Helicopter tour in the 1000 Islands in Ontario

1000 Islands helicopter tour – Gananoque (Ontario): 10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes

This helicopter tour over the 1000 Islands region departs from Gananoque in Ontario, from a heliport located east of Kingston (quick access via Highway 401). The principle is simple: the duration is chosen at booking (10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes) and the flight follows a route designed to show the best-known islands, bridges, and castles of the St. Lawrence archipelago. Each passenger has a window seat and a headset to follow the explanations (pilot narration in English or recorded multilingual audio depending on the option).

Flight options and sights flown over by helicopter

The route varies depending on the duration: for the 10-minute option, the overflight stays centered on Gananoque and nearby island groups (Admiralty Islands, Navy Islands, Lake Fleet Islands); for 20 minutes, the route includes the Ivy Lea Bridge area, with a view toward Boldt Castle (Heart Island); the 30-minute option (“Two Castle”) expands the overflight further to include Boldt Castle and Singer Castle, with possible passes over bridges and areas where shipwrecks are located; finally, the 60-minute option covers a wider area and includes the best viewpoints of the 1000 Islands. The exact route depends on conditions and the day’s operations. This helicopter flight is in a small-group format, with a maximum of 3 passengers per helicopter (seating based on weight and availability).