Tandem Skydive
Harnessed to a certified tandem instructor. 30 minutes of training. Freefall from up to 11,000 ft. The most common way to try skydiving for the first time.
See tandem options →Since 1979 · Dundas, Ontario
Skydiving 30 min
from Toronto.
Canada's longest-running skydiving club. Non-profit, member-run, and the closest dropzone to the GTA — with jump views over Lake Ontario, Hamilton, and the Niagara Escarpment.
A club, not a corporation
Forty-seven seasons.
Skydive SWOOP has been jumping Ontario skies since 1979 — through six presidents, a dozen aircraft, and something like 140,000 jumps. We're a non-profit, run by our members, and every dollar that comes in goes back into the club: aircraft, training, safety, community.
Our Story →47
Years operating
3,000+
Jumps per season
100%
Non-profit
4.8★
Google rating
1979
Established · Dundas, Ontario
Pick your altitude
Four ways to leave the plane.
Whether it's your first jump or your thousandth, we've got a program built around the way you fly.
Learn to Skydive
Progressive Freefall (PFF) — Canada's standard for solo student training. Ground school, then 8 supervised jumps to your CSPA A-license.
Start the program →Experienced Jumpers
Licensed jumpers welcome. Twin Otter loads on weekends, on-site rigger, packing area, and a members' lounge that's actually a lounge.
Jumper info →Media Packages
Outside camera flyer with 4K video and a Sony mirrorless. You'll leave with an edit that's actually watchable — plus stills for the grid.
See media options →Why jump here
The closest dropzone to Toronto. And the oldest.
Four things you won't find at every dropzone in Ontario — and won't find at any of them together.
01
Closest to the GTA
60 minutes from downtown Toronto. 15 from Hamilton. Nowhere in southern Ontario puts you under canopy sooner.
02
Established 1979
Canada's longest-running skydiving club, still active. Every dropzone you've heard of opened after us.
03
A club, not a company
Non-profit. Member-run. Board-governed. The people signing you off aren't collecting bonuses — they're the ones jumping next.
04
The view
Lake Ontario, the Toronto skyline, and the Niagara Escarpment — all from one exit. Cross-check your rig against that.
Find us
30 minutes
from most of the GTA.
461 ON-5 West, Dundas, Ontario. On the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, just west of Hamilton.
Drive time from
- Hamilton15MIN
- Burlington20MIN
- Oakville30MIN
- Mississauga40MIN
- Brampton45MIN
- Kitchener–Waterloo45MIN
- Niagara Falls45MIN
- Toronto (downtown)60MIN
The receipts
What jumpers say.
250+ Google reviews
★★★★★
"It was the most exciting thing I have done in my 75 years of life. I was never afraid. Alex and Rick went above and beyond to make me feel safe!"
Google · Sep 2025
★★★★★
"OMG!!!! My wife and I crossed skydiving off our bucket list thanks to SWOOP and Rick. From the safety explanation to the jump, he made us feel extremely safe. Look no further — this is where you want to skydive."
Google · Oct 2025
★★★★★
"Incomparable to anything I've ever done. The staff were all highly educated and helpful from start to finish. Made a memory for a lifetime. I will 100% be back."
Google · May 2025
From the exit door
Freefall over Lake Ontario.
Shot at the dropzone by our own jumpers. Placeholder images for now — swap for your Tagger-optimized shots.
Before you drive out
Answers, briefly.
How far is Skydive SWOOP from Toronto?
About 60 minutes from downtown Toronto — closer than any other dropzone in southern Ontario. We're at 461 ON-5 West in Dundas, just west of Hamilton on the Niagara Escarpment.
How much does a tandem skydive cost?
Tandem skydives are $359 at 8,000 ft or $369 at 11,000 ft, plus HST. Media packages (video + photos) are available as add-ons. You can book and pay online.
What's the age and weight limit?
You must be 18 or older with valid government photo ID. For equipment safety, guests 220–250 lb incur a $75 surcharge and guests over 250 lb a $150 surcharge. Weight must be proportionate to height for the harness to fit safely.
How high do you jump from?
Tandem skydives exit at either 8,000 ft ($359) or 11,000 ft ($369), giving you roughly 30 to 45 seconds of freefall followed by a 5-minute parachute ride under canopy.
What if the weather is bad on my booking day?
Skydiving is weather-dependent. If wind, cloud, or visibility fall below safe limits, we reschedule at no charge. You'll get a call or text before you drive in.
Can I bring my own camera on a tandem jump?
For safety reasons — a CSPA regulation — tandem students cannot wear cameras. Book our media package and one of our camera flyers jumps with you and captures it professionally.
How do I learn to skydive on my own?
Our Progressive Freefall (PFF) program starts with a full-day ground school followed by 8 supervised jumps to earn your CSPA A-license. See our Learn to Skydive page for the syllabus.
Do you accept experienced skydivers from other dropzones?
Yes. Bring your CSPA or foreign-equivalent license, current logbook, and reserve packing card. See our Experienced Skydivers page for requirements.
Every jumper you know
had a first jump.
Book a tandem, gift someone a jump, or start your solo license. Weekend slots fill first — worth reserving early.