Toronto: 14-Minute Helicopter Tour & CN Tower Views

Fourteen minutes above Toronto: what the city looks like from 2,000 feet

You check in at downtown Toronto airport, board a 3-passenger helicopter with an experienced pilot, and fly 22 miles over the city in 14 minutes. You see the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Rogers Centre, the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto City Hall, Scotiabank Arena, St. Lawrence Market, the Distillery District, High Park and Lake Ontario's waterfront from 2,000 feet. Multiple daily departures mean you can choose a time that fits your schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

14-minute helicopter tour over Toronto

• Check in at downtown city airport
• Meet your pilot and board helicopter
• Take off and rise 2,000 feet
• Fly over downtown skyscrapers and CN Tower
• View Royal Ontario Museum from above
• See Rogers Centre baseball stadium
• Fly over Toronto City Hall
• See Scotiabank Arena
• View St. Lawrence Market
• Fly over Distillery District
• See Humber Bay Park and High Park
• Fly north to Evergreen Brick Works
• View Casa Loma mansion
• Land back at the airport

The experience

The pilot runs through the safety check while you're still on the tarmac at downtown Toronto airport, pointing to the buckles, the headset, the door latch: all the small things that keep a 3-passenger helicopter steady in the air. Once everyone's strapped in, the rotor spins up and the ground drops away fast. You rise about 2,000 feet, and suddenly the whole city spreads out below: the CN Tower needle-sharp against the water, the Royal Ontario Museum's curved roof catching light, Rogers Centre where the Blue Jays play sitting squat and geometric among the glass towers.

The route covers nearly 22 miles in those 14 minutes, which means you're moving. Your pilot banks southwest toward Humber Bay and High Park, where the green opens up and you can see how the city actually sits between water and trees. Then it's north to Casa Loma, that Gothic Revival mansion that looks like someone's fantasy of a castle, and over to Evergreen Brick Works. A former quarry that's been turned into something else entirely. St. Lawrence Market appears below like a toy, the Distillery District's red-brick buildings arranged in neat rows. Toronto City Hall's distinctive curved shell is unmistakable from above. The whole thing moves fast enough that you're always looking at the next thing, but slow enough that you actually see it.

Several departure times run throughout the day, so you can fit this around whatever else you're doing in Toronto. The helicopter seats three passengers, which means it's intimate: no rows of people, no fighting for a window. Flight times shift a bit depending on wind and weight, but 14 minutes is what you get in the air. You land back at the same airport where you started, and the whole experience, from check-in to touchdown, doesn't eat your whole afternoon.

What’s included

• 14-minute helicopter flight over Toronto.
• experienced pilot.
• views of CN Tower, Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum, Rogers Centre, Toronto City Hall, Scotiabank Arena, St. Lawrence Market, Distillery District, High Park and Lake Ontario waterfront.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to Sunday21 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 16:00

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “You can choose to take the pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport located inside the mainland pavilion, or the 90-second ferry ride that runs every 15 minutes across Toronto’s inner harbour.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by The Helicopter Company

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see Toronto's layout and landmarks from above without spending hours on a sightseeing tour: 14 minutes gets you the main skyline, the neighborhoods and the water, then you're back on the ground.

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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 24h before the start.

What's the age requirement for this helicopter tour?

Minimum age is 4 years old.

Are there weight restrictions?

Yes. No individual passenger may weigh more than 260 lbs, and the entire group for each flight cannot exceed 600 lbs combined.

How many people fit in the helicopter?

The aircraft seats 3 passengers plus the pilot.

How long is the actual flight time?

14 minutes in the air, covering approximately 22 miles (35 km).

Where do I check in?

At downtown Toronto airport, where the helicopter departs from.

Can I choose what time I fly?

Yes, several departure times are available throughout the day.

What if the weather is bad?

Flight times are approximate and based on winds, weights and conditions, so departures may be affected by weather.

Is there public transportation to the airport?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.