FREE SPIRIT AIR ADVENTURES

The thrill of taking off in a floatplane, landing on a remote lake with only loons and fish jumping for flies; touching down on Georgian Bay for a fresh fish lunch at Henry’s Restaurant; skimming into Sandbanks Provincial Park to climb the sand dunes or spending the day canoeing and exploring on a private lake, accessible only by air… what is more Canadian than that? The wilds of Ontario are yours to discover in a floatplane!

Sightseeing Flights

Sightseeing flights of the Kawartha Lakes provide a solid base for photographers, adventurers and those celebrating a special occasion. Your pilot is familiar with the area history and points of interest. We don’t go too high so you can see the cottages and perhaps a local landmark, like your home. The world looks very orderly from the air.

$50 per person. All prices in Canadian dollars. HST additional.

Air Charters

Charter destinations are limited only by your imagination. We’ve been to New York City, Moosonee and the coast of Hudson Bay, Ungava, the Yukon and to Osh Kosh for the annual fly-in. Your pilot can assist with planning your day or days away on tour. Half day fishing tours to a remote lake with a guide/pilot is popular.

Licensed pilots may train for their float or seaplane endorsement with us. We’ve met some exciting pilots from Swiss Air, Air Canada and local carriers over the years, who first trained with us before moving on to the big birds.

Floatplane training is offered in the Piper PA12 aircraft.

PA12 Piper Cub – suitable for 2 passengers…$250 hr

All prices in Canadian dollars. HST additional.

Seaplane/Floatplane

Skis in winter…Floats in summer!

(Wheel floats year round)

Cessna 185 – suitable for 3 passengers…$550 hr

All prices in Canadian dollars. HST additional.

Advanced seaplane training is offered in the Cessna 185.

Seaplane Endorsements

Course: 7 hours with dual, ground instruction and solo
Aircraft: PA-12 Piper Cub with flaps 150 hp EDO 2000 floats

Requirements: Valid Canadian Pilot Licence, valid Medical (new Transport Canada Licence) Passport or Birth Certificate

visiting pilots will require a Limited Term Pilots Licence LTPL prior to training – Contact Transport Canada to apply

Foreign pilots who wish to fly Canadian aircraft will require a Foreign Pilot Permit – Contact Transport Canada

Cost: $1,800

Elmhirst’s Resort is listed in the Canada Flight Supplement
Airport codes:
Seaplane base NQ6
Land runway PS2
Visiting pilots may tie-down off the runway near windsock or at the hanger- no charge.
Radio frequency 122.8
Land at your discretion

Copeway Wilderness Camp

Our wilderness camp is located 20 minutes north of the Resort on a remote lake accessible by air only. Overnights are possible in the comfortable cabin. Day trips allow intrepid adventurers to canoe and explore, swim from island to island or just chill out on the rocks and watch the herons and loons. This is our private haven so we don’t tell everyone how special it is but when guests return they are sure they have experienced the very best of Ontario outdoors.

Half day or overnight…from $685
All prices in Canadian dollars. HST additional.

For further information on sights to see by land or air visit www.ricelake.ca or www.gpaedc.on.ca or www.ricelaketoday.ca