Elevating Your BC Experience:
British Columbia’s natural grandeur has always demanded to be seen from every angle. While ferries traverse the Salish Sea and highways wind through coastal mountains, there exists a mode of travel that transforms the journey itself into the destination—one that redefines what it means to move through this magnificent province. Helijet, operating for over three decades in the Pacific Northwest, represents not merely transportation but an elevation of the entire BC travel experience.
Downtown Direct to Downtown On the Water Front
The moment you step into one of Helijet’s waterfront terminals in Vancouver, Victoria, or Nanaimo, the departure from conventional travel becomes evident. These aren’t the sterile waiting areas of commercial aviation. Instead, passengers are welcomed into sophisticated lounges overlooking sparkling harbours, where complimentary Nespresso, local wines, and artisan snacks set the tone for what follows. The check-in process takes mere minutes—a refreshing contrast to the hours consumed by traditional ferry queues or airport security lines. Within twenty minutes of arrival, you’re airborne, watching the cityscape fall away beneath the belly of a twin-engine Sikorsky S-76 helicopter.
Unobstructed Million Dollar Views of the City
What unfolds through the aircraft’s panoramic windows can only be described as cinematic. Departing Vancouver Harbour, the helicopter climbs over the famed Lions Gate Bridge, its twin spans reduced to delicate threads connecting forest to city. The urban grid gives way to the emerald archipelago of the Gulf and San Juan Islands, their rocky shores etched by millennia of tidal choreography. On clear days, Mount Baker rises like a sentinel in the distance, its snow-clad peak presiding over the international waters below. The flight to Victoria takes just thirty-five minutes—a journey that compresses hours of ferry travel into half an hour of breathtaking aerial storytelling.
Business Class Travel and Shuttle Drop-Offs
For the business traveler, this efficiency becomes invaluable. A morning meeting in downtown Vancouver seamlessly transitions to an afternoon presentation in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, with the historic Parliament Buildings and Empress Hotel framing your arrival. The complimentary shuttle service delivers passengers directly to their downtown destinations, eliminating the logistical friction that so often erodes productivity. The reliable schedule—operating from seven in the morning to seven in the evening on most weekdays—accommodates the demands of professional life while the instrument flight rule (IFR) capabilities ensure operations continue even when coastal fog grounds visual-flight-only aircraft.
Special Occaision Charter Tours and Glamping Picnics
Yet Helijet’s appeal extends far beyond boardrooms and balance sheets. This is equally the conveyance of choice for those seeking BC’s most coveted leisure experiences. Consider the couple celebrating an anniversary with a flight to Victoria, followed by a guided excursion through the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, all coordinated seamlessly through Helijet’s partnership with Island Time Tours. Or the family escaping to Parksville’s beachside resorts, whisked from Nanaimo’s harbour directly to their oceanfront accommodation via the complimentary resort connector shuttle. These aren’t merely trips—they’re curated experiences that honour the preciousness of vacation time.
The helicopter itself becomes part of the adventure. The Sikorsky S-76’s spacious cabin accommodates twelve passengers in bench-style seating, with enormous windows offering unobstructed views. The pilots, veterans of thousands of coastal flights, often share insights about the landscape passing below—pointing out pods of orcas breaking the surface or identifying remote islands accessible only by water. Complimentary earplugs manage the mechanical symphony of twin turbine engines, while the smooth ride through any turbulence reminds passengers why this aircraft has earned its reputation for reliability and safety.
What truly distinguishes Helijet is its democratization of what was once considered exclusive. While pricing varies seasonally, strategic booking can secure seats from $179 CAD—remarkably accessible when weighed against the value of time saved and experiences gained. The “Kids Fly Free” promotion, allowing children under twelve to accompany fare-paying adults at no charge, opens this mode of travel to families who might otherwise never consider it. Charter services expand possibilities further, connecting passengers to remote wilderness lodges, golf courses, or private celebrations at locations inaccessible by conventional means.
Everyone is Welcome!
The message is clear: helicopter travel in British Columbia is no longer the domain of corporate executives or adventure tourists with unlimited budgets. It has evolved into a practical, accessible option for anyone who values their time, seeks memorable experiences, or simply wishes to see this province as it deserves to be seen—from a perspective that reveals its full majesty.
As you plan your next journey through British Columbia, consider this: What if the journey between destinations could be as rewarding as the destinations themselves? What if transportation could elevate rather than merely convey? Helijet invites you to discover that such travel exists, connecting the coastal gems of the Pacific Northwest with a grace and efficiency that honors both your schedule and your sense of wonder. The helicopter awaits—not as an extravagance, but as your key to experiencing BC with the freedom, refinement, and perspective it truly deserves.
Experience Helijet: Book your flight at helijet.com or call 1.800.665.4354 to speak with a reservations specialist about scheduled service, custom charters, and exclusive tour packages across British Columbia’s coastal corridor.
