Helicopter, aircraft and hot air balloon tours
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No need to pinch yourself though—these views are very real. Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective.
Experience Ontario’s landmarks and landscapes from a breathtaking vantage point on these airborne tours.
Floatplane over the 30,000 Islands
The 30,000 Islands is the world's largest freshwater archipelago. Experience its beauty from a fresh perspective with Georgian Bay Airways.
Fly over the historic Parry Island and cruise past the rocky shorelines of Killbear Provincial Park. In the fall, head inland to witness Muskoka’s famous lakes surrounded by autumn's fiery red and golden yellow colours.
For a romantic adventure, enjoy the private Sunset Champagne tour and watch the sunset over Georgian Bay. Alternatively, choose one of their featured restaurants for a “fly and dine” experience.
Location: 11a Bay Street, Parry Sound
Take to the skies in a vintage aircraft
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton offers you the chance to feel the aerial rush in one of several rare and famous aircrafts, including North America’s only operational Avro Lancaster bomber.
Reserve flights well in advance.
Location: 9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Fly over Ottawa in a vintage open cockpit bi-plane from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is available to book from May to October.
Location: 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa
Sightseeing helicopter tours
WiskAir Helicopters
Take in the sights around Thunder Bay, including the city skyline, Kakabeka Falls, the Sleeping Giant and the Porphyry Island Lighthouse on one of a customized tour with WiskAir.
Location: 100 Princess Street, Thunder Bay
Niagara Helicopters
Soar above one of the planet’s most famous natural wonders. Niagara Helicopters has been thrilling passengers for over 50 years with a bird’s eye view of Niagara Falls.
Location: 3731 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls
1000 Islands Helicopter Tours
1000 Islands Helicopter Tours highlight the unspoiled beauty of the St. Lawrence River and offer unmatched views of local landmarks like the Boldt and Singer Castle and Thousand Islands Bridge.
Location: 88 County Road 32, Gananoque
Toronto Heli Tours
Take in the urban jungle with Toronto Heli Tours. Based out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, you’ll fly over the Rogers Centre, Harbourfront and CN Tower.
Location: Hangar 1, 2 Eireann Quay, Toronto
Great Lakes Helicopter
Take a scenic helicopter tour around Kitchener, Grand Bend and Parry Sound. However, that’s not all you can do—stop by a farm for a tour, dine at a restaurant or even take an introductory helicopter flight!
Locations:
Kitchener and Grand Bend tours: 4685 Fountain Street North, Cambridge
Parry Sound tours: 51 Great North Road, Parry Sound
Hot air balloon adventures
Sundance Balloons
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, hot air ballooning over Ontario’s picturesque patchwork farm fields and countryside is a must-do.
Sundance Balloons operates across Canada with seasonal sunrise and sunset flights offered from May to October in several Ontario locations including St. Jacobs, Kitchener-Waterloo, London and Ottawa.
Location: 48 Crampton Drive, Belmont
Skyward Balloons
Float above the clouds and take in incredible panoramic vistas across with Skyward Balloons.
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo area
Ontario Hot Air Balloon Rides
No two rides are the same with Ontario Hot Air Balloon Rides, as they lift off from various sites in Southwestern Ontario depending on the weather conditions.
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo area
Last updated: June 20, 2024