Take to the Skies
For those looking to explore the mountains, glaciers and river systems of the Great Bear Rainforest, a Helicopter Adventure day-trip is the perfect selection. Take to the skies in your personal helicopter to take in the vast expanses of untamed wilderness from white sand beaches to snow topped peaks, complete with a gourmet picnic lunch in a breath-taking location.
Heli Adventure
Helicopter adventures offer unparalleled access to 50,000 square miles of extraordinary wilderness and are customized to the specific desires of each group. Locations may include lift off to 10,000-year-old glaciers, old-growth forests, remote beaches, waterfalls, pristine lakes, and isolated rivers – the possibilities are truly endless.
Catch and Release Fly-Fishing
Cast your fly out on uncharted waters for wild salmon and trout in pristine, glacier-fed waterways. Our expert pilots and guides will take care of the details on this catch and release fly-fishing adventure.
Explore the Heli-Fishing Package
2025 Helicopter Rates Per Day
Helicopter Adventure
1-2 people
Helicopter Adventure
3-5 people
Helicopter Fly Fishing
Up to 4 people
Due to booking requirements, helicopter trips need to be pre-booked. Nimmo Bay and our guests are subject to 3rd party cancellation policies for helicopter bookings.
Heli Stand Up Paddle boarding is an additional $1,200 per group, per day for a maximum of 4 paddlers and requires the larger helicopter to accommodate the Transport Canada approved gear basket.
All guests must read and agree to the terms and conditions prior to booking.
*Must be booked in addition to the Nimmo Bay Inclusive Experience.
What’s Included
Gourmet picnic lunch
Gourmet picnic lunch in an amazing location, complete with wine and beer
Tailored Itinerary
A tailored and flexible itinerary
Guided Activities
Sightseeing, bear viewing, whale watching, destination kayaks and paddle boarding, picnic lunches and tours of local sites, museums and research stations; glacier tours, coastal beach visits, alpine hiking, ridge-line tours, heli-tours and more… the sky is the limit!
Adventure gear
Hiking boots, rain jackets, rain pants, wetsuits, fishing rods, fishing lures, fleece pants, wool socks, foul weather gear, stream boots, fishing waders,
Please Note
If there are any specific experiences that are of interest to guests/groups (activities, wildlife watching, fishing, tours, etc.) we ask that you please give us as much notice as possible.
Specialized Adventures
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Paddle boarding is included on Coastal Safari days. For extra adrenaline, let us take you to pristine alpine lakes and glacier tarns with a helicopter.
Free-Diving
Explore below the surface and find peace in the serene and abundant underwater world. Prior experience is an asset for day trips, but this can also be turned into a multi-day course for beginners.
Fishing
Helicopter-based catch and release fly-fishing in remote rivers is a flagship experience at Nimmo Bay. Our team will pre-register and purchase licenses for those wishing to heli fly-fish.
Please Note
These adventures may require specific helicopter types, additional guides and instructors, equipment and planning and are subject to availability. Please let us know if you are interested in any of our specialized activities.
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Taste The Wild
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Coastal Safari
Explore the magnificent ocean and rivers of British Columbia by boat on this full-day excursion. Learn more about it here.
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