Helicopter, aircraft and hot air balloon tours

Floatplane over the 30,000 Islands

Lake Country Airways

The 30,000 Islands is the world’s largest freshwater archipelago. Experience its beauty from a fresh perspective on one of several unique flight packages with Lake Country Airways.

Fly over the historic Parry Island and soar 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 sun dip gently over Georgian Bay. Alternatively, choose one of their featured restaurants for a “fly and dine” experience.

Location: 11a Bay Street, Parry Sound

Cessna or vintage aircraft flights

SkyHigh Toronto Flight Tours

Embark on a fully private sightseeing flight departing from Burlington. The fixed-wing experiences showcase the Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto skyline and Niagara Falls from a remarkable aerial perspective.

Location: 5296 Bell School Line, Burlington

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 aircraft, 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 biplane 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 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 the 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

HeliSIX 

Experience Ontario from a whole new perspective with HeliSIX. Take off from downtown Toronto for a scenic helicopter tour showcasing the city’s iconic skyline and waterfront, or travel beyond the city with private helicopter charters to destinations across Ontario.

Location: 10 Polson Street, Toronto

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

Ontario Hot Air Balloon Rides

Every flight with Ontario Hot Air Balloon Rides is a unique experience, soaring over the stunning landscapes of Southern Ontario’s countryside.

Select a private champagne experience for an hour in the air or enjoy the sights with a group. Flights are available from late May through October.

Location: Various locations in Waterloo Region and Southwestern Ontario.

From helicopter rides to hot air balloon tours, there are several unique ways to enjoy sightseeing in Ontario from above.