Private Scenic Flight from Burlington: Lake Ontario Shoreline

See Burlington Bay, the Skyway Bridge and Hamilton Harbour from the air in 25 minutes

A private 25-minute scenic flight departing from Burlington Airpark takes up to three passengers over Lake Ontario, passing Burlington Bay, the Skyway Bridge, Hamilton Harbour, Bronte Harbour and Downtown Oakville. Your pilot provides live commentary throughout, and aviation headsets are provided for everyone on board. The aircraft is reserved exclusively for your group, so you'll never share the flight with strangers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private 25-minute scenic flight

• Depart from Burlington Airpark
• Fly past Burlington Bay and Skyway Bridge
• View Hamilton Harbour and Bronte Harbour
• See Downtown Oakville and waterfront
• Listen to pilot's live commentary
• Return to Burlington Airpark

The experience

The flight departs from Burlington Airpark and climbs over the Lake Ontario shoreline, following the waterfront landmarks that define the region. You'll pass Burlington Bay, cross the Skyway Bridge, sweep over Hamilton Harbour and Bronte Harbour, and fly along Downtown Oakville's waterfront. The route takes 25 minutes total, giving you time to see the geography without a long commitment. Your pilot points out local landmarks as you go and answers questions through the aviation headsets everyone wears, so you hear clearly over the engine noise.

The aircraft is reserved for your group alone, up to three passengers maximum, which means no waiting to board with other travelers and no seat assignments decided by someone else. Free parking at Burlington Airpark is included, and the flight operates year-round, so weather rarely forces a cancellation. Bottled water is provided on board.

What’s included

• Aviation headsets for all passengers.
• bottled water.
• parking at Burlington Airpark.
• taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by SkyHigh Toronto Flight Tours

Is this one for you?The flight departs from Burlington Airpark itself, so if you're staying in the area or have your own transport, you walk straight to the aircraft. If you're without a car or based elsewhere in the region, you'll need to arrange your own way to the airpark, there's no hotel pickup included, but once you're there, the 25-minute flight fits easily into a morning or afternoon without dominating your day.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What landmarks do you actually see on the flight?

The route passes Burlington Bay, the Skyway Bridge, Hamilton Harbour, Bronte Harbour and Downtown Oakville's waterfront, all along Lake Ontario's shoreline. Your pilot provides live commentary identifying each one as you pass overhead.

How many people can fly at once?

Up to three passengers fly together on each flight. The aircraft is reserved exclusively for your group, so you won't be seated with strangers or split across multiple flights.

Do I need flying experience to book this?

No. The flight is described as a great introduction to small-aircraft flying and is suitable for first-time flyers, couples, families and friends. It's appropriate for all physical fitness levels.

What's included in the price?

Aviation headsets for all passengers, bottled water, parking fees at Burlington Airpark and taxes are all included. You'll need to arrange your own transportation to the airpark.