Cape Breton Helicopters

Aerial sightseeing over the Highlands out of the Margaree area. Twenty minutes in a helicopter shows you a side of Cape Breton most visitors never see — the back-country plateau, the Margaree salmon pools, and the cliffs the Cabot Trail can only hint at.

What to expect

• Short scenic flights, typically 15 to 45 minutes
• Small helicopter, two to three passengers plus pilot
• Headsets with pilot narration the whole way
• A safety briefing before you board, then straight up and out

Don't miss

• The longer Highlands flight that takes you over the plateau
• Salmon pools on the Margaree from above
• Cliffs along the Gulf shoreline you can't see from the road

Good to know

• Weather-dependent; flexibility helps
• Maximum-weight limits per passenger; confirm at booking
• Reservations essential
• Bring a windbreaker; doors-off options are sometimes available

Pair it with

• A morning fish on the Margaree River
• Afternoon coffee at Aucoin Bakery in Chéticamp
• A whale-watching trip out of Pleasant Bay later in the day