iFLY Canada

What iFLY Canada does

iFLY Canada ULC operates indoor skydiving facilities at four locations across Canada — Calgary, Montreal, Oakville, and Whitby — using vertical wind tunnel technology developed in partnership with SkyVenture International (UK), the recognized pioneer of vertical wind tunnel engineering. The company serves a broad demographic ranging from age 3 to 103, with customer segments spanning first-time flyers, families, corporate groups, STEM students aged 7–14, adaptive flyers with disabilities, and professional skydivers seeking training time. Each flight delivers approximately 1.5x the freefall time of a 12,000-foot parachute jump, with all instructors certified by the International Bodyflight Association (IBA) under standardized safety and training protocols.

The business operates a multi-tier pricing structure: entry-level Discovery packages start at $59.99 CAD, VR-enhanced packages at $94.99, Adventure 4-flight packages at $109.99, intermediate 4/10-flight packages at $169.99–$319.99, and professional flyer time at $97 per 5-minute block. Revenue streams include one-time flight experiences, gift vouchers (9-month validity, no expiry in Montreal), recurring iFLY Club memberships ($14.99/flight), corporate event packages ($644.99–$984.99 for groups of up to 13), and STEM educational field trips ($59.99 per student). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the iflyworld.ca booking system and walk-ins at the four physical sites, with email marketing via Force24 and corporate outreach through dedicated inquiry forms.

The company is a subsidiary within the SkyGroup Investments LLC / iFLY Holdings LLC / SkyVenture International (UK) Ltd. corporate family, and operates within a global iFLY brand network of 100+ sites worldwide. With approximately 80 employees, 100,000+ flyers annually, Google reviews averaging 4.6/5 and TripAdvisor 4.48/5, the company runs as a multi-site entertainment operator leveraging proprietary tunnel technology, IBA-standardized instruction, and event-driven programming such as the CISC 2026 championships hosted at Whitby.

Name

iFLY Canada

Legal name

iFLY Canada ULC

Website

https://iflyworld.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

iFLY Canada ULC operates four indoor skydiving facilities across Canada using vertical wind tunnel technology, serving consumers, families, corporate groups, and adaptive flyers with IBA-certified instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Skydiving

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Skydiving Experiences (Tandem, AFF, Scenic Jumps) (THAAAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extreme Sports Experiences (Skydiving, Bungee Jumping) (THAAAAAM), Extreme Sports Training, Certification & Coaching (Skydiving/Bungee Safety Courses) (THAAAMAJ)

Keywords

• Indoor skydiving experiences
• Vertical wind tunnels
• Adventure entertainment venues
• Corporate team building events
• STEM education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Experience Packages: One-time flight experiences sold in packages (2 flights, 4 flights, VR-enhanced packages) ranging from $59.99 to over $100 per person. Additional revenue from photo/video downloads and vertical takeoff add-ons.
2. Gift Vouchers: Prepaid vouchers for flight experiences sold online, valid for 9 months (or no expiration for Montreal). Vouchers can be redeemed for any flight package.
3. iFLY Club Membership: Monthly subscription starting at $14.99 per flight for regular flyers. Includes priority access to exclusive offers and events, free member-only events, and access to international iFLY tunnels.
4. Corporate Events: Private group sessions and corporate team-building events with dedicated packages including exclusive sessions, private party rooms, catering options, and group pricing starting at $63.99 per person.
5. STEM Education Programs: Educational field trips combining 1 hour of STEM coursework with flight experiences for students ages 7-14, priced at $59.99 per participant.
6. Professional/Skydiver Sessions: Bulk flight time for experienced flyers and skydivers, including 5-minute blocks at $97.00 and larger packages for training and competition preparation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

iFLY Canada operates four indoor skydiving centers across Canada that use vertical wind tunnel technology to simulate the sensation of freefall without an aircraft or parachute. The business sells paid flight experiences in packaged tiers (Discovery, Adventure, intermediate and professional blocks), recurring iFLY Club memberships, gift vouchers, group and corporate event packages, STEM educational field trips, and adaptive All Abilities flight sessions for participants aged 3 and above, including those with disabilities. All flights are delivered by IBA-certified instructors at wind speeds up to 200 km/h.

Product overview

iFLY Canada operates as an indoor skydiving entertainment company offering vertical wind tunnel experiences at four Canadian locations (Calgary, Montreal, Oakville, and Whitby). The core product is the indoor skydiving experience, where participants float on a cushion of air generated by powerful fans, simulating the sensation of freefall without parachutes or aircraft. The company serves all ages (3 years+) and ability levels through various packages including Discovery (2 flights), Adventure (4 flights), and intermediate/advanced options. Additional offerings include VR-enhanced experiences, Vertical Takeoff premium sessions, iFLY Club membership subscriptions, group and corporate event packages, STEM educational field trips, and adaptive All Abilities Flight Events for individuals with disabilities. The company also hosts competitive events including the CISC 2026 Canadian Indoor Skydiving Championships. Instructors are certified by the International Bodyflight Association (IBA), and the company maintains compliance with IBA standards and PIPEDA privacy regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor Skydiving Experience The core paid indoor skydiving flight experience in a vertical wind tunnel, available to participants aged 3 and above of all ability levels. Each booking includes pre-flight training, equipment rental, personalized in-flight instruction by an IBA-certified instructor, and a flight certificate.
• Gift Vouchers Prepaid digital or physical gift vouchers redeemable for any flight package at iFLY Canada. Valid for 9 months at Calgary, Oakville, and Whitby, with no expiration date at the Montreal location.
• iFLY Club Membership Monthly subscription program for return flyers priced from $14.99 per flight. Members receive priority access to exclusive offers and events, free member-only events, and access to international iFLY tunnels.
• Group Packages Discounted flight packages for groups of 5 or more, with exclusive group sessions for up to 13 people, access to private party rooms, catering options, and Group Flex rescheduling protection. Group discovery flights start at $63.99 per person.
• Corporate Events Corporate team-building and client entertainment packages offered in Essential and Premium tiers with private sessions, coaching, photo/video packages, private party rooms, and catering options. Sold via a dedicated corporate event inquiry form.
• STEM Field Trips Educational field trip package combining one hour of STEM coursework with an indoor skydiving flight experience, priced at $59.99 per participant and designed for students aged 7 to 14.
• Return Flyers Packages Intermediate flight packages aimed at flyers who have already flown at iFLY and are progressing toward IBA Level 1 certification. Offered as 4-flight ($169.99) and 10-flight ($319.99 individual, $399.99 shared for up to 5 people) packages.
• All Abilities Flight Events Adaptive indoor skydiving sessions designed for individuals with physical disabilities, developmental or cognitive differences, sensory sensitivities, and adaptive mobility needs, delivered with increased instructor ratios and customized support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 skydivers/flyers experience iFLY annually across all locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Bodyflight Association (IBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IBA is the governing organization dedicated to advancing indoor skydiving as a global sport. iFLY works in close partnership with IBA, which establishes standardized rules, judging criteria, competition formats, and training standards. IBA certifications (levels 1-4) are required for competitive participation and professional instruction.
• SkyVenturecoreTechnology or IntegrationSkyVenture is a pioneer in vertical wind tunnel technology and the foundational technology partner for iFLY. The partnership provides world-class wind tunnel engineering, testing, and proven technology models for entertainment, military, and research facilities worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• FlyStation: Vertical wind tunnel operator with locations primarily in Russia and Eastern Europe. Offers similar indoor skydiving experiences and training programs in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Bodyflight (UK): UK-based indoor skydiving operator with multiple tunnels offering first-time experiences, coaching, and competitive training. Comparable product offering and customer base to iFLY Canada.
• Paraclete XP SkyVenture: One of the largest vertical wind tunnel facilities in North Carolina, USA. Offers comparable indoor skydiving experiences, IBA-affiliated training, and recreational flights to a similar consumer demographic.
• iFLY (Global / SkyVenture): Global parent brand and operator of indoor skydiving tunnels. Same technology (SkyVenture wind tunnels), same IBA-certified instructor standards, and same package structure; iFLY Canada is a regional operator within this network.

Broad incumbents

• Aerodium: Latvian-based wind tunnel manufacturer and operator with global reach, including entertainment, military, and research applications. Competes with SkyVenture in tunnel technology and operates its own consumer facilities.
• SkyVenture International: Original pioneer and manufacturer of vertical wind tunnel technology, also a corporate parent entity of iFLY Canada. Designs and builds the underlying tunnel systems used by indoor skydiving operators worldwide.

Others

• Escape Rooms & Experiential Entertainment (e.g., The Escape Game): Other experience-based attractions competing for the same group/corporate event budgets. While different activity, they overlap with iFLY's corporate events and group bookings segment.
• Trampoline & Adventure Parks (e.g., CircusTrix/Altitude): Adjacent experience-based entertainment operators competing for family/group discretionary spend. While not skydiving, they target the same birthday party, group outing, and weekend entertainment occasions.

Emerging players

• GoAirborne Indoor Skydiving: Smaller regional indoor skydiving operator in the US. Offers comparable first-time flyer packages and group events with a more limited footprint than iFLY.
• Windoeva: Newer entrant in the indoor skydiving space with locations in France. Offers comparable flight experiences and introductory packages to consumers and groups.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ifly-montreal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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