Solo VR experiences

Birdly VR

The sky is no longer the limit!

WHAT

Solo VR experiences

WHEN

Heads up! Birdly is currently grounded until further notice.

Monday–Friday: 10 AM – Close

Weekends & PD Days: 9 AM – Close

WHERE

Main Floor in Atrium across from RO5iE

COST

Not included with a Spark Membership or General Admission.

Ticketing Information Below!

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Time to take flight and earn some virtual wings with Birdly VR!

Birdly is TELUS Spark Science Centre's unique, solo VR experience, designed to take guests on a trip to the sky. Birdly has not only visual sensations, but also aural and haptic sensations that give each flyer an all-encompassing experience of flight.

Glide through the ocean, skydive in a wingsuit, or soar through breathtaking landscapes – and there's even more wings where those came from.

Wing Suit

Feel a rush of pure adrenaline pumping through your veins as you speed down the mountain. Birdly Wingsuit lets you experience the breakneck speeds and death-defying proximity of a wingsuit flight. Dive from the highest summit and push your limits as you race towards the valley floor. Test your skills against the clock or other players - do you dare to be the fastest?

Reef Dive

Welcome to the secret cities of the seas. Discover the unique biodiversity of a coral reef. Become friends with the endless variety of beings populating this fascinating world. Swim with a school of dolphins or be awed by the magnificent sight of a giant manta ray. And for the first time on Birdly you can do this together with your friends, as this is a multiplayer experience.

Insects

In Birdly Insects you can experience the wondrous world of insects first-hand. Explore this fantastic world as a butterfly, discover the fascinating details, witness dramatic scenes, use your insect-senses and marvel about the diversity and the abilities of these small heroes.

Jurassic Flight

People of all ages have been fascinated by the Dinosaur Era. Jurassic Flight invites you to embody a pterosaur, Kepodactylus, allowing you to fly amongst dinosaurs roaming the Earth during the Jurassic time period. In consultation with paleontologists, scientific researchers and museum directors to create a Jurassic world that allows you to explore the flora, fauna and above all the dinosaurs existing 150 million years ago.

Ticketing Information

Birdly is a General Admission ticket add-on and not included with General Admission. Guests must purchase a Spark entry ticket prior to purchasing a Birdly add-on ticket. Birdly can not be purchased as a stand alone ticket. See below for ticketing information:

Spark Members one ride: $3.00
Non-Members one ride: $4.00

Birdly and RO5iE Package price:

Members: $9.00

Non-Members: $13.00

To take flight on Birdly, please purchase a General Admission ticket and then choose a flight time. Heads up! Please measure before you buy tickets. If your wingspan is 52 inches / 132 centimetres wide, you can ride Birdly (that's fingertip to fingertip). Read all instructions carefully... and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime.

Baby birds and anyone wanting to remain firmly on the ground can watch the flight cam, which shows exactly what the rider is seeing.

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FAQ

- How much does it cost to fly Birdly?
  Spark Members one ride: $4.00
  Non-Members one ride: $3.00
  Birdly and RO5iE Package price:
  Members: $9.00
  Non-Members: $13.00
- How do I get tickets to ride Birdly?
  You can purchase tickets online, or at the Spark ticketing counter.
- How long is the ride?
  Your flight experience, from start to finish, is about 5 minutes: a 2-minute briefing followed by a 3-minute fly around the prehistoric skies!
- How do I book a flight time? Do I need to make a reservation?
  Visit Birdly in the Open Studio Gallery, then scan the QR code at the Birdly Departure Lounge to join the line! You’ll receive an estimated wait time and get a text message when your turn is close.
- Can children ride?
  It’s all about the wingspan! If your wingspan is 52 inches / 132 centimetres wide, you can ride Birdly (that's fingertip to fingertip). Baby birds and anyone wanting to remain firmly on the ground can watch the flight cam, which shows exactly what the rider is seeing.
- Will I get motion sick?
  Rarely do Birdly fliers get dizzy or motion sick, which occurs your inner ear is confused because what you see doesn’t match what you feel. On Birdly, your physical motions match what you see on the VR headset, so there’s no cause for inner ear complaints.
  On the other hand, Birdly flights are so realistic that you may feel vertigo, shock and even fear! However once your brain realizes that you are perfectly safe (and on the ground), it quickly turns to exhilaration and awe.
  You can always signal to the operator that you’d like to stop the ride and exit at any time.
- What will I see/ feel?
  The magic of flight! Spark’s inaugural Birdly experience is set in the Jurassic, so you’ll fly through the age of dinosaurs. As you move your arms/ wings to control the flight, the VR headset displays a breathtaking panorama of life from the skies.
- How long will Birdly be at Spark?
  Birdly is a permanent addition to the Spark Science Centre, and will be giving thrilling flights for years to come.
- Is Birdly accessible?
  Birdly is not suitable for the visually impaired. Those with mobility issues may require assistance from a caregiver to get on and off Birdly.

Ride Birdly. Support Science.

Take Birdly for a flight and help curiosity take off. Proceeds from every ride support science education and programming at TELUS Spark, a registered educational charity.

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