Paragliding Prices for Novice Lessons in British Columbia

Provider	Price*	Location	Is Dealer?**	Accepts PayPal***	Notes
JetSet Paragliding	$2500	Fraser Valley	No	No
FlyBC	$2184	Fraser Valley	Yes	Yes	Equipment rental available.
DeimosPG	$2000	Fraser Valley	Yes	No	Equipment rental available.
iParaglide	$2397	Fraser Valley	Yes	No	Price does not include $160 - $320 in 'i4x4' fees. Equipment purchase required after flight 4.
Sea To Sky Paragliding	$2362	Pemberton	No	Yes
VI Paragliding	$3000	Victoria	Yes	Yes	Novice price as of January, 2016. Equipment purchase required after flight 5.
Paraglide Canada	$3472	Vernon	Yes	No	Price includes use of equipment for full course.
Freedom Flight School	$3000	Vernon	Yes	No

IMPORTANT NOTE(S): If purchase of equipment prior to or during the course of instruction is required - expect to add an additional $5000 to $8000 onto certification cost.

Schools will often advertise 'includes X flights' - it is important to know there is no established standard in Canada as to what constitutes a paragliding flight. It could be a single run down the training hill or a proper flight off the top of a mountain. Be sure to inquire what the program actually entails before making any payment.

* Price - includes tax (calculated if published price does not specifically include tax). Assumes combined PST/GST.

** 'Is Dealer?' - dealers will have beginner demo stock on hand that is frequently used for student training.  If the school is not a stocking dealer, odds are the student (you) will be required to purchase a complete paragliding kit before any instruction can be done - increasing up front costs.

*** If the provider does not accept PayPal (with its purchaser protection) - make sure to get a receipt.

DISCLAIMER

The posting of prices/links is in no way an endorsement for any of the above paragliding businesses. It is the responsibility of the client (you) to confirm that the instructor is properly trained, certified, licensed, and insured by an appropriate body. Paragliding is a dangerous activity that can result in serious injury and/or death.