ZipTour - Mount Washington Alpine Resort

The ZipTour

Vancouver Island's
Largest Zipline

Now is the time to take flight. Unfold your wings and soar through the treetops with alpine to ocean views on Vancouver Island's longest combined zip line experience, The Eagle's Flight ZipTour.

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Eagle's Flight ZipTour

A one-of-a-kind, bucket-list-worthy, high-flying adventure! Experience Vancouver Island's longest combined and most thrilling zip line tour spanning across the stunning views of Mount Washington Alpine Resort. On the Eagle's Flight ZipTour, enjoy 4 unique spans of zip lines with the ability to control your own speeds to throttle for thrills or hold back to savour the views. Unfold your wings and soar with the eagles this summer!
Imagine zipping through the tree lines of Mt. Washington at top speeds of almost 100 kph and finishing off your tour with a rooftop decent that gives panoramic views of Albert Edward and the front side of Mt. Washington. Fly down this unique 2.3 km adventure starting by crossing "The Abyss," a chasm between peaks where you will be hundreds of meters in the air! Please dress appropriately for current mountain conditions. Note that the tour can take up to 3 hours, and arrive 30 minutes prior to ZipTour start time to check-in.

Gold & Bike Pass Holders, please call to book your discounted ZipTour 1-250-338-1386.

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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 FAQs

Tour Restrictions & Important Information
Tour Restrictions
  • 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 ziptour@mountwashington.ca 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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