FAQ’S

Skydive Vancouver has been operating for over 40 Years. We are locally owned and operated and are only a 45minute drive East of Vancouver on Highway 1. Our team of instructors are the most experienced  in Western Canada, with over 50,000 skydives and 170 years of combined experience. Some of our instructors have competed (and won!) nationally and internationally.

Skydive Vancouver operates from a privately owned airpark dedicated only to Skydiving. We have our own runway and landing area all within view of friends and family who come and watch.

Skydive Vancouver is the only Skydive facility in Canada  that is home to 2 Turbine aircraft.  We have the capacity to put over 25 skydivers at a time in the air.

Skydive Vancouver is affiliated  with the Canadian Association of Professional Skydivers and United States Parachute Association and  is licensed by Transport Canada. Our dedication to safety is unequalled.

Unparalleled facilities, highly experienced staff, and total dedication to safety make us your best choice for a most enjoyable experience.

“Today”, give us a call and come on out

We will always try our best to accommodate the date you wish to jump. However during the summer months, especially weekends it is wise to book a little further in advance to ensure your time and day. To book, you have four options:

#1. You can register over the phone with a credit card by calling: (604) 327-5867 or (604) 738-5867

#2. You can book online. Book Now!

#3. In Vancouver at “The Parachute Shop”. Located at: 1792 Alberni Street, Vancouver B.C. To find information on hours and directions check here: The Parachute Shop

#4. In person at the Abbotsford Skydive Centre, located at: 5112 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford B.C.

Abbotsford Skydive Centre is the closest skydiving center to Vancouver. Click here for Google directions
Traffic dependent it takes:
from Vancouver by public transit = 1 hour
from Vancouver by car = 45 minutes
from Bellingham by car = 35 minutes
from Seattle by car = 2 hours

Dress comfortably and for the weather, we will provide you with a jump suit, goggles, and a soft shell helmet. Make sure you’re wearing tie up shoes. Remember free fall is 200 KPH.

For safety reasons we cannot let you use your own camera/cellphone during your skydive (this includes strapping it to you). Recent incidents have caused USPA to regulate that no one under 200 jumps may use a camera in free fall. On the ground you or anyone watching can take photos. The landing area is fully visible and anyone on the ground can easily take photos of your landing.

If you wish for pictures or video of your jump we offer additional packages where we use specially designed helmets/cameras to create high res DVDs and photos. Our highly skilled cameramen and instructors can capture your experience from the ground to the sky and back again. For more information on these packages, click here.

Those wishing to tandem jump need to weigh over 90lbs and under 220lbs. Anyone under the age of 18 needs written parent’s consent and under the age of 16 they will need a consenting parent present with them at the centre. Please call to discuss AFF course restrictions.

It is always a good idea to call ahead to get a weather check prior to leaving your home. We are Open 9:30 a.m. till dark 7 days a week.
(604) 854-3255 or (604) 856-8404

It’s easy, just breathe normally through your nose

To jump solo you need to complete two tandem jumps with us first, then you can sign up to our Accelerated Freefall (AFF) course. This in-depth course you will take you through extensive training and by the end you will make four solo jumps. Call now for more information!

Bring the whole gang. We have 15 place and 10 place turbine aircraft. Even if they are just coming out to watch, we have a volley ball net, picnic tables, decks, BBQ, fire pit, and lots of room for everyone. Dogs are not permitted. Children must be supervised.