Flying in the Sea to Sky region during this time brings all the shades of spring into focus—and there’s truly no better way to take it all in than from a colourful flight. From the moment the snow starts to melt, the landscape begins its slow, dazzling transformation. Greens return to the forests, glacier-fed rivers sparkle back to life, and wildflowers start to bloom in every direction—adding delicate pops of colour that hint at the season’s return. And if you’ve ever wondered when the best time is to see it all unfold from above, this is it.
When you take a scenic flight in spring, you’re not just sightseeing—you’re watching the land come alive in colour. Let’s take a little sky-high tour of what you can expect to see.
First up: the melt. As the sun warms the peaks, glacial ice begins to loosen its grip, releasing water that’s been locked away all winter. What happens next is a downhill dance of colour and motion—one of the most vivid moments you’ll witness on a colourful flight through the Sea-to-Sky region.
From high above, you’ll spot turquoise ribbons of glacier melt threading their way through rocky channels. This dreamy hue comes from rock flour—fine silt ground down by the glacier—that refracts light in the most stunning way. As these streams join with wider rivers, the colours shift: icy blue turns to soft green, then eventually to deep, clear aqua as it feeds into lakes and winds its way toward the ocean.
It’s a journey you can watch happen in real time as you fly—from the frosted edge of the glacier all the way to the sparkling coastline.
If winter is all about quiet, sleepy trees under snow, spring is when the forests throw open their windows and breathe deep. And from the sky, that shift is impossible to miss.
The evergreens are richer, more saturated. Deciduous trees sprout soft new leaves that paint the valleys in layers of green—from minty-fresh to bold emerald. Hillsides once shadowed in snow now glow with colour and warmth, and little pockets of mist between the trees catch the light just right.
It’s that deep, velvety green that makes the entire landscape feel alive again—and it goes on for kilometres.
Of all the colours you’ll see on your flight, don’t forget to look up. The sky itself is one of spring’s most stunning features, constantly shifting with the time of day and weather patterns to create a dynamic canvas above it all.
An early morning flight might greet you with a soft pastel sunrise—blush pinks and lavender tones stretching across the horizon while the valleys below are still wrapped in mist. As the day warms up, the sky often turns a brilliant, endless blue, providing a crisp, bright backdrop to the snowy peaks and green hillsides below. Then there are those dramatic spring days where towering white clouds cast moving shadows across the landscape, giving your view extra depth and drama.
And if you happen to catch a sunset from the air? You’re in for golden light pouring across the mountains, setting everything aglow. The peaks catch fire in hues of amber and rose, and even the rivers and lakes below reflect back the soft colours of day’s end.
The sky sets the mood for your flight, and in spring—it’s a mood you’ll never forget.
There’s no wrong time to take a scenic flight—but spring? Spring is the showstopper.
You get the contrast of snowy peaks and sunlit valleys. The movement of meltwater and the stillness of green forests. The soft blues of glacial rivers and the glow of shifting skies.
It’s a reminder that even after the quietest seasons, colour and life always come rushing back. And watching that return unfold beneath (and above) you from thousands of feet in the air? That’s the kind of perspective you don’t forget.
Ready to See It for Yourself?
This spring, don’t just wait for nature to bloom—fly over it. From glacier blues to lush greens and ever-changing skies, the Sea-to-Sky region is putting on a show. And you’ve got the best seat in the sky. Check out our scenic aerial tours and start planning your colourful flight.
