SAINT-FÉLIX-D'OTIS ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Above the Turbines: A Helicopter Loop Over Rivière du Moulin
A precise, 40-minute helicopter outing from Saint-Félix-d'Otis that places you over one of Canada’s largest wind farms and the rugged Laurentian reserve—this guide tells you what to expect and how the flight unfolds.
Above the Turbines: A Helicopter Loop Over Rivière du Moulin.
From the wooden edges of the Saguenay fjord to the sweeping ridgelines of the Monts-Valin, this helicopter flight threads the region’s raw topography and human ingenuity—lifting you over Lac Otis, along the fjord and across the Rivière du Moulin wind farm to take in more than 175 turbines and panoramic wilderness in a single circuit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sweeping views of 175 towering turbines
Soar directly above the Rivière du Moulin wind farm — one of Canada’s largest — and appreciate the geometry and scale of more than 175 turbines set against the Laurentian backcountry.
A flight that traces lake, fjord and ridgeline
The helicopter departs Saint-Félix-d'Otis and follows a route that includes a flyover of Lac Otis and the Saguenay fjord en route to the wind farm, offering 360-degree perspectives of land and water.
Where renewable energy meets wild landscape
This outing pairs an aerial spectacle with an introduction to renewable energy: a rare vantage on how large-scale wind infrastructure sits within the Laurentian wildlife reserve.
What the day feels like
What the Flight Feels Like
Expect a compact, focused experience: a 40-minute circuit launched from the operator’s base in Saint-Félix-d'Otis that climbs above lakes and fjord, sweeps the wind farm at close range and returns—each flight unique, guided by an experienced pilot who will brief and answer questions along the way.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Flights are offered summer and winter, with the operator noting the experience is available in all seasons.
The operator does not list specific gear requirements; check with them if you have questions about clothing or equipment.
Departure is from the operator’s base in Saint-Félix-d'Otis.
The listed price is 720 $ and the flight duration is 40 minutes (distance covered: 120 KM).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
The flight lasts 40 minutes.
How much does the experience cost?
The listed price is 720 $.
How many people can fly together?
Flights are available for up to three people.
Where does the helicopter depart from?
Departures are from the operator’s base at Saint-Félix-d'Otis.
What will we see on the flight?
Expect 360-degree views including Lac Otis, the Saguenay fjord, the Laurentian wildlife reserve and passage over more than 175 wind turbines at the Rivière du Moulin wind farm.
Is the flight available year-round?
Yes—the operator indicates flights are offered in both summer and winter.