Cookstown Drop Zone, located close to Toronto, is surrounded by beautiful lakes and offers stunning views to the skydivers. Jump from a height of 13,000 feet to take in the gorgeous view of Lake Simcoe, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, and the Toronto city’s skyline in the distance. This is a lifetime experience that you shouldn’t miss out on!
Distance From Toronto: 93.6 km, approximately 1 hour 4 minutes
Skydive Center: 3065 4th Line, Cookstown, Ontario, L0L 1L0, Canada
Skydive Ontario facility at Cayuga East Airport Drop Zone offers a gorgeous view of the countryside and the surrounding lakes from the top. Prepare to get dazzled by the top view of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie as you skydive from a height of over 11,000 feet! Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you free fall at over 120 miles per hour. This campus facility hosts a skydiving school as well if you wish to get a license.
Distance From Toronto: 101 km, approximately 1 hour 14 minutes
Skydive Center: Skydive Ontario, C/o Skydive Cayuga Inc., 5820 Highway 3, Cayuga, ON, N0A 1E0
Scared of heights? Opt for the indoor skydiving experience at iFly Toronto – Oakville. The venue uses SkyVenture technology that aims at giving a safe and fun experience to all flyers. Gear up to feel the sensation of free fall inside a 14-inch enclosed tunnel while the wind holds you up in the air for a one-of-a-kind experience!
Distance From Toronto: 37.6 km, approximately 26 minutes
Skydive Center: 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6H 0H3, Canada
At iFly Toronto, enjoy the thrill of indoor skydiving in the flight chamber while the strong wind holds you up in the air. It is the perfect activity for guests who which to kickstart their skydive adventure in a safe and secure environment. Depending on the package selected, you can go for this experience several times until you conquer your fears!
Distance From Toronto: 54.5 km, approximately 40 minutes)
Skydive Center: 75 Consumers Dr, Building I, Whitby (Ontario), Canada L1N 9S2
If you are an experienced diver or a licensed skydiver, then solo skydiving would be ideal for you. You can manage the entire skydive on your own, starting from the jump to opening the parachute and finally making a safe landing as well.
While solo skydiving is mostly opted by experienced divers, it can be done by beginners as well. But, if you are a first-time diver, then you would need to attend a 3-4 hour training session where the trained professional will describe the entire procedure to you. From the right way to exit the plane, how to control the free-fall, when to deploy the parachute to the best way to land lots and more.
Weather plays a major role in skydiving since tandem skydiving is an outdoor activity. So, your skydive slot might get shifted a little based on the slot availability and the weather conditions. To ensure that you don’t miss out on this activity, book an early morning slot and arrive on time to complete the formalities as the weather clears up for skydiving.
Get proper rest the day before your skydive so that you are fresh and rested during the activity. You might be a little nervous but it is important to sleep soundly the night before. In the morning, have a healthy breakfast and pack light snacks to enjoy at the facility. Wear comfortable attire and carry extra layers as it can be a little chilly high up in the sky.
Once you reach the drop zone, your skydiving experience begins. A routine temperature check will be carried out at the entrance after which you will need to fill out all the necessary documents. Next, a health check-up would be conducted to determine your height, weight, and other important medical information.
You will be introduced to an instructor who would give you a short training session on the safety guidelines and the best way to position yourself during a free fall. After that, the instructor will put the harness on you and provide you with other necessary gear for skydiving. If you chose a media package, then a professional camera flyer will interview and take your photos and videos before you go to the boarding area.
Arrive at the boarding area and wait for the safety check of the skydiving equipment and the aircraft before you board the plane. Slowly, you will ascend and reach the exit altitude. You will be tied to the front of the licensed skydiver using the harness and after once final check, jump from the plane.
You will free fall for 45 – 60 seconds, enjoying the stunning scenery around you. The instructor will open the parachute at around 5,000 feet after which you would gently soar in the sky for 5-7 minutes.
Enjoy the 360-degree view while gently floating back to the base. After landing on the ground, you can get out of the gear and head towards the exit once you have collected the photos and videos of your dive.
To skydive in Toronto, you need to be a minimum of 18 years old but this can vary depending on the skydiving facility that you choose. At the Skydive Toronto facility, 16 and 17 years are also allowed to skydive as long as the parents are present onsite and sign the consent form. If you are 70+ years old, then get medical clearance from your physician.
For tandem skydiving in Toronto, one needs to weigh less than 280 pounds and will have to pay additional charges if one weighs more than 240 pounds. Basically, if you are healthy and able, then you can go tandem skydiving.
Guests are advised to wear comfortable activewear such as pants, t-shirts (without collar), and running shoes. Avoid wearing sandals or boots or any accessories that might easily fall. Bring a warm top, thermals, gloves, etc. if it is a chilly day.
Have a good and hearty breakfast before you leave for the drop zone and carry some snacks and water for you to enjoy at the facility. Don’t overeat or have too much greasy food before the dive as it can upset your stomach as you free fall.
Skydiving is primarily dependent on the weather so, if there is rainfall, high winds, or low clouds, then your activity could be canceled or rescheduled by the facility. Check the weather forecast and arrive early at the facility to complete all your forms while the weather clears. If the weather doesn’t clear up the entire day, then you can reschedule your dive for another day. Plan your skydive in the summer season between the months of April and October as the weather is pleasant and it is a good time to free fall from the sky.
For indoor skydiving at iFly Toronto, you can be as young as 4 years old and will be accompanied by a trained instructor during the entire flight. Pregnant women are not allowed to go indoor skydiving.
As long as you are fit and healthy, you can fly in the wind tunnel. There is no restriction on the weight of the flyers but if you are overweight, it would be a good idea to reach out to iFly Toronto before booking your tickets.
Make sure that you wear comfortable clothes with laced-up running shoes for the flight. You can wear a t-shirt with no collar with athletic pants or shorts. We provide our guests with a flight suit and other important equipment that needs to be worn over the clothes. Also, get a rubber band to tie up your hair or a brush to comb it after the flight.
Guests can enjoy light snacks before the flight to keep them energized during the activity. Don’t eat greasy food before the flight.
Yes, you can go skydiving in Toronto. All the locations are open to visitors with safety measures in place.
Yes, you can book a skydiving experience at all the centers of Skydive Toronto.
There are both indoor and outdoor skydiving options available in Toronto. If guests are interested in an outdoor skydive, then they can opt for Cookstown or Cayuga East Airport facility for skydiving. For indoor skydiving, you can choose between iFly Toronto – Oakville or iFly Toronto – Whitby.
Yes, you can go tandem skydiving in Toronto and be safe in the hands of a professional, licensed instructor. Both Cookston and Cayuga East Airport offer tandem skydiving in their packages.
For tandem skydiving in Toronto, all guests must be 18 years or old. Minors who are 16 or 17 years old can skydive as long as they get their parental or legal guardian’s consent and are accompanied by them onsite.
The maximum permissible weight is 127 kgs (280 pounds) for tandem skydiving in Toronto. Guests who weigh more than 113 kgs (249 pounds) are charged an additional fee.
Comfortable activewear is ideal for skydiving in Toronto. Get an extra warm top as it might be chilly up and wear running shoes. Avoid wearing heels or boots and remove any accessories or jewelry that you might be wearing.
Generally, the jumpmasters launch the parachute between the height of 5,500 feet and 4,000 feet.
All the parachute systems are equipped with the main parachute and a reserve parachute. So, if your main parachute isn’t working, then you can open the reserve parachute instead.