Lakeshore Helicopters continued success relies on our commitment to maintain the highest level of safety, quality control and performance.
Our commitment generates long-term repeat business which is the mainstay of our operation. The Management has extensive experience in the region and we understand that safety and performance are key in providing exceptional service.
Who we are as a company has everything to do with the determination and vision of the person with the dream.
Mike Cardinal has been a driving force in the aboriginal community of this area for over 40 years. He was born in Fort Chipewyan and raised on a trap line by his great grand parents. He learned the meaning of the aboriginal ways and the meaning of working hard and never giving up at an early age.
He worked with forestry in his youth, he trapped for many years, spent a period of time at Syncrude Canada and then pursued a dream of owning his own business. He opened a tiny small engine repair shop in Fort Chipewyan and through sheer determination and hard work he built it into a skidoo and marine dealership which evolved into a successful contracting business here in Fort Mcmurray.
In 1986, with his unending determination he pursued building a winter road from Fort Chipewyan to Fort Mcmurray with just a cat and a pick up truck. He and an employee left Fort Mcmurray and pushed the winter road through. It took them 4 days and at the very end Mike, Roy Flett, Emile Girard and Stanley Wylie were literally shoveling the snow to the ground by hand, to ensure the truck made it up the hill to Fort Chipewyan. Thanks to this type of determination Fort Chipewyan has had a winter road each year since.
During the course of the last 30 years in business he fulfilled another lifelong dream of owning a helicopter. This dream became a reality that evolved into Lakeshore Helicopters.
Throughout the years he has never forgotten his roots. He believes in the youth of the area and their education by contributing to their causes and celebrations. Mike respects the elders of the area and their care and celebrations are important to him. His love of traditional music has led him to support aboriginal musical events throughout western Canada.
Mike was one of the founding fathers of NAABA.. They came up with the idea of an association to represent all aboriginal companies in Northern Alberta. This grass roots idea has become one of the strongest organizations of its kind in Canada.
His message to the aboriginal people is to believe in yourself, believe in your family and your aboriginal roots, work hard, stay in school for it is an opportunity to go further, and most importantly, to never ever give up on your dreams.
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AS350 B3e
This family of intermediate lift helicopters provides the fastest and quietest ride for the highest level of passenger comfort in its class.
- Passengers – 5
- Cruise Speet – 130 kts
- Empty Weight – 2816 lbs
- Max Take-off Weight (internal load) – 5225 lbs
- Usefull Load – 2409
- Max Take-off Weight (external load) – 6172 lbs
- Max Range (no reserves) – 336 nm
- Rotor Diameter- 35.1 ft.
EC120 B
EC120 B is the smartest and most versatile light turbine helicopter on the market. It is designed to be environmental friendly, with an optimal external noise abatement.
Experienced Pilots / Impeccable Maintenance
Lakeshore Helicopters has a roster of Experienced Pilots. Our average total time is 9,500 Flight Hours~
Oil and Gas & Construction
Moving out crews, setting up rigs and monitoring pipelines. We can customize a plan to complete your job requirements.
We can move construction materials and supply lifts for installations on buildings or oil rigs. Contact us below to see if our fleet can supply you with the tools to complete your job.
We are also able to assist with Aerial Pipeline Inspections that are of the highest quality, with experienced crews and reporting up to Government Standards.
Forestry and Environmental Services
Charter and Tourism/Photography
We actively assist forestry with preventing, extinguishing and monitoring forest fires throughout Alberta.
From general photo flights to aerial seeding, we have the equipment and crews to meet our clients needs.
In addition to fire fighting we also assist with environmental surveys. Some common types of surveys we facilitate are soil, wildlife, vegetation, and water. We have proven to be an extremely cost effective and efficient way for our clients to move throughout the region.
We have pilots very experienced in the film industry on staff along with all the equipment to make your project a safe and cost effective endeavour.
We perform VIP tours and crew transport throughout the region. Our helicopters have fantastic visibility and our pilots are very experienced with the area.
Lakeshore Helicopters main goal is to provide safe, efficient helicopter solutions to its current and future customers utilizing new generation aircraft. Having available aircraft, Lakeshore Helicopters can guarantee your bookings on the dates or alternates needed to complete your mission.
Contact
Address:
Hangar 26, 370 Snow Eagle Drive,
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 5B4
Email:
admin@lakeshorehelicopters.com
Phone:
780-714-3665 Ext. 1
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