Whistler is situated in the heart of British Columbia's rugged coastal mountains. One of the best ways to see and experience these magnificent mountain ranges is from the air.
Local floatplane and helicopter companies offer tours over spectacular Garibaldi Park and the vast Pemberton Ice Cap. Every year thousands of flightseers enjoy amazing views of glaciers and ancient volcanic formations. In the not so distant past volcanic eruptions met the mile deep ice present during the last ice age resulting in a clash of fire and ice. The resulting physical features on many of these mountain summits are a product of this processes and are best seen from the air. Passengers will also soar over the lush meadows and deep blue glacial lakes of the high alpine and perhaps catch a glimpse of mountain goats feeding on south facing slopes.
On your return to the Whistler valley your pilot will take you over the mile high ski mountains and by the picturesque village area. Flightseeing is truly the best way to see the mountain wilderness and something that people of all ages can enjoy.