Whistler: The Glacier Helicopter Tour over Wedge Mountain

About This Experience

This is the short, entry-level flight from No Limits Heli Adventures: 14 minutes in the air over the Garibaldi Range north of Whistler. It suits anyone who wants to see the high country from a helicopter without committing an hour or paying for a landing. It also slots easily into a day of other plans, since the whole activity takes less than half an hour.

After take-off the helicopter climbs to about 8,000 feet. You look down on Wedgemount Lake, a turquoise alpine lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park that hikers reach only after a steep day on foot, then circle Wedge Mountain, the highest summit in the Garibaldi Range. The Wedge Glacier spills down from the peaks below you before the pilot turns back to Whistler.

Your pilot talks you through the view over the headsets, and recent guests mention hearing about the glaciers, wildlife and history of the area. There is no landing on this tour; it is a scenic flight from start to finish. Some guests note that low cloud delayed their departure before it cleared, and that the glacier views were worth the wait.

The whole activity takes about 29 minutes, including the mandatory safety briefing, and you should arrive 15 minutes before your start time. A mandatory electronic waiver is sent after booking, hotel pickup is not included, and the maximum single-seat capacity is 300 lb. The tour holds a 4.9 rating from 44 reviews, and you can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.

Highlights

• Circle Wedge Mountain, the highest summit in the Garibaldi Range
• Look down on the turquoise water of Wedgemount Lake
• See the Wedge Glacier descending from the peaks
• Climb to about 8,000 feet above Garibaldi Provincial Park
• The quickest way to see Whistler's high country from the air: under half an hour in total

What's Included

• ✓ 14-minute scenic helicopter flight
• ✓ Headsets for every passenger
• ✓ Commentary from your pilot during the flight
• ✓ Mandatory safety briefing before boarding
• ✓ Return flight to Whistler

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• A landing (this is a flight-only tour)

What to Bring

• Passport or ID card
• Driver's license
• Sunglasses
• A phone or camera

Good to Know & Caveats

• Allow about 29 minutes in total, including the safety briefing; the flight itself is about 14 minutes.
• A mandatory electronic waiver must be signed after booking.
• Weight restrictions apply, and the maximum single-seat capacity is 300 lb.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your start time.
• The 29-minute total includes the mandatory safety briefing by your pilot.
• Oversize luggage and smoking are not allowed.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Meeting Point

The flight departs from and returns to the Whistler Heliport, on Heliport Road north of Whistler Village. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.