By MEGAN WILSON-SMITH
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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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact:<br /> <em>• 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></em>
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact: <br /> <em>• Niagara Helicopters, 3731 Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls Ontario, 905-357-5672, <a href="http://www.niagarahelicopters.com/"> niagarahelicopters.com</a></em><br /> <br /> OR<br /> <br /> <em>• National Helicopters, 468 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, 1-800-491-3117, <a href="http://www.nationalhelicopters.com/"> nationalhelicopters.com</a></em>
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact: <br /> <em>• Banff Adventures Unlimited, 211 Bear S6., Bison Courtyard, Banff Alberta, 403-762-4554 , <a href="http://www.banffadventures.com/Home.aspx"> banffadventures.com</a></em><br /> 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>
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- Banff and Jasper National Parks
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact:<br /> <em>• Kananaskis Helicopter Tours, 888 Nakoda Way, Morley Alberta, 877-591-0222, <a href="http://www.kheli.com/""> kheli.com</a></em>
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- Alberta's Kananaskis Country
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact:<br /> <em>• Toronto Helicopter Tours, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Hangar # 6, Toronto Ontario, 416-203-3280, <a href="http://www.helitours.ca/"> helitours.ca</a> </em>
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact: <br /> <em>• Icefield Heli Tours, Cline River Heliport, Clearwater County Alberta, 1-888-844-3514, <a href="http://www.icefieldheli.com/"> icefieldheli.com</a></em>
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- Rocky Mountains Icefields and Glaciers
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- 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?<br /> <br /> Contact: <br /> <em>• Nimmo Bay Resort, 1978 Broughton Blvd., Port McNeill, British Columbia, 800-837-4354.<br /> Check out 15 awesome helicopter tours here <a href="http://www.nimmobay.com/15-awesome-helicopter-tours"> nimmobay.com</a></em>
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- Nimmo Bay, Vancouver Island
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact: <br /> <em>• 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></em>
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- Quebec's Mont-Tremblant
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact: <br /> <em>• Kingston Heli-Tours, 1138 Len Birchall Way, Kingston, Ontario, 613-384-0088, <a href="http://kouriskopters.com/"> Kouriskopters.com</a></em>
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- Ontario's 1000 Islands
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact:<br /> <em>• 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></em><br /> OR <br /> <em>• Aberdeen Helicopters, 6150 Tasa Crt., Prince George British Columbia, 250-962-5566, <a href="http://www.aberdeenheli.com/Tourism/index.php">aberdeenheli.com</a></em>
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- Northern British Columbia
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact: <br /> <em>• Vision Air Helicopters, 549 Barnes Drive Enfield Nova Scotia, 902-873-3488, <a href="http://www.visionairhelicopters.ca"> visionairhelicopters.ca</a> </em>
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- The Maritimes
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- 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.<br /> <br /> Contact: <br /> <em>• Newfoundland Helicopters, 163 Trans Canada Hwy Clarenville Newfoundland, 709-466-2291,<a href="http://www.newfoundlandhelicopters.com/"> newfoundlandhelicopters.com</a></em>
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