Skydive Toronto

What Skydive Toronto does

Skydive Toronto Inc is a privately held recreational skydiving operator headquartered at a 12,000 sq ft purpose-built hangar on a 100+ acre property in Cookstown, Ontario, approximately 35 minutes north of Toronto on Highway 400. Founded in 1972 by Joseph Chow and Claire Coriveau and continuously family-owned for over 50 years, the company operates the largest dropzone in Ontario by fleet size, running five aircraft (two Cessna 208 Turbine Grand Caravans including one Super Cargomaster, and three wide-bodied Cessna 182s) and offering the highest-altitude tandem skydive in the province — the Moonshot at 15,250 feet with supplemental oxygen. The company is the only skydiving school in Canada using two Automatic Activation Devices (AADs) on student gear and equips all tandem harnesses with Skyhook technology, anchoring a claimed unmatched North American safety record across 400,000+ completed jumps.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with seasonal operations from April through November, generating revenue across tandem skydiving at three altitude tiers (Basic 9,250 ft at $349, Stratosphere 12,250 ft at $399, Moonshot 15,250 ft at $589), solo certification programs (Gradual Freefall Progression at $3,380 and Progressive Freefall at $4,400), an A-Certificate of Proficiency course at $2,285, 4K media packages ($168–$327), per-jump fees for licensed fun jumpers ($36.99–$50), rigging services, special events, and non-expiring gift certificates sold through a Burblesoft-powered online storefront. Customers include first-time and occasional jumpers, aspiring solo-license students, experienced CSPA-licensed skydivers, and groups booking corporate, wedding, bachelor/bachelorette, reunion, and charity events, with discounts for first responders, military, students, and birthday celebrants.

Distribution combines a self-serve Burblesoft booking platform, phone reservations, walk-in on-site sales, and a GO Transit accessibility partnership. Marketing is multi-channel across Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, and a Mailchimp newsletter, emphasizing safety credentials, 50+ years of family operation, and the unique high-altitude Moonshot offering. Management transitioned to second-generation leadership in 2011 when Jennifer Chow, a 2011 Canadian National Champion, joined full-time as General Manager.

Name

Skydive Toronto

Legal name

Skydive Toronto Inc

Website

https://skydivetoronto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Skydive Toronto is a family-owned recreational skydiving operator in Cookstown, Ontario, running the largest dropzone fleet in the province and offering tandem jumps, solo certification courses, media packages, and special events to first-time jumpers, aspiring licensees, experienced skydivers, and groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skydiving Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (487990)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skydiving Experiences (Tandem, AFF, Scenic Jumps) (THAAAMAA), Extreme Sports Experiences (Skydiving, Bungee Jumping) (THAAAAAM), Paragliding, Skydiving & Airborne Adventure Sports (THAJABAJ), Aerial Adventure & Flight Schools (Paragliding, Hang Gliding, Paramotoring) (THAAAKAA)

Keywords

• Tandem skydiving services
• Skydiving training programs
• Solo skydive certification
• Adventure recreation services
• Skydive media packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Cookstown

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tandem Skydiving: Primary revenue stream from tandem skydiving experiences at three altitude levels: Basic (9,250 ft), Stratosphere (12,250 ft), and Moonshot (15,250 ft). Prices range from $349 to $589 per person with additional charges for weight over 250 lbs.
2. Solo Progression Training: Solo certification programs including Gradual Freefall Progression (GFP) at $3,380 and Progressive Freefall (PFF) at $4,400. Includes ground school, equipment rental, and multiple skydives over an intensive week-long camp.
3. Media Packages: Video and photography packages including Handcam ($168), Dedicated Videographer ($230), and Movie Star Package ($327). All filmed in 4K with edited footage and approximately 50 photographs.
4. Experienced Skydiver Jumps: Per-jump pricing for licensed skydivers: $50 for 12,250 ft, $48 for 10,500 ft, $38 for 4,500 ft, and $36.99 for TGIF special.
5. Novice/A-License Program: A-Certificate of Proficiency program at $2,285 including 15 skydives, coach jumps, gear rental, and 10% bonus for full payment.
6. Special Events: Corporate events, weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, family reunions, and charity/fundraiser events. $50 donation to charity for each full-price group member.
7. Gift Certificates: Pre-paid gift certificates sold through their online store (store.burblesoft.com). Never expire and valid during operational season.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Skydive Toronto provides paid skydiving experiences and instruction from a Cookstown, Ontario facility. Core offerings include tandem skydiving at three altitudes (9,250 ft, 12,250 ft, and 15,250 ft), solo certification programs (Gradual Freefall Progression and Progressive Freefall), novice coaching toward an A-Licence, 4K video/photo media packages, special-event hosting (corporate, weddings, bachelor/bachelorette), and dropzone services for licensed skydivers. Revenue is generated per-jump, per-program, and through ancillary media and gift-certificate sales.

Product overview

Skydive Toronto is a skydiving services provider offering tandem skydiving experiences at three altitude levels (Basic 9,250 ft, Stratosphere 12,250 ft, and Moonshot 15,250 ft), solo certification training programs (Gradual Freefall Progression with 12 levels and Progressive Freefall with 10 levels), novice coaching leading to A-Licence certification, media capture packages (HandCam, Dedicated Videographer, and Movie Star), special event services for groups, experienced skydiver dropzone access, rigging services, and gift certificates. The company operates the largest aircraft fleet in Ontario using Cessna Caravans and Cessna 182s from a purpose-built 12,000 sq ft facility on Highway 400.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Tandem Skydive Entry-level tandem skydive from 9,250 feet with approximately 25 seconds of freefall at 200 km/hr; includes all equipment and instructor guidance. Priced at $349 per person for the 2026 season. Designed for first-time and occasional skydivers with no prerequisites.
• Stratosphere Tandem Skydive Most popular tandem skydiving option from 12,250 feet with approximately 45 seconds of freefall at 200 km/hr; features panoramic views of Lake Simcoe, countryside, and Toronto skyline. Priced at $399 per person for the 2026 season.
• Moonshot Tandem Skydive Highest-altitude tandem skydive in Ontario from 15,250 feet with supplemental oxygen, approximately 60 seconds of freefall at terminal velocity, and a Moonshot certificate of achievement. Priced at $589 per person; available June through September only.
• Gradual Freefall Progression (GFP) 12-level solo certification program using traditional static-line training starting from 4,750 feet, progressing through incremental freefall delays up to solo jumps. Priced at $3,380 including full-day Ground School, 12 skydives, and equipment rental; culminates in CSPA Solo Certification.
• Progressive Freefall (PFF) 10-level accelerated solo certification program with first jump from 12,250 feet featuring real-time instructor feedback, progressing from 2-to-1 instructor ratios to solo freefall jumps. Priced at $4,400 including full-day Ground School, 10 skydives, and free logbook/t-shirt on full payment; culminates in CSPA Solo Certification.
• Novice Coaching Program (A-Licence Pathway) Post-solo-certification coaching program teaching body flight, relative work, and advanced skills, leading to an A-Certificate of Proficiency (internationally recognized A-Licence). A-Certificate program priced at $2,285 including 15 skydives, coach jumps, gear rental, and a 10% bonus on full payment.
• HandCam Media Package Selfie-style 4K video and photo package with camera mounted on the instructor's arm, capturing freefall and under-canopy footage. Priced at $168; includes three edited videos and approximately 50 photographs; available daily.
• Dedicated Videographer Media Package Third-person perspective 4K video package with a dedicated skydiving videographer capturing exit shots, freefall, and landing. Priced at $230; primarily offered Friday through Sunday.
• Movie Star Media Package Combined HandCam and Dedicated Videographer package providing both selfie-style and third-person 4K footage of the complete skydive experience. Priced at $327; the highest-coverage media option.
• Special Events Services Custom group event packages for weddings, proposals, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate team-building, family reunions, birthdays, and charity/fundraiser events. Includes group accommodations and $50-per-full-price-member charity donation contributions.
• Experienced Skydiver Jump Services Per-jump access for licensed skydivers holding a CSPA licence or foreign equivalent, with options at 12,250 ft ($50), 10,500 ft ($48), 4,500 ft ($38), and a $36.99 TGIF special. Includes dedicated aircraft availability and dropzone access.
• Rigging Services Professional parachute rigging services operated by a CSPA Rigger B and FAA Rigger, including equipment maintenance and reserve repacking for experienced skydivers.
• Gift Certificates Pre-paid gift certificates for tandem skydives and solo courses, sold through the online Burblesoft store and available as physical certificates. Non-refundable but never expire and remain valid during any operational season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Freefall durations: 25 seconds (9,250 ft), 45 seconds (12,250 ft), 60 seconds (15,250 ft)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skydive Chicago: Large US dropzone serving the Chicago metro with tandem skydiving, AFF training, and experienced jumper services. Directly comparable as a regional anchor skydiving center targeting a major North American population base.
• Skydive Vancouver: Canadian skydiving operator offering tandem and solo training near Vancouver, BC. Closest national comp to Skydive Toronto given similar product mix (tandem, AFF training, group events) and shared regulatory environment under the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association.
• Skydive Arizona: Long-established Arizona-based skydiving center known for high-altitude jumps and large jumper community. Comparable in operating model, instructor depth, and multi-tier altitude offerings (including high-altitude tandems).
• Parachutisme Montréal (Parachute Montreal / SkyVenture Montréal): Quebec-based skydiving center serving the Montreal metro area with tandem jumps and training programs. Directly comparable dropzone business with similar Canadian regulatory framework, customer base, and seasonal operating model.
• Perris Skydiving: One of the largest and most established skydiving operations in North America, located in Perris, California. Comparable business model (tandem, student training, experienced jumpers, large aircraft fleet) and similar role as a flagship dropzone in its region.
• Skydive Ocean City (OC Skydiving Center): Mid-Atlantic skydiving center offering tandem and solo training to a major tourist catchment. Comparable as a regional dropzone with similar group/event offerings and seasonal demand patterns.

Broad incumbents

• Skydive Dubai: High-volume, premium-positioned skydiving operator serving international tourists in Dubai. Comparable as a high-altitude tandem-focused operator with premium pricing and significant media/brand investment, though operating in a different regulatory and climatic environment.
• iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Global chain of indoor vertical wind tunnel skydiving facilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the indoor/simulated skydiving experience category; competes for the same experiential-spend wallet share and serves as a year-round alternative to outdoor skydiving.

Regional players

• Skydive New England: Regional US skydiving operator serving the New England market with tandem jumps and training. Comparable business model and seasonal weather exposure, but operates in a different geography than Skydive Toronto.

Others

• Canadian Sport Parachuting Association (CSPA): National governing body for sport parachuting in Canada that certifies instructors and establishes operational standards. Adjacent industry enabler whose ratings framework directly governs Skydive Toronto's instructor qualifications and safety protocols.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user40931154
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkydiveToronto
• Instagraminstagram.com/skydive_toronto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skydive-toronto-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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