Toronto: 20 km Helicopter Tour & CN Tower Views
Rise 2,000 feet above Toronto and see eight landmarks at once
You board a 3-seat helicopter at downtown Toronto airport, climb 2,000 feet, and fly a 20 km loop past the CN Tower, Fort York, Rogers Centre, St. Lawrence Market, the Royal Ontario Museum, Distillery District and the Canadian National Exhibition grounds. The flight lasts 8 minutes and includes local taxes. Multiple daily departures mean you can book a time that works for your schedule.
Step-by-step itinerary
Helicopter tour over Toronto city
- Check in at downtown city airport
- Board 3-passenger helicopter
- Meet your pilot
- Take off and rise 2,000 feet
- Fly with expert pilots
- View CN Tower from above
- See Canadian National Exhibition grounds
- Fly above Fort York
- See Royal Ontario Museum architecture
- View St. Lawrence Market from sky
- Spot Rogers Centre and possible game
- See historic Distillery District
What’s included
- Your experience includes the 8-minute helicopter flight over Toronto, local taxes, and views of eight major landmarks: the CN Tower, Fort York, Rogers Centre, St.
- Lawrence Market, the Royal Ontario Museum, Distillery District, Canadian National Exhibition grounds and the waterfront.
- Check-in and boarding happen at Toronto's downtown city airport.
Times
- Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 12:10 12:20 12:30 12:40 12:50 13:00 13:10 13:20 13:30 13:40 13:50 14:30 14:40 14:50 15:00 15:10 15:20 15:30 15:40 15:50 16:00 16:10 16:20
Before you book
Operated by The Helicopter Company
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The experience
You lift off from Toronto's downtown city airport and climb to 600 meters in minutes. The helicopter banks toward the CN Tower first. It shrinks below you as the pilot points out the curve of Lake Ontario beyond it. The 20 km route covers ground you'd spend hours driving through traffic to see: Fort York's red brick walls, the Rogers Centre where the Blue Jays play, St. Lawrence Market's Victorian roofline, the Royal Ontario Museum's distinctive architecture. Eight minutes sounds short until you're up there and realize how much of the city spreads out in every direction.
The helicopter seats three passengers, so you're not crammed in with a full tour group. Your pilot handles the narration. They know which landmarks matter and when to angle the aircraft so everyone gets a clear view. The Distillery District appears almost suddenly, its cobblestone streets and heritage buildings laid out like a map below. Canadian National Exhibition grounds stretch along the waterfront. Weather and wind affect the exact flight time, so the route stays flexible, but the main sights stay the same.
Check-in happens at the downtown airport before boarding, and the whole experience moves quickly. Weight limits apply (no single passenger over 260 lbs, and the group combined cannot exceed 600 lbs), which the operator confirms when you book. Minimum age is 4 years old. Multiple departure times run throughout the day, so you can fit this into your Toronto itinerary without reshaping your whole schedule. Local taxes are included in the price.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Toronto's main sights from the air without spending hours in a car or on foot: the helicopter covers landmarks spread across the whole city in one short flight, and multiple daily departures let you choose a time that fits your schedule.
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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.
How long is the helicopter tour?
The flight lasts approximately 8 minutes and covers a 20 km route over Toronto's main landmarks.
How many people fit in the helicopter?
The helicopter seats 3 passengers. Empty seats may be sold to other travelers. It is not a private flight.
Where does the helicopter depart from?
Tours depart from Toronto's downtown city airport.
What landmarks do you see on the flight?
You fly past the CN Tower, Fort York, Rogers Centre, St. Lawrence Market, the Royal Ontario Museum, Distillery District and the Canadian National Exhibition grounds.
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.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 4 years old. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers in their third trimester.
What is included in the price?
The 8-minute helicopter flight and local taxes are included. The flight is not private.
Are there multiple departure times?
Yes, multiple departure times are available throughout the day.
Toronto: 20 km Helicopter Tour & CN Tower Views
15m · EN
from CA$ 207.70 per person
≈ US$ 151 in your currency
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