B.C. Skywalk Glass Cube Unveiled
Malahat Skywalk in B.C. Unveils 'The Overhang,' World's Only Tower-Attached Glass Cube
A new glass cube dangling 250 meters above sea level has opened at the Malahat SkyWalk near Victoria, B.C. — and early visitors are already lining up 80 minutes for a 90-second turn inside it. Called The Overhang, the five-sided cube is the only one in the world attached to a spiral tower, according to Vancouver Sun.
The $800,000 structure opened May 13, 2026, five years after the SkyWalk first welcomed guests. General Manager Nathan Bird called it "our most significant innovation since opening," saying it marks "the next evolution of our brand as a fully immersive adventure-based attraction," Vancouver Island Free Daily reported.
A Glass Cube Built to Hold 2.5 Elephants
The Overhang is a 7-by-7-by-7-foot glass box cantilevered from the side of the SkyWalk's 10-storey timber-and-steel spiral tower. Its walls are 36 mm thick. Its floor is 60 mm thick. The cube is rated to hold 4,900 pounds — equal to 2.5 African elephants — and can withstand winds up to 130 km/h, according to Calgary Herald.
Owner Dave Greenfield drew inspiration from a similar feature at the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, France. But that one hangs from a mountain station. The Malahat version is unique: it is the only glass cube in the world fixed to a tower, The Province reported. Structural engineers from Aspect Structural Engineers — the same firm that built the original tower — handled the design.
The SkyWalk Shut Down for a Week to Install It
Installing The Overhang was not simple. The SkyWalk closed from April 27 to May 4, 2026, so crews could lift the prefabricated cube into place. They used the largest crane on Vancouver Island to do it, Vancouver Sun reported.
The grand opening on May 13 included a ribbon-cutting and a traditional blessing by Jared Williams of the Malahat First Nation. Dancers from the Growing Thunder/Running Bear First Nation also performed a welcome ceremony. MLA Dana Lajeunesse attended and said she appreciated the work done "to enable visitors to experience the beauty of this province."
Thrill-Seekers Line Up, Locals Debate the Price
Early visitors describe The Overhang as an "adrenaline hit." Others with a fear of heights report "genuine terror" stepping onto the transparent floor, according to posts on Reddit's r/VictoriaBC and coverage by Vancouver Sun. The attraction sits 250 meters — about 820 feet — above sea level.
A regular adult ticket costs $49.95. Seniors pay $45.95. Youth (ages 6–17) pay $35.95. Children five and under get in free. Some locals on Reddit argue the price makes the SkyWalk a "tourist trap." Others say it is fair for a world-class facility that supports the Malahat Nation's community programs, Ottawa Sun noted.
More Thrills Already Planned for 2026 and Beyond
The Overhang is not the only way to get an adrenaline rush at the SkyWalk. The SkyWeb — an 84-square-meter mesh net suspended over the center of the tower — lets visitors walk and bounce above the treetops. The Sizzler, a 20-meter spiral slide, sends guests back down to the forest floor in seconds, according to Calgary Sun.
The SkyWalk has now passed one million visitors since its 2021 opening. Nathan Bird hinted that The Overhang is "just the beginning" of new thrill-based features planned for the 2026–2027 season. Paul Nursey, CEO of Destination Greater Victoria, said the addition moves the SkyWalk from a local favorite to a globally competitive bucket-list destination, Vancouver Sun reported.
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