The historic Grumman Goose has a long-standing reputation on the British Columbia Coast. It is a part of the flying boat family including the Widgeon, Mallard, and Albatross. The Goose is a versatile aircraft- with the ability to land on water or land; it is perfect for moving large numbers of passengers, cargo, or just going for a scenic flight.

It's design originated from a group of businessmen in New York who commissioned Grumman to design a plane for them as a luxury, versatile aircraft. The first flight of it's prototype was on May 29, 1937. The Goose caught on for many uses including search & rescue and anti-submarine warfare, not just luxury transport. It was widely used during World War II, with many being used by the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Air Force and the United States Navy. After the war, most were bought by civilians for passenger transport. Wilderness Seaplanes' Gooses have worked for several air services on the British Columbia coast prior to our operation, including Trans Provincal Airlines, MacMillan Bloedel, Air BC, and Pacific Coastal Airlines. A total of 345 Gooses were built, and it has been featured in many movies and television series over the years.