Helicopter Tour · Banff
The essentials
Alpine Helicopters runs one proven option over the Canadian Rockies: a flight ranging from 35 min to 1h, priced at 148.39 $ CAD. Physical level is open to everyone, no fitness requirement. The tour departs from Kananaskis, near Canmore, placing you above the jagged peaks of Alberta's mountain range within minutes of takeoff. Book directly if your window in Banff is tight. With 7 spoken languages including French, Spanish and Japanese, communication is never a barrier.
The offer
Helicopter Flight over the Canadian Rockies at Kananaskis, near Canmore
Frequently asked questions
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Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -14.8°C | 32.3 mm | Possible |
| February | -12.9°C | 39.9 mm | Possible |
| March | -9°C | 50.7 mm | Possible |
| April | -4.1°C | 75.4 mm | Possible |
| May | 0.5°C | 88.3 mm | Possible |
| June | 5.3°C | 106.1 mm | Possible |
| July | 11.6°C | 52.4 mm | Good |
| August | 10.7°C | 58.2 mm | Good |
| September | 4.3°C | 79.5 mm | Possible |
| October | -3.8°C | 49.2 mm | Possible |
| November | -11.9°C | 48.9 mm | Possible |
| December | -15.7°C | 40.6 mm | Possible |
Practical info
Equipment
Dress in warm layers regardless of the season: temperatures at altitude above the Rockies run significantly colder than ground level. Bring sunglasses to cut glare off snowfields, and keep a camera accessible since the flight lasts between 35 min and 1h with no pause.
Getting there
Head to Alpine Helicopters Inc. at 888 Nakoda Way, Mînî Thnî, AB (Kananaskis Country), roughly 25 minutes east of Canmore and under an hour from Banff town centre via Highway 1.
See also
Helicopter Tour elsewhere
Other activities in Banff
Updated on 9 March 2026