See Squamish like never before
Take a private guided 15-minute scenic flight of Squamish, the Howe Sound, Stawamus Chief and the Coast Mountains for you and two friends.
The Squamish valley is the result of 250,000,000 year old mountains and volcanism, clashing with prehistoric glaciers
Once you see beyond the boundary of the Sea To Sky Highway you’ll never look at Squamish the same way
Whether you’re taking pictures on an iPhone or with a DSLR there’s incredible landscapes in every direction just waiting to be captured and shared
For $165 a Tourism Challenge passport holder plus up to two friends (that’s just $55 per person with three people) can soar over the Howe Sound and Coast Mountains amongst ancient mountains, plateaus, valleys, lakes, rivers, fjords and wetlands on a 15 minute private guided flight over Squamish.
Maximum weights apply and all flights depart from the Sea To Sky Air base at the Squamish Airport. If your combined weights of all three passengers exceed 600lbs please reach out to us first to confirm your flight by calling 604 898 1975 or emailing fly@seatoskyair.ca
Our pilots are passionate about British Columbia, Squamish, Whistler, Vancouver and the Sea To Sky Corridor. They love sharing what they know about the region’s legendary geology and history so we outfitted every seat with a two-way headset and microphone. Think of us like your best friend taking you on a road trip to all their favourite places. Listen to your pilot tell stories as you fly, ask questions about features and landmarks, or simply sit back and enjoy the view.
There are a limited number of Tourism Challenge flights available, so we highly recommend picking a date with your friends and booking as soon as you can.
Then, if we get to the day of your flight and the weather doesn’t let us fly, no problem. We’ll reschedule your flight to another day and time that works for you, all year round.
A fjord is an ancient river valley that was widened, straightened and deepened by glacial ice over the millennia. Flowing 42km toward the Pacific Ocean from the mouth of the Squamish River, the Howe Sound is home to whales, seals, sea lions and thousands of marine species. It’s dotted with islands and sits in the traditional territory of the Squamish Nation. It is estimated that annually the Howe Sound watershed provides $800 million to $4.7 billion in ecosystem services contributing to breathable air, drinkable water and protection from natural disasters.
The southern coast mountains and the north cascades contain some of the most perplexing geology in British Columbia. Instead of a few big terranes they are made up of a structural stack of little ones created in the Jurassic and the mid-Cretaceous period. A tectonic plate charging south (instead of north) dragged with it island arcs not related to the North American continent. Eventually the plate and the islands collided with what is now the coast of British Columbia creating the base for the Coast Mountains.
Flying in small planes is an intimate experience. You can feel the air and clouds floating by, hear the gasps of surprise and excitement from your friends or the splashing of water on the floats. It’s the creation of, and presence in, these small moments that deepens connections between each other and nature. You never have to worry about picking a good seat ahead of time. No matter where you are in our planes you're guaranteed to have a first-class experience.
The Tourism Challenge flight is a special flight not found elsewhere
The Tourism Challenge flight is a special flight that we created just for this program. It is shorter than all of our regular tours to showcase the experience of a flight with Sea To Sky Air at a reduced rate. You can see all of our regular tours on the website, which start from 25 minutes. If this flight has whet your appetite there is so much more out there to explore and discover!
Good to know before you go
No long check-in lines here. Simply arrive 10-minutes before your flight. All ages can fly. Children up to two years old are considered infants and must sit on the lap of a responsible guardian. Children older than two must have their own seat. If the combined weight of all passengers per aircraft (maximum of three) is greater than 600 lbs (~270 kg) please contact us by phone or email to make your reservation.
Reservation Policy
Changes and cancellations made within 72-hours of a scheduled departure are subject to a 20% fee.
‘No shows’ and late arrivals will forfeit their flight and be billed the full fare.
If Sea To Sky Air cancels a flight for any reason, and a suitable alternate flight cannot be scheduled, we will issue a full refund or credit. The original value of the flight will be refunded or a flight credit will be issued.
Credits (Gift Cards, Flight Credits, Tickets) are transferable and may be used towards any Sea To Sky Air product or service. Name changes to tickets and flight credits can be made by calling or emailing the Sea To Sky Air office.
The Tourism Challenge flight is a special flight not found elsewhere
The Tourism Challenge flight is a special flight that we created just for this program. It is shorter than all of our regular tours to showcase the experience of a flight with Sea To Sky Air at a reduced rate. You can see all of our regular tours on the website, which start from 25 minutes. If this flight has whet your appetite there is so much more out there to explore and discover!
Good to know before you go
No long check-in lines here. Simply arrive 10-minutes before your flight. All ages can fly. Children up to two years old are considered infants and must sit on the lap of a responsible guardian. Children older than two must have their own seat. If the combined weight of all passengers per aircraft (maximum of three) is greater than 600 lbs (~270 kg) please contact us by phone or email to make your reservation.
Reservation Policy
Changes and cancellations made within 72-hours of a scheduled departure are subject to a 20% fee.
‘No shows’ and late arrivals will forfeit their flight and be billed the full fare.
If Sea To Sky Air cancels a flight for any reason, and a suitable alternate flight cannot be scheduled, we will issue a full refund or credit. The original value of the flight will be refunded or a flight credit will be issued.
Credits (Gift Cards, Flight Credits, Tickets) are transferable and may be used towards any Sea To Sky Air product or service. Name changes to tickets and flight credits can be made by calling or emailing the Sea To Sky Air office.
