Canada · FLOATPLANE & SCENIC FLIGHT TOURS
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If you only lock in one thing this week, take it from here: 15 floatplane & scenic flight tours that hold up, each with its price and the one thing to know before you commit.
Fly over Canada from Vancouver’s Canada Place with motion seats, a 20-metre spherical screen, wind and mist effects, and scent cues.
“Easy to park and wait for ride. Beautiful Canada scenery.”
Harbour Air seaplane over downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, North Shore mountains, and BC Place. 30 minutes.
“It was amazing ! I would recommend going last if you are two people so you can each get a window seat!”
FlyOver Canada in Vancouver is a 25-minute dome-screen flight simulation that beams you coast to coast with wind, rain, and scents.
“Do it. It's unique. It's like being strapped into a 6 person ski chair and then being flown rapidly across various Canadian terrains, to the point where I wanted to lift my feet to not hit a tree. Feels real if that makes sense and there's various effects like water vapor or a breeze and the chair moves a bit like you're...flying. Lots of locals do it. I see why. It is a quick Canadian pride show. I was walking by and almost didn't do it but I was really glad I did.”
Take off from Canada Place on a 30-minute Vancouver seaplane, see Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge, then land back on the harbor.
“We messed up and missed flight..BUT they fixed everything for the next day !SUPER would recommend these people for your help and support 👍”
Fly Vancouver by seaplane from Coal Harbour, then head to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for a self-paced rainforest walk with included entry.
“Seaplane was handled very professionally. Seats are very small and compact. Views were amazing and smooth. Flight lasted 25 minutes which was great. Would highly recommend it.”
A 45-minute extended seaplane panorama from Coal Harbour with extra flight time over Vancouver, islands, and remote coastal inlets.
“Really awesome Flight. You see so much of Vancouver and the mountains in the north. As a solo traveller I could sit next to the pilot and open the Window a bit to photograph out, which really helped. The pilot was also super nice. The whole experience comes highly recommended!”
Fly from Vancouver to Victoria by seaplane, explore on your own, then return by coach and scenic BC ferry.
“So much fun! Seaplane was a first for us, fantastic. Victoria Island is beautiful. Lots to see and do. Ferry ride back to Vancouver was great! Lots of food and shops and of course water.”
A 30-minute Harbour Air seaplane over Victoria’s coast, islands, and Strait of Juan de Fuca, with smooth rides and big views.
“Awesome. Wish we had similar service in Halifax, Nova Scotia.”
Fly by seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, then visit Butchart Gardens with transfers included, plus free time downtown.
“On time, professionally managed trip. It was great. Butchart Gardens deserves to be world best — gorgeous. Harbor Air was a treat.”
A 30-minute Harbour Air seaplane loop over Victoria, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Olympic Mountains, with water takeoffs and landings.
“The views of Victoria were great. Loved the experience I am an aviation nut so jumped at the chance to fly in a seaplane. So glad I did.”
Fly Vancouver to Victoria by seaplane in about 35 minutes with Harbour Air, with top views over Stanley Park and the Inner Harbour.
“Loved the Harbour Air experience. Loved getting to downtown Victoria from downtown Vancouver in 45 minutes. Hated that I accidentally booked it through Travelocity and couldn’t change my flight because of that. Go directly to Harbour Air, DO NOT be seduced by Travelocity’s website. Book directly with the airline. It will give you the ability to make changes spur of the moment. Viator was an obstacle when we wanted to catch an earlier flight.”
Seaplane over Whistler Village, glaciers, Garibaldi Lake, and Black Tusk in a 30-minute Harbour Air flight for $190.
“Spectacular was certainly what it was! The many coloured lakes of blue, aquamarine and turquoise; the sharp contrast of the hard rocky mountains and the white of the snow; the cloud formations that dipped over the mountain tops. All of it was a feast for the senses, as well as the eyes.”
Fly Vancouver by seaplane, then ride a shuttle to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with admission included, great value for 3 to 5 hours.
“We had a wonderful flight. Malcolm was an excellent pilot and funny too! My husband says it was the best part of the vacation!”
Vancouver to Victoria by Harbour Air seaplane, explore Inner Harbour, then return by BC Ferries through Active Pass with coach transfer.
“What a fantastic experience, definitely would recommend. Sea plane was wonderful! Long day coming back on the ferry but the two sorts of transportation gave different views and made the day. All ticketing etc very efficient.”
Fly seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, then whale watch in the Salish Sea for orcas and humpbacks, with small-group service.
“Plane ride was by far the best way to get to the island. We had plenty of time to experience downtown before the boat trip. Be prepared for a cold, bumpy ride, but it will be worth it. We were able to see a humpback, sealions and seals.”
