Helicopter flight around Kingston in Ontario

Helicopter tour in Kingston (Ontario)

This overflight of Kingston in Ontario offers a unique view of the city from the air, with a route centered on the harbour, downtown, and historic landmarks. Departure and return are at 88 County Rd 32, the tour’s meeting point, and the flight lasts about 30 minutes, it takes place in a small group of up to 6 passengers, with audio commentary available via headset.

Overflight of harbours, historic sites, and Garden Island shipwrecks

The route follows Kingston’s waterfront and quickly puts the St. Lawrence River and the channels around the city into perspective. Depending on the trajectory, the pilot then heads toward the major historic landmarks visible from altitude, including Fort Henry and Kingston Penitentiary, then the university area around Queen’s University (St. Lawrence College is also mentioned in the route), the overflight can also include Olympic Harbour as a waterfront landmark.

Following the shoreline and the channels, the pilot then brings you toward the waterways and islands around Kingston. The helicopter flight passes near LaSalle Causeway and continues toward Howe Island and Wolfe Island, which shape the river landscape around Kingston with a pass through the Bateau Channel. The end of the tour heads toward Garden Island, an area associated with shipwrecks; visibility mainly depends on the light and the surface conditions of the water.