The 12 Waterfall Helicopter Tours in Canada That Earn Their Price

1.Niagara Falls, Canada: Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,068 reviews · 12 min · from $149Our pick

Take a 12-minute flight from Victoria Avenue Heliport in an Airbus H130. You’ll see the Whirlpool, Rainbow Bridge, Queen Victoria Park, Skylon Tower, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls from above. Audio commentary is available in 12 languages, and pilot Michael has earned praise for giving passengers good views on both sides.

“This is a must do, when visiting Niagara Falls, fabulous experience, breathtaking views on the falls as you fly over”

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2.Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 968 reviews · 5h 30m · from $305

Spend 5.5 hours seeing Niagara Falls from every angle with a small group of about six. Your guide handles transport and tickets for Journey Behind the Falls, a 12-minute helicopter flight, the seasonal boat ride, and lunch at Skylon Tower. Pickup is available on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.

“We had an incredible experience with the Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight, Boat Ride, and Skylon Lunch tour! Despite a delayed flight, Liam, the manager, was extremely helpful when I called to reschedule the tour for the next day. He even waived the change fee, which was a pleasant surprise. Our guide, Nick, was amazing and made the whole experience unforgettable. The tour offered great value for money. Highly recommend!”

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3.Niagara Falls Canada Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 842 reviews · 12 minutes (approx.) · from $153

Board a seven-passenger Airbus H130 at the Niagara Falls heliport for a short but striking flight over the American, Bridal Veil, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Your headset supplies recorded commentary as you pass the Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge, hydroelectric plants, Queen Victoria Park, and Skylon Tower. Bring a camera and expect a small-group flight with no hotel pickup.

“Very nice, didnt have to wait long (we did get there earlier in the morning) flight was beautiful and the staff were suoer friendly.”

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4.Niagara Falls Grand Helicopter Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 610 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $221

Fly from Niagara District Airport over the American, Bridal Veil, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Your pilot circles key viewpoints so passengers on both sides can see well. The route also includes Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country, Brock’s Monument, the hydro station, and the Niagara River. Flights carry up to six people.

“The men running the helicopter tour are fantastic!! The airport was easy to find. The trip over the falls had views you could not get any other way! Loved the whole experience!!”

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5.Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat, Behind Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $352Top rated

See Niagara Falls from every angle on a five to six-hour small-group tour. Ride a helicopter over all three falls, cruise into Horseshoe Falls, walk behind the cascade, and eat at Skylon Tower. Hotel pickup, a guide, skip-the-line access, and winter replacement options are included.

“Had a great day with Manish from SeeSight tours, Booked the tour back in the Uk with Viator for a complete package tour of Niiagara Falls, inc Helicopter, behind the falls tour, boat ride and sky tower with a meal. Mannish picked us up from our hotel at 9.00am took us to helicopter first, this was fabulous and he came and recorded some footage for us, every where we went Manish took care of us, no waiting in queue’s it felt like being a VIP for the day. Meal in the sky tower was great, it’s a buffet meal and there was plenty for us to choose from and I…”

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6.Niagara Falls VIP Private SUV Tour: Helicopter & Boat included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $322

Travel from Toronto in a private black luxury SUV with a guide who can shape the day around your interests. The usual plan combines Niagara Falls, a 12-minute helicopter flight, Niagara City Cruises, maple syrup tasting, Queenston Heights, and free time. Lunch and some major attractions may cost extra, so confirm your package before booking.

“The driver was very nice, the vehicle was comfortable! They said we were to receive a gift but never did! Oh well!”

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7.Niagara Falls Breathtaking Aerial Tour on Plane with iflyTOTO

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 118 reviews · 24 minutes (approx.) · from $89Best value

Fly from Niagara District Airport to see Horseshoe Falls, the Niagara River, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Welland Canal from about 2,500 feet. This private fixed-wing flight lasts about 20 to 24 minutes, includes photos and free parking, and is led by pilots such as Luke, Mo, Aaron, Ashley, and Dennis. Budget extra for the CA$33 fuel and passenger surcharge.

“Loved everything about it just be prepared to pay for fuel and fees once you get there I was not aware of this”

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8.Toronto Aerial Tour with Niagara Winery Tasting Tour with iflyTOTO

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $232

See Toronto from a fixed-wing aircraft, pass the CN Tower, and travel toward Niagara for a winery tasting. The five-hour outing includes shared luxury transport, bottled water, and one tasting. Pilots and drivers have included Moe, Len, Denis, Alexander, and Stan. Allow extra time for weather or aircraft changes.

“We opted to upgrade to the private tour, being the only couple on tour. It was definitely worthwhile upgrading to have the plane and vehicle to ourselves. The pilot and driver were both very friendly and helpful. The day was magical, and the views were amazing. The winery was brilliant, again very private, and the tastings were very generous and informative. We loved the magical day we had. The only thing worth mentioning, is that the aircraft is not as it appears on the advertisement, even for the private tour upgrade. We had a much older plane, and there was no bubbles on the plane as it appears in the…”

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9.One hour Aerial Tour of Toronto and Niagara Falls with iflyTOTO

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · 57 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Fly from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport over downtown Toronto and Niagara Falls in a small fixed-wing aircraft. The flight lasts about 57 minutes, carries no more than eight people, and includes airport parking, refreshments, and a mid-air Champagne toast. Pilot names vary, with Len, Denis, Cody, Alex, Nick, and Luke praised for friendly service.

“We had a great time with pilot Dennis, very professional, comfident and friendly. It was a very memorable experience for my husband's special birthday. I would certainly recommend it! The views were breath taking! It is a bit expensive, especially because I did not notice the price were in US dollars, not Canadian. Also it is unfortunately weather dependent, especially in the winter months, other seasons dont even hesitate. That being said, our flight took place on time, was smooth and really enjoyable and exciting! I would highly recommend the experience!”

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10.Niagara Falls: Private Half-Day Tour with Boat & Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 6 hours · from $317

Travel by private vehicle from Toronto or Niagara Falls with an English-speaking guide such as Suthan or Pirapa. See the Canadian Falls, take an optional helicopter flight and seasonal Hornblower cruise, then add lunch, Clifton Hill, wine, or Niagara-on-the-Lake. The six-hour plan is flexible, but major attractions may cost extra.

“Everything! I can't say anything negative about the excursion from tour guide to helicopter ride to boat to launch. I recommend this tour to anyone vacationing in Niagra Falls.”

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11.Private Tour: Romantic Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $374

Meet your pilot at Niagara District Airport for a private 20-minute Standard or 25-minute Deluxe helicopter flight. The Deluxe option adds sparkling wine and sweeps over Niagara wine country, Lake Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Whirlpool Rapids, and Niagara Falls. You return to the airport after the flight.

“Really enjoyed the trip. Shame there was no commentary on the flight. Also beware as despite giving the taxi driver the correct address of the airport we were taken to another helicopter company.”

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12.Private Tour: Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $299

Meet at National Helicopters in Virgil for a private 20-minute flight over Niagara Falls and the surrounding wine country. Your pilot flies a state-of-the-art helicopter and provides headsets for commentary. You get a private ride for your group, but hotel transfers are not included and narration may vary.

“The ride was smooth and the weather was amazing. Private airport on departure as aswell as amazing views!”

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