Pemberton, Canada

Adventure Mode: A weekend vol-biv in Pemberton

Pemberton is the uncontested Canadian paragliding mecca

8 December, 2025, by James Elliott, local guru

Pemberton is the uncontested Canadian paragliding mecca, situated just 120km north of Vancouver. These impressive peaks form a portion of the Canadian Coastal Mountain range and are a perfect backdrop for serious cross-country flying. 

For a classic one-night adventure, target the ridge system 20km northwest of Mount Mackenzie, Pemberton’s main launch. This zone offers the ideal staging ground for a quick vol-biv. Several key peaks here are readily top-landable by experienced pilots, rewarding the effort with truly stunning sunset vistas and a sense of remoteness – all while remaining just a couple of climbs away from the town of Pemberton.

Things you should know. The biggest factor is the speed with which the terrain turns truly remote. Beyond the immediate...

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