How to Get to Kingfisher Heliskiing

Kelowna International Airport

Kingfisher Heliskiing is the easiest heliski operation to access in Canada.

Sparkling Hill Resort and the Kingfisher Heliski Village at Gold Panner Resort are just a short drive from Kelowna International Airport (YLW). YLW offers 66 daily non-stop commercial flights with Air Canada, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines. There are direct flights to YLW from Seattle, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton and Toronto. YLW is “Your Link to the World,” offering non-stop flights from six of the largest North American gateway airports, so you can fly here from almost anywhere.

Vehicle rentals are available at the Kelowna International Airport. Shuttles are also available from the airport.

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Sparkling Hill Resort

From YLW proceed north on Highway 97 for approximately 30 kilometers. Turn left on Bailey Road at the flashing light (The Predator Ridge sign is on the hillside above). Proceed on Bailey Road approximately 2 kilometers. Turn left on Commonage Road (T intersection). Proceed on Commonage Road following the signs Sparkling Hill Resort/Predator Ridge. Turn right on Predator Ridge Drive and follow the signs through Predator Ridge to Sparkling Hill Resort, approximately 2.5 kilometers.

You may also click on the above map to access Google Map Directions.

Kingfisher Heli Village at Gold Panner Resort

From YLW proceed north on Highway 97 for approximately 39 kilometers. Turn right onto Okanagan Highway 6 Kalamalka Lake/Lumby/Nelson. Stay on Highway 6 for 61 kilometers and the Kingfisher Heliski Village at Gold Panner Resort is directly off the highway on your left.

You may also click on the above map to access Google Map Directions.