Three helicopter tours that redefine the view
Let’s be honest, the view from a rental car doesn’t quite cut it in a country as vast and vertical as Canada. Towering peaks, thundering waters, endless forests. To witness it properly, you need altitude. Helicopter tours aren’t just about sightseeing, they’re about altering your relationship with the landscape. These three helicopter tours go beyond the postcard and drop you into the drama.
Whistler, BC: Blackcomb Helicopters
High above Whistler’s glacier-carved peaks, Blackcomb Helicopters offers an alpine dreamscape that’s almost too cinematic to be real. Whether soaring over Garibaldi Lake’s impossible turquoise water or landing on a remote glacier for a champagne toast, their tours tap into a primal awe. Blackcomb has built a reputation for sustainability, adventure, and jaw-dropping moments that feel like you’re stepping into an ad for Patagonia. With charter flights, wedding packages, and heli-hiking options, they turn the mountains into your personal playground.
Niagara Falls, ON: Niagara Helicopters Inc.
You’ve seen the postcards, the countless photos and videos, but nothing compares to hovering above Horseshoe Falls, mist spraying across the cabin glass. Niagara Helicopters Inc. has been flying over the Falls for over 50 years, turning a bucket-list landmark into a heart-thumping thrill. The brief but mighty ride (about 12 minutes long) offers a sweeping look at the Niagara River, Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge, and the spectacular Horseshoe Falls, rainbows and all. It’s a timeless experience that transforms an iconic view into something truly unforgettable.
Canmore, AB: Alpine Helicopters Inc.
Tucked into the majestic Bow Valley, Alpine Helicopters offers an intimate mountain experience that manages to feel both rugged and luxurious. The tours will take you over the Three Sisters peaks, the Spray Lakes Reservoir, and beyond. The pilots—equal parts tour guides and thrill advisors—reveal the Rockies in all their wild, unfiltered majesty. The real magic? Landing on a remote alpine meadow with wildflowers in full bloom. Whether proposing, eloping, or just craving a 9,000-foot adventure, Alpine Helicopters delivers big-sky serenity.
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