Best picks · CANADA ZIPLINE TOURS
Good canada zipline tours fill their morning slots weeks ahead and the long ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Zip 67 meters above the Niagara River Gorge and glide 670 meters past the American Falls toward the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. You’ll wear a helmet and comfort harness, receive a safety briefing, land at an observation deck, then ride an air-conditioned van back uphill.
“Just the whole experience was well organised and worth the short wait and definitely good value for the money”
Choose the Bear or Eagle route for a guided zipline ride through Whistler’s old-growth rainforest. Expect suspension bridges, forest trails, treetop platforms, and multiple gravity-fed lines, with guides such as Elise, Laura, and Rebecca handling the safety work.
“We signed up for the Beat tour because we had a few folks very scared of heights. Our guides, Jake and Lucy, were incredible and made everyone feel comfortable. By the end, my youngest child, who was the most nervous, was telling us all how much she loved it. Highly recommend!!!”
At WildPlay Niagara Falls, you’ll gear up, receive a safety briefing, and ride a 2,200-foot zipline beside the falls. The approximately 90-minute visit includes Falls Landing, an observation deck, photo opportunities, and an open-air shuttle back to the top. Minimum age is 7.
“Fun and exciting. Definitely do again and again. The staff was detailed and safety was absolutely adhered”
Start in Mont Tremblant’s pedestrian village, take the Panoramic Gondola uphill, then ride five ziplines back toward the village. Ziptrek guides provide the harness, helmet, instruction, and encouragement. Expect stairs, moderate trail hiking, and wide mountain views during this three-hour outing.
“Trip got cancelled due to winds, we could only do the first zip… nobody’s fault, from what we could see tho, it looks incredible”
Fly across Cougar Mountain on four ziplines above Whistler’s forests and rivers. Guides such as Phoebe, Kirsten, Hannah, and Owen are known for calm safety checks and lively coaching. Allow 2.5 hours, wear secure closed-toe shoes, and arrive ready for rain or shine.
“Had an absolute blast doing the zipline ! The 4x4 is cool to start the journey and our guides Hannah and Tucker were unreal, super friendly helpful and funny (to distract ya if you’re afraid of heights🤪). Seamless process start to finish!”
Strap into Montreal’s only urban zipline and glide 1,200 feet over Bonsecours lagoon. The 15-minute activity includes safety training, a helmet, harness, and bilingual English-French staff. It is a quick, family-friendly introduction to ziplining, with a 50 to 250-pound weight range.
“It was really fun! Our tour guide was great. It was the best activity for us and the kids to spend time together of our trip.”
Zip 670 meters above the Niagara River Gorge, passing the American Falls toward the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. This 1.5-hour morning experience includes a helmet, comfort harness, instructor, safety briefing, observation deck access, and a shuttle ride back uphill.
“It was a fun experience zip lining watching the falls - so beautiful and fun !!!”
Take the Whistler Village Gondola up Whistler Mountain, then fly across five ziplines and four treetop bridges with two English-speaking guides. The 2,400-foot final line brings you back to the village. Expect forest views, tandem runs, nature facts, stairs, and a small group of up to 10 people.
“A fantastic experience overall. Especially loved the integration of information about nature throughout. In each in-between stop there were things to read and learn about, including birds, trees and bears... it made the whole experience even better, and it was amazing already.”
Ride Canada’s longest zipline from Blackcomb to Whistler after a gondola trip and 4x4 transfer. A guide such as Jacob, Joaquin, or Ned handles the safety briefing and gear. Expect a fast, scenic ride, some uphill walking, and a small group capped at 10 people.
“Decent zipp wire. It is very high and you do go very fast! Very professional staff helping all the way through.”
Climb 85 feet at Hangar 16, complete a safety briefing, then zip 1,200 feet across Montreal’s Old Port beside a friend or family member. The ride lasts only seconds, but the Old Port views are excellent. Comfortable clothes and shoes are essential.
“My daughter was scary at the beginning but she like it when it started....and she would like to do it again:)”
Meet your English or French guide at Mont Tremblant’s Adventure Centre, ride the gondola uphill, then zip across five lines covering nearly 2.5 miles. Expect a 3,500-foot longest run, forest views, safety coaching, ecology facts, stairs, and moderate hiking.
“The guides were very good at what they do, the view was spectacular, was very fund me and my husband enjoyed ourselves. Would highly recommend it. Did it for my 50th birthday very glad we did.”
Ride the Blackcomb Gondola, shuttle to the launch platform, then fly more than 2 kilometres over Fitzsimmons Valley at speeds well above 100 km/h. English-speaking guides such as Sophie, Luke, Hannah, and Emma handle the safety work. Bring closed-toe shoes and secure glasses.
“The company was wonderful. Our guide Rohan was outstanding!!! He definitely made the trip even more fun. There is only one zip line but it is really fun!”
You’ll check in at Zibi in Gatineau, walk eight minutes across Chaudière Bridge, then climb nine floors to the Ottawa launch tower. In under a minute, you’ll cross the Ottawa River at about 40 km/h, with views of Parliament, Old Hull, and Chaudière Falls.
“It was a wonderful experience and it left us all wanting an even longer zip line. Staff were great.”
Drive to a former fish hatchery near Mont-Tremblant, then follow an easy, nearly 1-kilometre forest path to a 40-metre observation tower. The 2.7-kilometre round trip takes about two hours, with wildlife, plant life, mountain views, and wheelchair-friendly walkways along the way.
“petit circuit sympa pour appréhender le parc . les vues sont magnifiques et le parcours facile. peut être un peu trop court pour nous car on est amené à faire un simple aller retour du départ du parcours à l'observatoire. cependant l'architecte de ce dernier est impressionnante! on se retrouve à 40 mètres de hauteur à son sommet.”
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