Here are some options to explore the South Okanagan – from above.
Eclipse Helicopters
For a stunning 360-degree view of the dynamic South Okanagan, stay above it all with a personalized helicopter tour tailored for your tastes by Eclipse Helicopters. An expert Eclipse pilot will shuttle you around the skies high above Skaha Lake and Lake Okanagan, take you on a wine tour complete with private mountaintop picnic, or show you the sights of Ellis Canyon, all in a comfortable five-passenger Astar helicopter.
Other services they provide include hydro/utilities, construction, flight training and development and other precision work. Importantly, they are also deeply involved with search and rescue missions and fire suppression, working alongside BC Wildfire Service. Phone: 250-492-5221
BP Aviation
Offering a range of different flightseeing opportunities, BP Aviation is a great choice to check out the South Okanagan on one of their pre-planned or custom tours.
- Okanagan Valley: Head north or south to see the Okanagan Lake, scenic mountains, vineyards, wineries and more.
- Entire Okanagan Valley north up to Kelowna and Vernon, or local Penticton to Oliver and Osoyoos.
- South through to Keremeos along the Similkameen River and the Ashnola River up to the Cathedral Provincial Park. See the beautiful Cathedral lakes and Resort. Then across Snowy Mountain and Kobau Mountain, back into the scenic Okanagan Valley.
- North up the Okanagan Lake to Summerland then west up to Apex Mountain, check out Nickel Plate Lake and the restoration of the old Hedley Mines.
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Canadian Helicopters also provides services to corporate clients as well as military support, hydro/utilities, construction, air ambulance, firefighting, and search and rescue.