Canada: Over the Edge

Roam British Columbia’s diverse southern boundary. Travel the stunning strait separating Washington’s Olympic Mountains from Vancouver Island, explore the rugged West Coast Trail, and head north to the serene beauty of sandstone sea caves.

Take the 200-kilometre journey along Vancouver Island’s eastern coastline, one of Canada’s most spectacular waterways. Bursting with life, the area boasts breathtaking natural wonders, such as Cathedral Grove’s 800-year-old Douglas firs.

Take to the skies to explore Vancouver Island’s northern coast, considered one of the world’s most awe-inspiring marine perimeters. Uncover North America’s tallest forests, glacial rivers, snow-capped mountains, and miles of nearly deserted coast.

Soar high above Vancouver Island’s formidable western coastline and view the beauty to be found inland. Encounter incredible glaciers, historic towns, old-growth forests, remote rock formations, and vast stretches of white sandy beaches.

Begin a journey across British Columbia’s lower mainland in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Cascade Mountains. Experience stunning topography and fly over bustling Vancouver before heading to the province’s famous Sunshine Coast.

From the top of B.C.’s Sunshine Coast, explore incredibly preserved coastline and historic settlements. Inland, fly over old-growth forest, glaciated peaks, and deep valleys before heading back out to sea and the largest marine park on the Pacific.

Get a unique sky-high view of British Columbia’s storied Sunshine Coast, and explore the region’s snow-capped peaks, remote logging roads, and deep inlets. See the beauty of incredible Bruce James Falls, the ninth-highest waterfall in the world.

Get an aerial survey of British Columbia’s coastal offerings from the literal end of the road, north of the Powell River. Explore offshore islands, inland volcanoes, and forgotten World War II defence fortifications.

Explore British Columbia’s exceptional northern beauty. Fly from the snow-capped peak of Mount Silverthorne, considered the highest volcano in Canada, to the 1,000-metre granite cliffs of the best example of glacial fjords in North America.

Get an aerial perspective on British Columbia’s remote northern natural assets. From the world-famous Great Bear Forest to one of the largest fjord complexes on the planet to the waterfalls and tidal narrows of the Coastal Mountain Range.

Sailing overhead, view Canada’s majestic Northern Pacific coast. Begin just miles from the Alaskan border, head inland to the first area in the country designated to protect grizzly bears, and end up over the frigid rivers that border the U.S.

Uncover the sea marches, old-growth forests and sandy beaches of northern Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off B.C.’s coast. Tour Louise Island, home to the ancient Haida village of Skedans and one of the world’s most interesting totem pole collections.

Tour the uncommon beauty of southern Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off British Columbia, from the sky. See ancient Haida camps on Hippa Island, a gorgeous restored lighthouse, and the area’s many ecological reserves.