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Helicopter Tours

What better way to experience the towering peaks and unrivalled beauty of Western Canada than by experiencing the wonders of the Canadian Rockies, while 'flying' atop glaciers and valleys. Whether you fancy heli-hiking, ice-walking or simply an exhilarating ride there are plenty of options for you to choose from.
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Canyon Introductory Tour  -  6 Minutes

Canyon Introductory Tour - 6 Minutes

This is a perfect introduction to flying in helicopters. This short flight will give you a spectacular view into the Cline River Canyon and the Coral Canyon, plus great views of the 45 km long Abraham Lake reservoir. Usual altitude is 6,500 feet, offering amazing panoramic views and unrivalled photo opportunities that you won't be able to find anywhere else. Great for families with children, the Canyon Introductory Tour is a terrific way to view the Canadian Rockies.

Cline Glacier Explorer Tour  -  20 Minutes

Cline Glacier Explorer Tour - 20 Minutes

Arrive on your own to the Cline River Heliport, where you will embark on your incredible, and unforgettable, flightseeing tour. This scenic flight will allow you to explore the 6 glaciers of Mount Resolute, Mount Cline and the Whitegoat Peaks. You will also view the 900 foot waterfall, some spectacular aqua-green high alpine lakes, and cross a 9,000 foot mountain pass. Simply breathtaking!

Columbia Icefield Ultimate Tour  -  55 minutes

Columbia Icefield Ultimate Tour - 55 minutes

Take a 55 minute tour through many valleys and over icefields to your destination - the Jewel of Jasper National Park, the Snow Dome, the Dome Glacier, the Saskatchewan Glacier and the Castleguard Glacier. Soar over the massive field of ancient ice that covers 125 square miles with solid ice up to 1200ft, making it the largest body of ice in the Rockies. This is a great option for both families and couples looking to get a glimpse of some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Coral Creek Wilderness Tour  -  12 Minutes

Coral Creek Wilderness Tour - 12 Minutes

Flying 7,000 ft (2,300 m) above sea level, this tour will give you a taste of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, featuring breathtaking views of Cline River, Abraham Lake and a cirque of mountain peaks all over 10,000 ft (3,000 m) in height. This is the perfect tour for the first time flyer, as you will experience non-stop wilderness and incredible panoramic views. Be sure to take your camera!

Explore Banff and Kananaskis Valley  -  7 hours

Explore Banff and Kananaskis Valley - 7 hours

Explore the many places of interest around Banff on your sightseeing excursion today. Sights such as Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, the Banff Hoodoos and Lake Minnewanka await you in one of the most beautiful places in Canada - the Canadian Rockies. Afterwards enjoy a Summit Helicopter tour which takes you high above the peaks for some amazing photos. A transfer back to Banff ends your day trip - and you will be dropped back off at your overnight accommodation just prior to dinner-time.

Lake Minnewanka and Three Sisters  -  25 Minutes

Lake Minnewanka and Three Sisters - 25 Minutes

Explore breathtaking and untouched mountain wilderness on this incredible 25 minute helitour over Lake Minnewanka and the Three Sisters mountain range. Soaring at an altitude of 10,000 feet, follow the wall of the Canadian Rockies over pristine wilderness before crossing a mountain pass to reveal the stunning vista of Lake Minnewanka far below. From here, head west to Canmore and enjoy unforgettable views of the fabled Three Sisters.

Mount Assiniboine Tour  -  42 Minutes

Mount Assiniboine Tour - 42 Minutes

Known as the "Matterhorn of the Rockies", majestic Mount Assiniboine stands at 11,870 ft (3,618 m) on the Continental Divide between Alberta and British Columbia. Depart the heliport and cross Barrier Lake, Nakiska and the Spay Lakes before flying up close to the hanging glaciers of the Assiniboine Cirque. A stunning tour and a photographer’s dream! Usual altitude 10,000 feet .

Mountain Introductory Tour  -  6 Minutes

Mountain Introductory Tour - 6 Minutes

If you're looking for a short and scenic tour on your way through the area, then this is the perfect option for you. Crossing the Bow River, head over Mt. Yamnuska, flying high above the peaks at 6,500 feet. Highly popular with families with small children, this Mountain Introductory Tour is sure to offer incredible scenery and excitement, while still tailoring to the family-oriented travellers. Bring your camera!

Rockies Heritage Tour  -  20 Minutes

Rockies Heritage Tour - 20 Minutes

Experience the Rocky Mountains through a whole different perspective - aboard a sightseeing helicopter! This popular interpretive route showcases the heritage and history of the First Nations people, POW camps and absolutely breathtaking mountain ranges that can only be found in Western Canada. This family-friendly excursion is the perfect tour to enjoy in any weather!

Signature Rockies Heli Tour  -  30 Minutes

Signature Rockies Heli Tour - 30 Minutes

Flying over the Rocky Mountains is something that everyone should experience, and this excursion will give you that opportunity! Cruise at 100 miles per hour, as you climb above the Bow Valley and cross the imposing massif of Mt. Lougheed before circling the summit of Mt. Sparrowhawk, a 10,000 ft (3,200 m) Rockies peak. Return over Mt. Allen, site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games Downhill Skiing - a thrilling finale to an absolutely remarkable tour!

Summit Helicopter Tour  -  12 Minutes

Summit Helicopter Tour - 12 Minutes

Enjoy the unbelievable sights of the Rockies Mountain foothills from the comfort of a Bell helicopter. Flying 7,000 ft (2,300 meters) above sea level, this tour will give you a taste of beautiful Kananaskis Country and the glorious Rocky Mountains. The 12-minute helitour is a great way to begin or end your time in the Canadian Rockies and is certainly a must do while traveling through the Bow Valley.

Ultimate Assiniboine Tour  -  55 Minutes

Ultimate Assiniboine Tour - 55 Minutes

A spectacular flight that includes the best the Rockies have to offer. Start down the Kananaskis Valley to fly over Nakiska the home of the 1988 Olympic downhill skiing events, before passing through wonderful mountain passes over sparkling mountain lakes on route to Mount Assiniboine. Fly around the Matterhorn of the Rockies before continuing down the continental divide, over glaciers, lakes, rivers and more breathtaking mountain peaks on your way back to the heliport.

Wilson Icefield Discovery Tour  -  25 Minutes

Wilson Icefield Discovery Tour - 25 Minutes

This incredible helitour will allow you to cruise at 100mph, viewing the unrivalled beauty of the Wilson Icefield and its many crevasses. You will view 6 glaciers, high alpine lakes, a 900ft waterfall and the Wilson Icefield. From the Wilson Icefield, parts of the Columbia Icefield, Alexandria Glacier, Llyel Icefield and the Freshfield Icefield can be seen. This is a terrific tour for anyone who has never seen Canada's incredible mountain ranges from the sky.

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