468 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, 1-800-491-3117, <a href="http://www.nationalhelicopters.com/"> nationalhelicopters.com</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rafaelguimaraes/">Rafael de Sá Guimarães</a>) Niagara Falls https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2-Niagara-Falls-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2-Niagara-Falls.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2-Niagara-Falls.jpg 600 400 [] https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/2-niagara-falls/ 2-niagara-falls 0 0: (Photo by Rafael de Sá Guimarães)

38712 The Canadian Rockies include the iconic Lake Louise and the always-popular Banff and Jasper National Parks. Banff Adventures Unlimited offers multiple tours to see the area from all types of angles. Contact: • Banff Adventures Unlimited, 211 Bear S6., Bison Courtyard, Banff Alberta, 403-762-4554 , <a href="http://www.banffadventures.com/Home.aspx"> banffadventures.com</a> Check out the <a href="http://www.banffadventures.com/things-to-do/summer/banff-helicopter-tours.aspx">Summer Helicopter Tours</a> AND <a href="http://www.banffadventures.com/things-to-do/winter/banff-helicopter-tours.aspx">Winter Helicopter Tours </a> (Photo by x@ray) Banff and Jasper National Parks https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/6-Rockies-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/6-Rockies.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/6-Rockies.jpg 400 600 [] https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/6-rockies/ 6-rockies 0 0: (Photo by x@ray)

38709 Considered Alberta’s adventure playground, the Kananaskis is a mountainous region with great hiking, kayaking and wildlife-viewing. It's worth a visit from any height, but taking to the skies is a safe way for the whole family to see the region's rugged ranges. Contact: • Kananaskis Helicopter Tours, 888 Nakoda Way, Morley Alberta, 877-591-0222, <a href="http://www.kheli.com/""> kheli.com</a> (Photo by Chris and Lara Pawluk) Alberta's Kananaskis Country https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/3-Kananaskis-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/3-Kananaskis.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/3-Kananaskis.jpg 600 400 [] https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/3-kananaskis/ 3-kananaskis 0 0: (Photo by Chris and Lara Pawluk)

38710 Ontario’s capital city can feel like just another metropolis full of tall buildings and endless shops, but to devour the entirety of its architecture and lakefront shoreline from a peaceful perch, take to the skies. Contact: • Toronto Helicopter Tours, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Hangar # 6, Toronto Ontario, 416-203-3280, <a href="http://www.helitours.ca/"> helitours.ca</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmaophoto/">Dmao11</a>) Toronto https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/4-Toronto-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/4-Toronto.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/4-Toronto.jpg 400 600 [] https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/4-toronto/ 4-toronto 0 0: (Photo by Dmao11)

38711 Seeing the majesty of an ancient ice field or glacier from above should definitely be on anyone’s to-do list. A variety of tours are available, including a romantic couples special and one that incorporates a horseback ride. Contact: • Icefield Heli Tours, Cline River Heliport, Clearwater County Alberta, 1-888-844-3514, <a href="http://www.icefieldheli.com/"> icefieldheli.com</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/martindew/">Martin de Witte</a>) Rocky Mountains Icefields and Glaciers https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/5-Icefields-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/5-Icefields.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/5-Icefields.jpg 600 400 {"aperture":"4","camera":"Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL","created_timestamp":"1247709449","focal_length":"21","iso":"100","shutter_speed":"0.00125"} https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/5-icefields/ 5-icefields 0 0: (Photo by Martin de Witte)

38713 Taking a helicopter ride is exciting in itself, but why not spice it up with one of fifteen adventure heli-tours that include fishing, a picnic on a glacier, whale-watching or surfing? Contact: • Nimmo Bay Resort, 1978 Broughton Blvd., Port McNeill, British Columbia, 800-837-4354. Check out 15 awesome helicopter tours here <a href="http://www.nimmobay.com/15-awesome-helicopter-tours"> nimmobay.com</a> (Photo courtesy of Nimmo Bay Resort) Nimmo Bay, Vancouver Island https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/7-Nimmo-Bay-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/7-Nimmo-Bay.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/7-Nimmo-Bay.jpg 400 600 [] https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/7-nimmo-bay/ 7-nimmo-bay 0 0: (Photo courtesy of Nimmo Bay Resort)

38714 The Laurentian Mountains that run through Quebec offer spectacular skiing, pristine lakes, lush fall foliage and the adorable village of Mont-Tremblant. From the air, it’s a patchwork of fairy-tale landscapes. Contact: • Mont Tremblant Helicopter Tours, 118 ch. Kandahar Mont-Tremblant Quebec, 819-681-4848, <a href="http://www.tremblantactivities.com/a-tremblant-helicopter-tours"> tremblanctactivities.com</a> (Photo courtesy of the Tremblant Activity Centre) Quebec's Mont-Tremblant https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/8-Quebec-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/8-Quebec.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/8-Quebec.jpg 600 400 {"aperture":"7.1","camera":"NIKON D300","created_timestamp":"1254496648","focal_length":"62","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.00125"} https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/8-quebec/ 8-quebec 0 0: (Photo courtesy of the Tremblant Activity Centre)

38715 From Kingston, Ontario, take flight to see the beauty of the St. Lawrence River's 1000 Islands or the nearby Prince Edward County wine country. Contact: • Kingston Heli-Tours, 1138 Len Birchall Way, Kingston, Ontario, 613-384-0088, <a href="http://kouriskopters.com/"> Kouriskopters.com</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spacemanpirate/">LeDonne Morris</a>) Ontario's 1000 Islands https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/9-1000-Islands-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/9-1000-Islands.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/9-1000-Islands.jpg 400 600 {"aperture":"11","camera":"Canon EOS 50D","created_timestamp":"1246001294","focal_length":"120","iso":"100","shutter_speed":"0.004"} https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/9-1000-islands/ 9-1000-islands 0 0: (Photo by LeDonne Morris)

38751 Much of northern BC is accessible only by air; scenery on a heli-tour here soaks in untouched snowy mountains, brilliant blue lakes and seas of uninterrupted evergreens. Contact: • Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, 7001 Corbould Dr., Stuie British Columbia, 1-604-905-4994,<a href="http://www.tweedsmuirparklodge.com/lodge-info/things-do/heli-joyrides"> tweedsmuirparklodge.com</a> OR • Aberdeen Helicopters, 6150 Tasa Crt., Prince George British Columbia, 250-962-5566, <a href="http://www.aberdeenheli.com/Tourism/index.php">aberdeenheli.com</a> (Ape Lake. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/druclimb/">Drew Brayshaw</a>) Northern British Columbia https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Ape-Lake-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Ape-Lake.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Ape-Lake.jpg 600 400 [] https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/ape-lake/ ape-lake 0 0: (Ape Lake. Photo by Drew Brayshaw)

38716 The Maritimes can offer up some of the best drives in Canada, but to really get a sense of the changing and dynamic landscape, take a helicopter ride over New Brunswick or Nova Scotia to see stunning rivers puncture the hills, cliffs and farmland. Contact: • Vision Air Helicopters, 549 Barnes Drive Enfield Nova Scotia, 902-873-3488, <a href="http://www.visionairhelicopters.ca"> visionairhelicopters.ca</a> (Photo courtesy of New Brunswick Tourism) The Maritimes https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/10-Maritimes-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/10-Maritimes.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/10-Maritimes.jpg 600 400 [] https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/10-maritimes/ 10-maritimes 0 0: (Photo courtesy of New Brunswick Tourism)

38717 The island of Newfoundland is breathtaking: from its fishing villages to Gros Morne National Park, icebergs and abundant wildlife. Helicopter pilots are well-versed in where to get the best shots. Contact: • Newfoundland Helicopters, 163 Trans Canada Hwy Clarenville Newfoundland, 709-466-2291,<a href="http://www.newfoundlandhelicopters.com/"> newfoundlandhelicopters.com</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/natalielucier/">Natalie Lucier</a>) Newfoundland https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-Newfoundland-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-Newfoundland.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-Newfoundland.jpg 600 400 [] https://where.ca/blog/slideshow/12-canadian-helicopter-tours/slide/11-newfoundland/ 11-newfoundland 0 0: (Photo by Natalie Lucier)