Situated in the heart of Lake Country and close to the waterways
of Muskoka, Halibuton and Georgian Bay, the Orillia Lake St. John seaplane
base is the ideal location for experiencing the unique adventures and
pleasures of floatplane flying. Floatplane ratings are available thru
Lake Counrty Airways in a Cessna 172. The course includes the theory and
practical aspects of all key elements of float flying including,
taxiing, takeoff and landing, crosswind and glassy water technique,
sailing and docking as well as procedures at unfamiliar lakes.
For more information and to book your own personal adventure, visit
Lake Country Airways
Upon
completion of the Seaplane Training course or equivalent and at the discretion of your instructor, a Cessna 172
on floats may be rented. 
Pilots must be current and require an annual check ride as well as an
optional checkout if he or she has not flown the aircraft within 30 days.
The airport is also home for the Lake St. John Flying Club. Pilots may
purchase a membership which provides flying privileges of an IFR rated
Cessna 172 on wheels and a 180 Hp C172 on CAP 2000 floats. Members can
book aircraft overnight and weekly according to the club policies.
Stanton Air and
Lake Country Airways
operate a variety of aircraft from the Orillia-Lake
St. John Airport. Flights serve the Metropolitan Toronto area and
all points north to the thousands of lakes and rivers
Stanton Air operates a number of secluded camps that are only accessible by air or
foot. The camps are equipped with cabins, stoves, refrigerators and cooking
utensils. Boats and outboard motors are included with each camp rental.
