Vancouver Island Soaring Centre

Vancouver Island Soaring Centre Vancouver Island Soaring Centre offers scenic glider flights and flight instruction in Port Alberni

The VISC is nestled in the beautiful Alberni Valley, just minutes past the town of Port Alberni on the road to the Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino and Ucluelet. Our Transport Canada Certified pilots will carry you aloft in our state-of-the-art, two-seat glider. Seated up front, you will be surrounded by spectacular views of the Beaufort Mountains, crystal-clear freshwater lakes and waterfalls, ocean inlets and the rugged coastline of Vancouver Island.

01/31/2025

Come fly with us this season! Booking calendar will be open next week - we plan to start flying at the end of April!

Looking back - or should we say “down” - on 2024! Only a few more months until we see these sights again.
12/31/2024

Looking back - or should we say “down” - on 2024! Only a few more months until we see these sights again.

Merry Christmas from all of us here at VISC! Santa’s sleigh must have a pretty good glide ratio and high Vne to make it ...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us here at VISC! Santa’s sleigh must have a pretty good glide ratio and high Vne to make it to everyone’s chimney in one night!

Still looking for that special gift for that "impossible to buy for" person? Want to inspire someone to new heights? Wha...
12/19/2024

Still looking for that special gift for that "impossible to buy for" person? Want to inspire someone to new heights? What about a unique perspective over Vancouver Island? Gift certificates for Vancouver Island Soaring Centre flights are available! Printable certificates immediately available after purchase. www.gogliding.ca/sightseeing-flights

Turn wonder into wings. Soaring over Sproat Lake and a summer sunset. Who’s got a glider flight on their bucket list for...
12/15/2024

Turn wonder into wings. Soaring over Sproat Lake and a summer sunset. Who’s got a glider flight on their bucket list for 2025? 🙋🏻‍♂️ Great gift idea or spoil yourself!

Elevate your curiosity. Soaring is for you - right here on Vancouver Island!
12/13/2024

Elevate your curiosity. Soaring is for you - right here on Vancouver Island!

Check out the new Ultimate Mt. Arrowsmith Flight! This experience features a “high tow” to 7500ft over the iconic Mt. Ar...
11/29/2024

Check out the new Ultimate Mt. Arrowsmith Flight! This experience features a “high tow” to 7500ft over the iconic Mt. Arrowsmith, the highest peak east of Port Alberni. Soar for up to 1.5-hours offering extended views of this unique Biosphere region and both coasts of the island, including the Broken Group Islands to the West. This package includes a complimentary HD Video upgrade and a VISC bucket hat. Lock in 2024 pricing on all flights between now and December 24th by purchasing a gift certificate for yourself or a love one! Http://www.gogliding.ca/sightseeing-flights

Who would like to fly a glider high above Mt.Arrowsmith on an epic scenic flight? We will be adding this option to our f...
11/22/2024

Who would like to fly a glider high above Mt.Arrowsmith on an epic scenic flight? We will be adding this option to our flights next season - watch for a special introductory price offer next week! Lock in 2024 pricing and grab a unique gift for yourself or a loved one this holiday season. www.Gogliding.ca

11/01/2024

Our Vancouver Island Experiences Raffle is underway!
Five lucky winners will take home prize packages for experiences in Bamfield, Port Alberni, Tofino & Ucluelet!
Pictured here: A glider from Vancouver Island Soaring Centre!

Tickets are just $10
Only 2000 tickets for sale
Buy online now: https://trellis.org/fun_0trhwephjh?utm_campaign=igfb

Tickets can also be purchased over the phone at 250-723-4478 or in person at our office (2579 10th Ave), Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

All proceeds benefit the Alberni Valley Hospice Society 🌻
Draws will take place at our Community Office December 2, 2024 at 5:45pm.
BC Gaming Event Licence #154684

The British Columbia Aviation Council - BCAC Silver Wings silent auction is happening now, supporting aviation scholarsh...
10/29/2024

The British Columbia Aviation Council - BCAC Silver Wings silent auction is happening now, supporting aviation scholarships in BC. Lots of great items and travel up for auction. Bid now to support their programs and maybe you’ll get a deal on a 30-minute glider flight!

Auction item 'Vancouver Island Soaring Centre: 30 Minute Flight' hosted online at 32auctions.

10/12/2024

One of our Alberni Valley Soaring Association club members enjoying a peaceful October glide over the Alberni Valley and Sproat Lake.

The launch point for all our soaring adventures! Sneaking a peek back at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport, looking No...
10/11/2024

The launch point for all our soaring adventures! Sneaking a peek back at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport, looking Northwest towards Comox Glacier.

Soaring high above Mt. Klitsa and Sutton Pass, looking towards and the west coast of Vancouver Island on a sunny Septe...
10/08/2024

Soaring high above Mt. Klitsa and Sutton Pass, looking towards and the west coast of Vancouver Island on a sunny September afternoon.

As we wind down the season, we want to give a big thanks to this season’s tow pilot and all-round great guy, .zd. Good l...
10/04/2024

As we wind down the season, we want to give a big thanks to this season’s tow pilot and all-round great guy, .zd. Good luck on your INRAT next week and future flying adventures!

10/01/2024
The evening hits just keep coming! An honour to take Bob up for his 94th birthday on such a beautiful evening. He’s flow...
09/29/2024

The evening hits just keep coming! An honour to take Bob up for his 94th birthday on such a beautiful evening. He’s flown a lot of machines but never in a glider. There’s always room to try new things in life!

On final glide back to the airport after a glorious late-September soaring flight. A few more weeks to go if the weather...
09/28/2024

On final glide back to the airport after a glorious late-September soaring flight. A few more weeks to go if the weather holds! 🤞

Address

7400 Airport Road
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y8Y9

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

(250) 667-3591 or toll free 1-866-590-7627

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Check out that wing flex on the 24m wingspan ASH 25 glider! Those long wings give us a potential 60:1 glide ratio. #goingthedistance #goingforspeed

Mountain soaring near Aoraki/Mount Cook in New Zealand.

Late season soar in October along the Beaufort Range in the PW5. Can’t wait to get back in the gliders in April! #albernivalley #vancouverisland #gogliding #soaring #gliding #pw5

The ultimate flight, the ultimate gift? We think so! Scenic glider flight gift certificates available for those “impossible to buy for” people in your life. Give them an incredible experience to look forward to. #gogliding #gliding #soaring #portalberni #vancouverisland #hellobc

Soaring the Alberni Valley, October 2024.
Soaring the Alberni Valley, October 2024.

One of our Alberni Valley Soaring Association club members enjoying a peaceful October glide over the Alberni Valley and Sproat Lake.

We hope you all have a wonderful Labour Day weekend! It might be the unofficial end of summer, but the gliding season continues into October! You’ve still got time to take an intro lesson or a scenic flight! #sproatlake #portalberni #gogliding #soaring #gliding

Congratulations to Herb on his glider solo! #learntofly #gogliding #soaring #gliding

First solo completed this weekend for 19 year-old Keanna! It’s a moment everyone remembers the rest of their life. Congratulations! #learntofly #gogliding #gliding #soaring #portalberni

Ever wonder what that beeping noise is in a glider? That’s the “vario” - an instrument that indicates whether we are climbing or descending and helps glider pilots find the pockets of lift called thermals. The beeping is an audio cue for the pilot so they can keep their eyes outside for safety, rather than staring at the instruments. If the beeps are sounding excited, it means we are having a good day! #gogliding #soaring #gliding #learntofly #portalberni

Like a three-dimensional game of chess in the air, soaring is all about sniffing out clues of where to find lift, and strategically choosing your next move in the sky to maximize your distance, speed, and time in the air. The learning never ends and every flight is a challenge, which is why so many of us get hooked on gliding! Join us! #gogliding #neverstoplearning #soaring #gliding #learntofly

Another day in gliding paradise
Another day in gliding paradise

Learn to fly or just come out and experience the magic of sailing the skies on one of our sightseeing flights! Or maybe a graduation gift certificate for the aspiring pilot/astronaut/engineer/scientist in your family? #gogliding

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