Apparel
Automotive
Beauty
Children
Drink
Education
Electronics
Family
Financial Wellness
Food
Flowers
Gifts
Health
Home
Insurance
Office
Outdoor Experiences
Pets
Skincare
Sports
Subscriptions
Theme Parks
Wellness
Zoos & Aquariums
About Us
Company Sign Up
Press Releases
Blogs
Vancouver, British Colombia, BC V6G 1Z4, Canada
Get your discount tickets for the Vancouver Extended Seaplane Tour — Howe Sound & Islands, save up to 7% !
Select your ticket
Overview
Experience even more of British Columbia’s beauty on this extended version of our most popular seaplane tour. While Vancouver’s skyline, mountain ranges, and coastline are stunning from land and water, nothing compares to seeing them from above. This 45-minute seaplane experience offers an enhanced aerial adventure for those wanting to see more in less time. Departing from downtown Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, soar over the city, Stanley Park, and Lions Gate Bridge before venturing deeper into the wilderness. Your expert pilot will follow a seasonal route that may include views of the rugged Coast Mountains, scattered islands of Howe Sound, and forested inlets unreachable by road or boat. Compared to the standard Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour, this extended version adds 15 extra minutes of flight time and offers more remote scenery. Ideal for travelers seeking a deeper look at BC’s natural beauty.
Meeting and Pickup
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Unit #1 - 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0C3 The seaplane terminal is located at Burrard Landing in Coal Harbour. Paid parking is available at 1095 W Waterfront Rd, Vancouver, BC. Check-in for your flight 40 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure.
Redemption Instructions
• Reconfirm your departure time by emailing: toursupplier@harbourair.com • Check-in for your flight 40 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure, with your government issued photo I.D. • Check-in cut off is 20 minutes prior to departure time. If not checked-in, seat will be forfeited and subject to 100% non-refundable No Show Fee.
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. Your adventure begins at Harbour Air's downtown Vancouver terminal at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre in Coal Harbour — steps from Canada Place, the Vancouver Convention Centre, and Jack Poole Plaza, the iconic home of the Olympic flame from the 2010 Winter Games. As you wait, take in panoramic views of Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains from the passenger lounge, grab a coffee at the Cockpit Café, or browse the gift shop. Check in 40 minutes prior to departure.
2. Once aboard, your seaplane lifts off from the waters of Coal Harbour and climbs above the city. Your flight takes you over the emerald expanse of Stanley Park — one of North America's largest urban parks — where sweeping forest meets the waterfront in a way that can only truly be appreciated from the air.
3. This is where your journey goes beyond the standard panoramic tour. Your route continues west into Howe Sound, one of the most dramatic fjords on Canada's Pacific coast. Below you, Gambier Island emerges — a peaceful, largely undeveloped retreat where dense forest meets the ocean, offering a serene and unspoiled view of British Columbia's natural landscape that most visitors never get to see.
4. Continuing over Howe Sound, you'll fly over Bowen Island — known for its towering trees, sheltered coves and tranquil shores. From above, the untouched wilderness of this island is captivating, set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Coast Mountains. Both Gambier and Bowen Islands are exclusive to this extended route and cannot be seen on our standard panoramic flight.
5. As your flight arcs back toward the city, the Vancouver skyline comes into dramatic view — a striking contrast to the wilderness you've just flown over. From above, you'll take in the full scale of the city's dynamic blend of urban energy and natural beauty, with the waterfront, harbour and mountain backdrop all visible at once.
6. Descending toward the city, BC Place Stadium stands out as one of Vancouver's most iconic downtown landmarks — easily recognised by its distinctive roof and prominent position along the waterfront skyline. As the official venue for the 2026 Soccer games, it carries even greater significance for visitors this year.
7. Also visible along the False Creek waterfront is Science World, one of Vancouver's most recognisable landmarks, its iconic geodesic dome a defining feature of the city's skyline from every angle — and particularly spectacular from the air.
8. Your seaplane makes a smooth water landing back at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, bringing your extended aerial adventure to a close. In 35 minutes of flight time, you will have experienced two completely different sides of British Columbia — the vibrant energy of one of Canada's greatest cities, and the raw, unspoiled wilderness that surrounds it. If you have already flown our panoramic tour, this is your next adventure.
Inclusion
Taxes and sustainability fees
Total of 45 minutes experience with a 35-minute flight time
Complimentary Digital Tour Guide App available for an enhanced sightseeing experience.
Views from above the 2026 Soccer games in Vancouver
15 minutes longer flight time than the Vancouver Panorama Scenic Tour — more time, more sights!
Exclusion
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All passengers 18 years and above must present either one piece of valid government issued photo identification, or two pieces of government-issued identification without a photograph
Passengers must arrive at the terminal at least 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time, and be fully checked-in 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Passengers not checked-in before the check-in cutoff times will not be able to board their scheduled flight and will not be refunded their fare.
If travelling with children, please be aware that the child fare applies to children aged 2-11 at the time of departure.
Digital Tour Guide App. Download the app in advance on your iOS or Android device, or download it at check-in.
Narration is optional. If you choose to use the narration feature, please bring and use your own headphones.
A mobility assistance device, such as a wheelchair or cane, may be used by a passenger to get from the terminal to the aircraft, however, passengers must have the ability to walk on and off the aircraft with minimal or no assistance.
Reviews
4.6
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Explore other options
Balloons watching Tour w/ PickUp, Breakfast
Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai
Electric scooter tour in the Valley of the Temples Agrigento
Tokyo: Daikoku JDM Car Meet & Night Car Culture Tour
Milton Keynes iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate
Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield
Sunrise Session - The #1 Paddleboard Tour On The Caribbean Sea
Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour
Shark Cage Diving - Adventure Meets Conservation!
