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Welcome to Above The Sky Adventures, where spectacular aerial sightseeing merges with profound cultural immersion and geological discovery.

Our philosophy centers on transforming simple flight experiences into comprehensive educational journeys that connect you intimately with the landscapes, peoples, and natural forces that have shaped our world's most remarkable destinations.

Vol 10 - BC Costal Range

■ Tour Overview Departure: Vancouver/Boundary Bay (CZBB) Arrival: Bella Coola Airport (CYBD) Flight Distance: 310 nautical miles Duration: Approximately 3 hours

The British Columbia Coastal Range traverse from Vancouver/Boundary Bay to Bella Coola captures one of British Columbia's most dramatic geographical transitions. This aerial journey aboard the versatile Bonanza G36 begins in the metropolitan Fraser Delta and culminates deep within the Coast Mountains, following ancient indigenous trade routes and modern highways that thread through some of Canada's most spectacular wilderness.

The route traces the legendary Sea-to-Sky corridor initially, ascending from tidewater through temperate rainforest zones toward alpine peaks. Pilots experience the geographical drama that shaped British Columbia's development—from the Capilano River's suspension bridge crossing to the turquoise waters of Garibaldi Lake, locked behind ancient lava dams. The flight path follows Highway 99 through Squamish and Whistler before departing civilized corridors to venture into the true wilderness of the Chilcotin Country.

Cultural significance permeates every segment of this traverse. Coast Salish peoples, including the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations, established seasonal camps and trade networks throughout these valleys for millennia before European contact. The modern route intersects with their traditional territories, from the salmon-rich rivers of the coast to the hunting grounds of the interior plateau.

■ Highlights Include:

• Capilano Suspension Bridge - Iconic 140-metre span over dramatic river gorge, visible from air
• The Lions Peaks - Distinctive twin granite peaks sacred to Squamish Nation (Ch'ich'iyúy Elxwíkn)
• Stawamus Chief - Massive 700-metre granite monolith, world-class climbing destination
• Shannon Falls - British Columbia's third-highest waterfall plunging 335 metres
• Garibaldi Lake - Spectacular turquoise alpine lake at 1,500m elevation with volcanic Barrier dam
• Cloudraker Skybridge - Engineering marvel spanning 130m between Whistler peaks at 2,182m
• Tatlayoko Lake - "Lake of big winds" with dramatic weather patterns and Chinook wind effects
• Tweedsmuir Provincial Park - 981,000 hectares of pristine wilderness with Hunlen Falls (260m drop)
• Great Bear Rainforest - Approach to one of the world's largest temperate rainforests

■ Cultural Sensitivity Note - Our narratives accompanying the excursion pay tribute to both scientific understanding and tradition.

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Credits: Mission Creator: Marco Martini Graphic Artist: Mike Martini Narrative Designer: Luis Cerutti