Vancouver Island's
Largest Zipline
Soar 275 ft above the ground at speeds up to 100 km/h on the Eagle's Flight ZipTour — a guided 2.3 km bucket-list experience above the peaks of Mt. Washington. Short on time? Try the Holy Hawk, our self-guided half-tour.
100 km/h
Top Speed
275 ft
Above the Ground
2.3 km
Total Length
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Where the
Mountains
Meet the sky
A one-of-a-kind adventure spanning the stunning alpine views of Mt. Washington. The Eagle's Flight ZipTour features 4 unique spans with the ability to control your own speed — throttle for thrills or hold back to savour the views.
- Reach speeds up to 100 km/h
- Soar 275 ft above the ground
- 386m of vertical drop
- 4 spans, side-by-side cables
- Plan for up to 3 hours; arrive 30 minutes early to check in
Short on time but still want to experience the mountain from above? The Holy Hawk is a self-guided half-tour that delivers the same breathtaking alpine scenery at your own pace. No guides, no fuss, just you and the sky.
- Self-guided half-tour experience starting from the Holy Hawk line
- Perfect for first-timers or tighter schedules
- Same stunning Mt. Washington alpine setting
- Ages 16 & under $44 · Ages 16+ $59
Getting married at Mt. Washington? The happy couple receives a complimentary ZipTour experience to celebrate — and wedding guests receive 30% off their own zipline adventures too.
Contact our reservations team to arrange your group booking and discounted rates.
4
Zipline spans
1-3 hrs
Tour Duration
The Route
Top of the World
Line 1
The Abyss
From the Top of the World, soar over the chasm of Mt. Washington and land at the top of the Boomerang Chairlift.
0.54 kmLength
92 mDrop
84 mHeight
17%Grade
Boomerang Chair
Line 2
Cascade
From Little Washington over the West Basin, landing near the top of the Hawk Chairlift.
0.50 kmLength
81 mDrop
38 mHeight
14%Grade
Hawk Chair
Line 3
Holy Hawk Half-Tour Starts Here
Holy Hawk
The fastest line at 24% grade. Feel the ultimate rush as you blast over the treetops at full speed.
0.50 kmLength
124 mDrop
15 mHeight
24%Grade
Mid Station
Line 4
Runway
The final and longest span. Friends and family can watch your descent from the Eagle View BBQ courtyard and cheer you home.
0.72 kmLength
132 mDrop
30 mHeight
18%Grade
Roof of Bradley Building — Finish
ZipTour Pricing
| Tour | Ages 16 & Under | Ages 16+ |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle's FlightFull guided zip tour | $74 | $99 |
| Holy HawkHalf self-guided zip tour | $44 | $59 |
ZipTour Hours
| Days | Hours | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday & Sunday | 09:45 AM – 04:30 PM | From June 13th |
| Daily | 09:45 AM – 04:30 PM | After June 27th |
Ziptour
Preview the ride from top to bottom
Download or view our Ziptour map to preview the entire ride. In the winter guests enjoy accessing over 1,700 acres and 505 vertical metres of alpine terrain, 55kms of cross-country skiing, and 25kms of snowshoeing trails along with a dedicated Nordic lodge, Tube Park and Fat Bike trails.
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ZipTour Information
Tour Restrictions
Important Information for your Visit
- Guests must weigh between 50 and 260 lbs and be between 4’ and 6’8” tall (48” and 82”).
- Guests must be ten years of age or older and guests between the ages of 10 and 15 (inclusive) must have a parent/guardian aged 19 or older accompany them on tour.
- Absolutely no alcohol, smoking, vaping or illicit drug use is permitted before/during.
- Guests with physical disabilities should notify the ZipTour office by emailing [email protected] to ensure accommodations can be arranged.
- The ZipTour is not recommended for women who are pregnant or those who experience dizziness, seizures or have any other physical impairments. Those with heart conditions or high blood pressure should consult a physician before making a reservation.
Important Information for your Visit
- Closed-toe shoes are required. Flip flops and other open-toed shoes are NOT permitted. Staff can offer solutions if guest footwear is deemed inappropriate.
- Loose clothing and long, loose hair are not permitted. Please ensure long hair is tied back and clothing is tucked in/close-fitting.
- The ZipTour does not permit guests to bring camera equipment larger than a cell-phone, and it should be zipped into your trolley backpack pocket or secured with an appropriate camera mount during your flight. Helmet-cam mounts are not permitted.
- Guests should be prepared for light physical exertion - the tour includes several flights of stairs and some hiking.
- Each tour requires a minimum of 2 participants in it. Rescheduling may be possible, please be flexible with your times.
Additional notes
- The ZipTour staff are in no way obligated to complete a tour if one or more participants are found to be endangering the safety of themselves, others, or the environment. Refunds will not be given in this situation.
- ZipTour staff reserve the right to remove guests from the tour if the criteria above is not met with no refund option.
- Upon check-in, guests should be prepared to have height and weight measurements taken by ZipTour staff. If there is a discrepancy between measuring devices, the data collected by ZipTour staff from Mt. Washington’s device will be used.
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1-250-338-1386
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P.O. Box 3069, STN Main
Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 5N3
1-250-338-1386
Toll-Free: 1-888-231-1499
First Aid: 1-250-334-5741
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