Airplane Tours in Brentwood Bay, BC
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The Beauty of Bears
by Pat Bay Air LimitedFew people have had the honor of watching bears eat, play and socialize in their natural habitat. Step aboard and become one of the lucky ones. Begin your bear-watching adventure with an ultra-scenic 75-minute flight along the spectacular West Coast of Vancouver Island. Next, you’ll head out for a two-hour black-bear-watching excursion in a 29-foot Zodiac rigid inflatable boat. Cruise the waters of Clayoquot Sound and Tofino and watch in fascination as black bears frolic and forage. The unique peek into the lives of these humble creatures offers you a day of adventure you’ll forever treasure. For your convenience, flights depart from Pat Bay Air base or Cowichan Bay. You’ll be flown back to your point of departure.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$1,350 CAD Per Couple -
Seaplane Tour of Charming Victoria City & Saanich Peninsula (40 mins.)
by Pat Bay Air LimitedExperience the splendor of this diverse region via the comfort and luxury of your own seaplane tour. Roam over the beautiful Saanich Inlet, view the opulent Butchart Gardens and the impressive historical naval base of Esquimalt Harbour. Then cruise the stunning shore of the Saanich Peninsula- dotted with magnificent waterfront homes. Your brilliant seaplane excursion culminates with an exciting water landing. You’ll soar with delight.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$125 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
Seaplane Tour of Gorgeous Gulf Islands (40 minutes)
by Pat Bay Air LimitedThis sensational sampler of the southern Gulf Islands is a fantastic way to expose yourself to the uniqueness of each island and may leave you tempted to arrange a more in-depth exploration! Idyllic green pastures, rocky shorelines and petite towns of the southern Gulf Islands will captivate you from the moment of take-off. Mother Nature’s wildlife will equally impress you; enjoy the rare opportunity to view seals and sea lions frolic in their natural habitat and even catch a glimpse of an orca. Add an extra touch to your Seaplane Tour of Gorgeous Gulf Islands by way of one of these fabulous additional opportunities. Additional fees apply. Additional option one: One-hour stop in Ganges on Salt Spring Island. Lunch on local cuisine, shop native artisans’ wares, or enjoy a refreshing beer right on the water. Come discover why Ganges is so beloved. Stop is one hour. Additional option two: 90-minute stop to visit Saturna Island Winery. You’ll dock at Saturna Island Family Estate Winery and be greeted by professional vineyard staff who will escort you to the winery’s bistro. There you will have the chance to peruse the menu and order your lunch before touring and tasting the winery’s offerings. After lunch, a 10-minute flight to Sidney concludes the trip. Food and wine purchases not included in tour fee. Stop is one hour, 30 minutes.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$125 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
Isolated Island Beach (2.5 hours)
by Pat Bay Air LimitedStep aboard and allow your friendly floatplane pilot to sweep you away for an aerial tour of the dazzling Gulf Islands. But your afternoon of luxury has just begun; next, you’ll touch down near a carefully selected isolated beach and step right off the floatplane onto tender sand. You’ll be treated to a picnic lunch infused with local ingredients producing a fresh, flavorful meal befitting this most special moment. Beach comb, explore, relax. Just take in this day of fantasy. Flight from Pat Bay Seaplane Base to your secluded beach destination is 20 minutes. You’ll be flown back to your point of departure.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$499 CAD Per Couple -
Guided Gourmet Safari of Salt Spring Island (full day)
by Pat Bay Air LimitedThe bounty that waits on Salt Spring Island will expose your senses to countless delights. Your picturesque 25 minute flight terminates at the town of Ganges and without delay you’ll experience bountiful vineyards, artisanal cheese makers, and a fresh lunch that balances the myriad of food and wines you’ll discover throughout the day. While touring the entirety of Salt Spring Island, lovely scenery and fascinating history add an extra ingredient to your already exquisite recipe for delight. Let your guided gourmet safari begin! Your palate will graciously thank you. Small group size of 2 to 6 guests assures first-class, personal service. Your return flight allows for scenic views of some of the southern Gulf Islands. Tour departs from Pat Bay/Sidney or Cowichan Bay.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$899 CAD Per Couple -
Beautiful Butchart Gardens & so much more! (5.5 hrs.)
by Pat Bay Air LimitedTreat yourself to a well-deserved day of lavishness. First you’ll be whisked away in your floatplane for an amazing journey past Sidney Island, over Victoria and Esquimalt harbours and up Saanich Inlet. Then comes an exhilarating water landing at Butchart Gardens (prepare to be the envy of all!) where you enter the lavish grounds via secret access. Colour, texture and fragrance fill every corner of this famous destination, so explore to your heart’s content. Next stop: EcoCruising the Saanich Inlet by way of a glass covered, ultra-comfortable vessel. Your personal guide (an ecologist and skipper) will immerse you in panoramic views and diverse marine life. If you’re looking for a truly unique and thrilling way to spend your day, this tour is just waiting to impress you. Visit of the Butchart Gardens is three hours (perhaps enjoy lunch or tea at the Gardens’ restaurant or cafeteria) Guided boat tour of the Saanich Inlet is 90 minutes. Expect to see bald eagles, harbour seals and giant jellyfish. This adventure is also available in reverse order, which is ideal for guests staying at the Brentwood Bay Lodge.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$299 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
Memorable Flight; Amazing Butchart Gardens Outing
by Harbour Air SeaplanesA visit to Victoria just isn’t complete without an excursion to Butchart Gardens. Come find out for yourself. You’ll board your seaplane in Victoria Harbour, enjoy a scrumptious flightseeing trip and splash down at Butchart Gardens’ private dock. This fifty-five acre oasis boasts impeccably landscaped open spaces, intimate, meandering pathways, charming floral coves, and an incredible restaurant- to which you’ll be treated! Sit down for an intimate, specially selected three-course dinner in the hub of the gardens at the Dining Room Restaurant. Now that your taste buds are more than satisfied, give the rest of your sense a treat. Enjoy an unhurried stroll through the magical floodlit gardens. Then step into a luxurious limousine that will carry you back to downtown Victoria. This activity operates daily, from June 15 through September 15. Your tour lasts 4 hours, including scenic seaplane flight, 3-course dinner and limousine ride back to Victoria.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$239 CAD Per Person -
Alpine Lake Floatplane Landing Tour
by Whistler AirA lakeside visit you won’t soon forget. Hop aboard a floatplane in the Vancouver Harbour and fly north, where you’ll pass over massive glaciers and picturesque peaks. Then you spot it: a picture-perfect lake with turquoise-coloured waters. Your pilot takes you in for a landing, flying over a waterfall, and you step off to set foot on a sandy beach. Enjoy an optional picnic lunch before returning to Vancouver satisfied.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$249 CAD Per Person -
Floatplane Glacier Tour
by Whistler AirGet an eyeful of the glaciers BC is famous for. This one-hour flight, which leaves from downtown Vancouver, will take you up Howe Sound to Garibaldi Park near Squamish, home to sleeping volcanoes, gorgeous Garibaldi Lake and massive glaciers. Learn about the mile-wide lava dam that created this 1,000-foot-deep lake thousands of years ago.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$200 CAD Per Person -
BC Coast Floatplane Tour
by Whistler AirExperience an aerial view of BC’s rugged coastline. One of Whistler Air’s floatplanes will take you over Howe Sound and up the Sunshine Coast for a 45-minute tour, where your pilot will give you the full rundown on how massive glaciers carved these gorgeous inlets millennia ago. Loop back and experience views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver as you return to land in Vancouver’s harbour.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$150 CAD Per Person -
Vancouver Floatplane Tour
by Whistler AirGet a whole new perspective on Vancouver. Your 30-minute tour starts with an exciting water takeoff from the Vancouver Harbour, then continues over the historic Lion’s Gate Bridge and up to picturesque Horseshoe Bay. As your pilot fills you in on the history of the area, you’ll circle back and fly over Stanley Park and downtown before coming in for a landing.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$100 CAD Per Person -
Amazing Lakes and Gorgeous Glaciers Seaplane Tour (1 hr.)
by Harbour Air SeaplanesThe excitement mounts as you enter a state-of-the-art seaplane and settle in for your hour long aerial exploration of some of the most dynamic scenery British Columbia has to offer- including amazing alpine lakes and grand glaciers. You’ll depart from Vancouver Harbour, and soar over the hanging glaciers and knife-edged ridges of Mount Mamquam (8,450 feet/2,600 meters.) Then, you’re in for a very special treat; a landing on Harbour Air’s “secret” alpine lake. Invigorating fresh air fills your lungs, picturesque views abound, and the water is remarkably crystal clear. Prepare to be astonished! This flight operates daily, year-round Total time is 1.25 hours, with 1 hour flight time. Have you worked up an appetite? We’d love to pamper you by adding one hour to your tour for a scrumptious lakeside picnic lunch ($50 additional per person, May-October)
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$285 CAD Per Person -
Charming Villages of the Gulf Islands Seaplane Tour
by Harbour Air SeaplanesHave you been wondering how the locals live on Canada’s West Coast? Here’s your opportunity to sample what life is like for those who call this spectacular region home. Harbour Air’s Charming Villages of the Gulf Islands Tour invites you to ride along with the locals on their service flights from Vancouver Harbour to the quaint villages of the Gulf Islands. The pick-up stops along this route change daily, but you can count on a picturesque excursion every time. So come aboard, meet some locals, and you’ll gain insight into this dynamic region that’s decidedly unique and difficult to match! This flight operates daily, year-round Flight time varies slightly according to daily schedule.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$185 CAD Per Person -
Day Trip Vancouver Style
by Harbour Air SeaplanesIf your base is Victoria, but you’re fascinated by the treasures Vancouver holds, we know just how to get you there and fulfill your need of discovery. You guessed it; Harbour Air has paired a thrilling seaplane excursion with a captivating, fully narrated tour of Vancouver’s highlights. This full day excursion begins as you depart Victoria Harbour by seaplane. Travel over the amazing Gulf Islands which are comprised of a dozen large islands and an uncountable number of small ones. Enjoy panoramic views of both these lovely cities. Touch-down in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour and you’ll be treated to a two hour fully narrated tour of the highlights of Vancouver city. Once you’re done exploring, hop back on your seaplane and brace yourself for yet another amazing travel. This activity operates daily, year-round. Your tour of Vancouver includes stops in sensational Stanley Park, amazing Harbour Centre Lookout (9am only), beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park (2pm only), and on charming Granville Island.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$315 CAD Per Person -
Day Trip Victoria Style
by Harbour Air SeaplanesStaying in Vancouver and curious what Victoria has to offer? Have we got the package for you: Victoria via seaplane! Step aboard your seaplane at Vancouver Harbour and in moments you’ll be soaring over the remarkable Gulf Islands, which are comprised of a dozen large islands and an uncountable number of small ones. About thirty exhilarating minutes later you’ll arrive in Victoria for a coach tour to the illustrious Butchart Gardens, where you’ll take pleasure in over 55 acres of inspiring landscape. Now it’s time to revel in the diverse activities Victoria boasts; shopping, the Royal BC Museum, Beacon Hill Park, the Inner Harbour, and a multitude of other dynamic attractions that are just waiting to be discovered. Take your time; then return to Vancouver on the afternoon flight of your liking. This tour operates daily, May through October. This activity lasts a full day, including two 35-minute scenic flights and a coach tour to Butchart Gardens. While you’re in Victoria, add one of these delightful excursions to your seaplane tour: Orca Whales Excursion- A thrilling 3 to 3.5 hour expedition to see Orca whales in the waters around Haro Strait ($80 additional per person) or Afternoon Tea at the Empress- Indulge with finger sandwiches, tea, and pastries at this Victoria landmark. Please note; there is a dress code ($49 additional per person.)
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$325 CAD Per Person -
Extended Exploration of Vivacious Victoria (35 mins.)
by Harbour Air SeaplanesYour journey begins with matchless views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains piercing the horizon. Then, you’re off for a decidedly scenic, low level tour of the lovely Victoria waterfront. Next, you’re treated to an eagle’s view of James and Sydney Islands, which sport impressive white sand beaches and mesmerizing lagoons. From there, your skilled seaplane pilot will circle the north tip of the Saanich Pennisula and soar over the legendary Butchart Gardens before returning to Victoria’s lively Inner Harbour. Wow; that’s an action-packed seaplane excursion! This tour operates daily, year-round. Total time is 45 minutes, with 35 minutes flight time.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$159 CAD Per Person -
Extended Panoramic Seaplane Tour of Vancouver (35 mins.)
by Harbour Air SeaplanesIf you’re looking for a comprehensive seaplane discovery of the majestic mountains and expansive coastline that surround breathtaking Vancouver, you’ve just unearthed it. Yes, you’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of Vancouver, its gorgeous parks and bustling downtown. Plus, an exploration of the North Shore mountains… but you’ll also relish in a tour of the dynamic coast farther north towards Whistler. Then your skilled pilot will loop back down over the Islands and investigate the incredible Sunshine Coast. If you’re prepared for an inspiring, ultra-memorable seaplane adventure that offers you a taste of the finest scenery around, we invite you aboard! This flight operates daily, year-round Total time is 45 minutes, with 35 minutes flight time. This Extended Panoramic Seaplane Tour of Vancouver offers you a bit more time in the air than the similar Loop Over Bustling Vancouver or Flightseeing Adventure of Vancouver City and North Shore Mountains tours.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$159 CAD Per Person -
Flightseeing Adventure of Vancouver City and North Shore Mountains (20 mins.)
by Harbour Air SeaplanesThis is an especially popular flightseeing adventure! Your twenty minute exciting discovery of Vancouver city begins the very moment you board your seaplane and lift off from downtown Vancouver’s Coal Harbour. Enjoy an amazing panoramic view of sensational Vancouver, its surrounding parks, dynamic beaches and North Shore mountains. The spray of water that accompanies take-off and landing adds an extra exhilarating moment to this already thrilling seaplane excursion. Explore Vancouver as you’ve never imagined. This flight operates daily, year-round Total time is 30 minutes, with 20 minutes flight time.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$99 CAD Per Person -
Incredible Seaplane Flight; Amazing Whale Watching Expedition
by Harbour Air SeaplanesThis amazing journey pairs the thrill of a seaplane adventure with an iconic Victoria excursion: whale watching! You’ll lift-off for an incredibly scenic flight from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria. Touch ground and you’re off to join an expedition for a first-hand study of wild Orca (Killer) whales in the picturesque Haro Strait. As anyone who has taken part in a whale watching expedition will certainly tell you, it is truly a marvelous sight to view this massive, regal mammal in its natural setting. You’ll also have the opportunity to spot seals, seabirds and sea-otters that cruise the abundant underwater kelp forests of the Pacific Northwest ocean ecosystem in search of nourishment. Bring your camera and prepare to capture a memory. Once your whale watching activity comes to a close, Harbour Air’s seaplane will return you to Vancouver. The Haro Strait serves as a migratory route for salmon between March and October- excellent feeding for the magnificent Orca whale. This amazing flight and whale watching excursion departs daily, May through October. This activity lasts a full day, including two 35 minute flights, and a 3-3.5 hour watch watching expedition. While you’re in Victoria, add one of these delightful excursions to your seaplane tour: Butchart Gardens Tour- Enjoy a scenic coach tour to the spectacular Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada ($45 additional per person) or Afternoon Tea at the Empress- Indulge with finger sandwiches, tea, and pastries at this Victoria landmark. Please note; there is a dress code ($49 additional per person.)
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$349 CAD Per Person -
Introduction to Vivacious Victoria (20 mins.)
by Harbour Air SeaplanesHow much more excitement can they pack into twenty minutes? This tour is Harbour Air’s most popular tour departing from Victoria. Soon you’ll see why. Your journey begins with an amazing flight over beautiful Victoria. Capture sight of the impressive buildings that ring the Harbour, and splendid homes that sit high above a most rugged coastline. Next, you’ll take in the matchless beauty of the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains piercing the horizon. The spray of water that accompanies take-off and landing adds an extra exhilarating moment to this already thrilling seaplane excursion. Explore Victoria as you’ve never imagined. This tour operates daily, year-round. Total time is 30 minutes, with 20 minutes flight time.
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)
$99 CAD Per Person -
Loop Over Bustling Vancouver (10 mins.)
by Harbour Air SeaplanesThis tour offers a taste of Vancouver as can only be captured from the bird’s eye view a seaplane offers. You’ll board the state-of-the-art seaplane from downtown Vancouver’s bustling Coal Harbour and embark on a ten minute flight. Once you’re in the air, exhilaration abounds as your pilot completes a circle over Vancouver and its iconic Stanley Park. Your tour of Vancouver by air terminates with an impressive landing in front of the famed Vancouver Convention Center. Come discover Vancouver from an entirely new perspective. This flight operates daily, year-round Total time is 20 minutes, with 10 minutes flight time.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$69 CAD Per Person -
Memorable Flight; Amazing Seaside Dining at Horseshoe Bay
by Harbour Air SeaplanesMaybe you’re on the vacation of a lifetime, or perhaps you’re a local looking to create an extraordinary evening. Whatever the occasion, this fly and dine tour is one your memory book will be especially proud of! As the early evening settles in, you’ll board your seaplane at Vancouver’s vibrant Coal Harbour. Moments later, your professional seaplane pilot has you headed to serene Horseshoe Bay, a vibrant port community that’s a very cherished destination. Then, you’ll take pleasure in an impressive gourmet dinner along the seaside. After your intimate dining experience, a luxurious limousine will carry you through the brilliant city lights, back to downtown Vancouver. It’s true; your senses will be overwhelmed with delight. Dinner is reserved at the Boathouse Restaurant. This fly and dine tour operates daily, May through September. Your excursion includes a 20-minute scenic seaplane flight.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$219 CAD Per Person -
Sensational Seaplane Sample of the West Coast
by Harbour Air SeaplanesWow; you’re going to be amazed at the day Harbour Air has planned for you. This sample of the West Coast tour offers you a taste of the very best of all there is to love about the West Coast- by land, by air and by sea! Begin your day of delight with a relaxing shuttle ride from downtown Vancouver to Sewell’s Marina in the exclusive port village of Horseshoe Bay. Moments later you’ll hop on an open air Zodiac and you’re off to learn about the region’s unique wildlife courtesy of your experienced wildlife guide. Then it’s time to wind-down with a scrumptious, intimate meal at the well-known Boathouse restaurant. Your sensational sampling of the West Coast comes to a close with an exhilarating seaplane flight back to downtown Vancouver. We promised you’d be impressed! This sensational sample of the West Coast operates daily, May through September. This activity lasts 5 hours, including the shuttle transfer, a two hour sea-safari excursion, a three-course dinner and a 20-minute scenic seaplane flight.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)
$229 CAD Per Person
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