The top skydiving spots in Canada for your inner adrenaline junkie
Looking for a thrill? Join the thousands that plunge out of planes to get their blood pumping. Skydiving has gained popularity amongst adrenaline junkies looking for a death-defying activity. Whether you’re looking for your first jump or are a seasoned pro eager for another experience we’ve listed some of the top skydiving spots in Canada.
Okanagan Skydive
Vernon, BC
At Okanagan Skydive, your descend begins 10,000 feet above Vernon, BC. Soak in the breathtaking view of the Okanagan Valley. Marvel at the views of the turquoise Kalamalka Lake and the snow-capped peaks of the Monashee Mountain range. Your 35 second freefall is followed by a smooth parachute glide back to land. Whether it’s your first jump or you’re a seasoned pro, Okanagan Sky Dive has a knowledgeable instructor ready to make sure your experience is stellar.
Skydive Vancouver Island
Qualicum Beach, BC
One of the closest drop zones to the ocean in North America, means this drop has coastal views that cannot be compared! Located at the Qualicum Beach airport your Skydive Vancouver Island experience will include stunning picture of the ocean, Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. You will freefall for 30 seconds before your parachute activates and you float gently to the landing zone. Have a love of skydiving? Check out the 5th Annual Island Fever Skydive Festival 2019 to try a tandem jump, or join the festivities to watch the colourful parachutes fall from the sky!
Skydive Extreme Yeti
Golden, BC
At 10,000 feet, your Skydive Extreme Yeti experience will have you freefalling 120 miles per hour over the Canadian Rockies and Kicking Horse river. This skydive destination is a neighbour to the beautiful Lake Louise and Banff and provides picturesque views of six of Canada’s most scenic national parks including Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Yoho and Revelstoke. For a once in a lifetime experience, add Skydive Extreme Yeti to your bucket list!
Parachute Montreal
Montreal, QC
A quick 30 minutes out of Montreal and locations on both the North and South Shore, make Parachute Montreal your skydive destination in Quebec. Three different packages give jumpers the option to fall from 7500, 13500 or 18000 feet. For longer freefall times unavailable anywhere else in Canada. Parachute Montreal works in collaboration with the Canadian Armed Forces, providing parachute training to a number of different military groups.
Niagara Sky Dive Centre
Niagara, ON
Combining the thrill of a skydive with the rush of the falls, Niagara Skydive is not for the faint of heart. The views of the crashing Niagara Falls as you soar back to land is nothing short of spectacular! Their experiences staff have thousands of jumps under their belts and will help make sure your skydive experience is the best one yet.
Skydive Gan
Gananoque, ON
As the longest running skydiving school in Canada, you can feel confident entrusting your first fall to the team at Skydive Gan. You’ll enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the 1000 Islands in the safety of experienced coaches with years of skydiving experience. With amenities on site such as camp grounds, showers and firepits, you can bask in the adrenaline of your jump all weekend long.