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  • Domestic departures await! WestJet announces four new flights and enhanced east-west connectivity for summer 2026

    New routes and added frequencies strengthen regional connectivity and improve access across Canada

    CALGARY, AB, Feb. 9, 2026 /CNW/ – WestJet is expanding its domestic network with new non-stop summer service between Calgary (YYC) and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (YAM), North Bay, Ontario (YYB) and Campbell River, British Columbia (YBL). WestJet is also adding non-stop seasonal service between Terrace, B.C. (YXT) and Edmonton (YEG), strengthening domestic connectivity within Western Canada.

    Domestic departures await! WestJet announces four new flights and enhanced east-west connectivity for summer 2026 (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)

    “Adding these routes to our summer 2026 schedule reinforces WestJet’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and supporting tourism and economic growth across Canada,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “The new routes will give guests from across Canada greater choice to explore their own backyard, as well as more efficient access to onward connections through WestJet’s home province.”

    Improving access between Sault Ste. Marie, Campbell River and North Bay to WestJet’s global hub in Calgary will connect guests to destinations across the Americas, Europe and Asia, while also offering seamless connectivity for Alberta-based tourists to uncover paths less travelled in British Columbia and Ontario.

    RouteFrequencyStart dateAircraft type
    Calgary – Sault Ste. Marie2x weeklyJune 12737
    Calgary – North Bay2x weeklyJune 19737
    Calgary – Campbell RiverDailyMay 15Q400
    Edmonton – Terrace2x weeklyMay 19Q400

    WestJet strengthens domestic East-West connectivity promise

    Beyond the four new routes, WestJet is adding additional flights between some of its most popular domestic routes between Eastern and Western Canada. The airline will increase domestic capacity at Halifax Stanfield International Airport by almost 50 per cent with significant increases in flight frequencies to Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, Toronto, Regina and Saskatoon. WestJet is also doubling its capacity between Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador and Calgary.

    By improving East-West domestic connectivity, WestJet is helping stimulate travel across Canada. Canadians from every region will benefit from better access to Atlantic Canada, supporting tourism, commerce, community connections and seamless onward connections to Europe. These routes also support outbound domestic travel from Atlantic Canada, allowing East Coast Canadians to access more of their country than ever before.

    For more information or to book flights, visit WestJet.com.

    Additional quotes

    “The season of summer travel is fast-approaching, and WestJet’s expanded direct flights will encourage Canadians to see more of their country. YYC is proud to partner with WestJet to connect travellers with great destinations across Canada and around the globe.”

    • Balazs Bogats, Calgary Airports Chief Commercial Officer

    “We’re thrilled to welcome WestJet to Campbell River to deliver a seasonal service from Calgary to Campbell River in 2026. This new route to a major travel hub is a significant milestone in growing the City of Campbell River Airport (YBL) and strengthening air service to and from Campbell River. It offers enhanced connectivity to other regions for residents, businesses and visitors, which also supports the community’s economy, growth and livability. Campbell River continues to grow as a destination, and transportation investments such as this open up exciting new travel options and show confidence in the community and the opportunities here.”

    • Kermit Dahl, Mayor of Campbell River

    “The City of Campbell River Airport (YBL) has served Campbell River and the surrounding region for more than 60 years. This seasonal service from WestJet delivers new, local options for leisure travellers, resource-sector workers and other business travellers on their way to destinations across North America and beyond. We also know that this area is highly attractive to both domestic and international visitors, and we’re pleased to offer more options to bring them directly to Campbell River and North Island. Wherever your trip’s taking you, thanks for making the Campbell River Airport part of the journey.”

    • Dennis Brodie, Campbell River Airport Manager

    “We’re thrilled to welcome WestJet to North Bay and to see direct service to Calgary coming to our community. This new route is a significant win for residents, visitors, and local businesses, providing convenient access to Western Canada and onward connections across the globe. Strong air service is essential to economic development, tourism growth, and the ongoing success of Jack Garland Airport, and this announcement reinforces North Bay’s role as a regional hub and a city open for business.”

    • Peter Chirico, Mayor of North Bay

    “Today marks an exciting milestone for our airport and our entire region as we proudly welcome WestJet and celebrate the launch of their inaugural air service from North Bay Jack Garland Airport (YYB). This new partnership strengthens our airport’s history and commitment to connect people, places, and possibilities. With WestJet’s impressive Canadian and international network, our community and region now have access to an even greater range of destinations and travel opportunities–right from home here in North Bay. We look forward to welcoming returning and new travelers to YYB as they board one of multiple flights each week to Calgary and beyond. Your support makes initiatives such as these successful.”

    • Bryan Avery, Airport Manager, North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation

    “The Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation is thrilled that WestJet has decided to return to Sault Ste. Marie. The community has long asked for direct flights to the west, and now WestJet is here to make that request a reality. We are excited to see this new connection to Calgary and beyond.”

    • Terry Bos, President & CEO, Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation

    “Reliable air service between Edmonton and Terrace-Kitimat plays an important role in supporting Western Canada’s energy and industrial sectors. Increased WestJet service on this route strengthens supply-chain connectivity and reinforces Edmonton’s role as a key transportation hub linking Alberta with major industrial centres in northern British Columbia.”

    • James Jackson, Vice President, Air Service and Business Development, Edmonton International Airport.

    “The Northwest Regional Airport, Terrace-Kitimat (YXT), is pleased to welcome WestJet’s announcement of a new direct route between Terrace and Edmonton, launching in Summer 2026. This new service enhances travel options for Northern BC residents and businesses, and further positions YXT as a key transportation hub in the region. This added connectivity brings greater flexibility for travellers and supports economic growth by opening access to Alberta’s capital. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with WestJet as we expand air access and serve the evolving needs of our communities.”

    • Carman Hendry, YXT Airport General Manager

    “Enhanced domestic connectivity means more seamless travel for passengers and stronger support for WestJet’s expanded European services in Halifax. This investment is critical as it improves choice and convenience for travellers while driving tourism, trade, and economic growth for our region.”

    • Marie Manning, Vice President, Business Development & Chief Commercial Officer at Halifax International Airport Authority.

    About WestJet     

    WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following the 2025 integration of Sunwing, WestJet now has more than 14,000 WestJetters to support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

    As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Vacations, Vacances WestJet Quebec and Sunwing Vacations, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

  • Northern Ontario residents can escape to the tropics with Sunwing this winter with the return of weekly flights from Sudbury and North BayThe tour operator will be offering weekly flight service from Sudbury to Punta Cana and from North Bay to Varadero starting in December

    The tour operator will be offering weekly flight service from Sudbury to Punta Cana and from North Bay to Varadero starting in December

    TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Starting in mid-December, residents of Northern Ontario can escape the cold and look forward to more sun, sand and sea with the return of weekly Sunwing flights to some of the most popular sun destinations. Sunwing will be offering weekly flights from Sudbury to Punta Cana and from North Bay to Varadero, two of the most popular sun destinations that are well loved by customers for their warm climates, prime beachfront locations and range of resorts tailored to every style and budget.

    “We are thrilled to return to Northern Ontario this winter season and provide weekly flights to some of the most loved Sunwing destinations from Sudbury and North Bay airports,” said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing. “After a challenging few years, demand for all inclusive travel is rapidly surging. Plus, with a cold winter season on the horizon, it’s the perfect opportunity for Northern Ontario residents to escape to the sun and enjoy an all inclusive Sunwing vacation in paradise. What’s more, they can easily travel from their airport of choice, spending less time getting to their destination, for a seamless getaway under our wing.”

    Sunwing will be offering weekly flights from Sudbury to Punta Cana on Wednesdays starting on December 14, 2022 until April 12, 2023, and weekly flights from North Bay to Varadero on Thursdays starting on December 15, 2022 until April 13, 2023.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Sunwing back to Greater Sudbury for another season,” said Givoanna Verrilli, CEO of the Greater Sudbury Airport. “Sunwing’s direct flight service from Sudbury to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is a very popular and convenient sun destination choice for Sudbury travellers.”

    “We are excited for Sunwing’s return to North Bay this winter season, which is providing additional flight options for the region,” added Bryan Avery, Airport Manager for North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation. “With travel restrictions behind us, many residents are eager to get back to the tropics and travel directly from North Bay. We’re so pleased to partner with Sunwing to offer convenient travel options to Varadero, Cuba. With a short flight departing from North Bay, residents can easily leave work, worries and winter behind this coming season.”

    Residents of Northern Ontario can do more, explore more and celebrate more in paradise this winter season, and enjoy savings of up to 40% on vacation packages during Sunwing’s Save More Event*, on now until November 6, 2022. Plus, for a limited time, customers can enjoy added perks such as room upgrades on select packages. For even more value, customers can add one of Sunwing’s Worry Free insurance plans and enjoy added peace of mind when travelling this winter.

    *Terms and conditions apply.

    About Sunwing

    The largest integrated travel company in North America, Sunwing has more flights to the south than any other leisure carrier with convenient direct service from airports across Canada to popular sun destinations across the U.S.A., Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. This scale enables Sunwing to offer customers exclusive deals at top-rated resorts in the most popular vacation destinations as well as cruise packages and seasonal domestic flight service. Sunwing customers benefit from the assistance of the company’s own knowledgeable destination representatives, who greet them upon arrival and support them throughout their vacation journey. The company supports the communities where it operates through the Sunwing Foundation, a charitable initiative focused on the support and development of youth and humanitarian aid.

  • Air Canada’s Summer 2022 Schedule Adjustments

    2 July 2022 – Air Canada 🔗

    This week, Air Canada announced changes to its summer schedule to support unprecedented and unforeseen strains on our organization. International flights are unaffected, with a few timing changes to reduce flying at peak times. Flights adjusted are to and from our Toronto and Montreal hubs. These will be mostly frequency reductions, affecting primarily evening and late-night flights by smaller aircraft, on transborder and domestic routes. Four routes will be temporarily suspended.

    Temporary Route Suspensions:

    Montreal – Kelowna
    Montreal – Baltimore
    Montreal – Pittsburgh
    Toronto – Fort McMurray

    Frequency Reductions

    Toronto – Deer Lake: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 1 flight daily
    Toronto – Saint John: reduce 2 frequencies, now operating 1 flight daily
    Toronto – Charlottetown: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 2 flights daily
    Toronto – Quebec City: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 4 flights daily
    Toronto – North Bay: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 1 flight daily
    Toronto – Timmins: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 2 flights daily
    Toronto – Sudbury: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 3 flights daily
    Toronto – London, ON: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 4 flights daily
    Toronto – Windsor: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 3 flights daily
    Toronto – Winnipeg: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 5 flights daily
    Toronto – Edmonton: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 7 flights daily
    Toronto – Calgary: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 11 flights daily
    Toronto – Vancouver: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 14 flights daily
    Toronto – Boston: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 6 flights daily
    Toronto – LaGuardia: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 9 flights daily
    Toronto – Newark: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 6 flights daily
    Toronto – Baltimore: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 2 flights daily
    Toronto – Philadelphia: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 3 flights daily
    Toronto – Washington (DCA): reduce 1 frequency in August, will operate 2 flights daily (3 flights remain for July)
    Toronto – Miami: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 1 flight daily
    Toronto – San Francisco: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 3 flights daily
    Montreal – Moncton: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 2 flights daily
    Montreal – Fredericton: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 2 flights daily
    Montreal – Saint John: reduce 1 frequency, now operating total 1flights
    Montreal – Halifax: reduce 1 frequency in August, will operate total 3 flights daily (4 flights remain through August 3)
    Montreal – Ottawa: reduce 2 frequencies, now operating 6 flights daily
    Montreal – Quebec: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 4 flights daily
    Montreal – Toronto (Island): no weekend operations and Friday reduced to 3 flights daily
    Montreal – Edmonton: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 2 flights daily
    Montreal – Calgary: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 4 flights daily
    Montreal – Boston: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 3 flights daily
    Montreal – LaGuardia: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 4 flights daily
    Montreal – Newark: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 3 flights daily
    Montreal – Fort Lauderdale: reduce 1 frequency, now operating 2 flights daily
    Ottawa – Toronto (Island): no weekend operations

    Route Retimes:

    Montreal – Los Angeles
    Montreal – Las Vegas
    Montreal – Punta Cana
    Montreal – Fort Lauderdale
    Montreal – Winnipeg
    Montreal – Edmonton
    Toronto – Manchester
    Toronto – Edinburgh
    Toronto – Copenhagen
    Vancouver – Portland
    Vancouver – Regina
    Vancouver – Cranbrook

  • Air Canada reducing number of flights between North Bay and Toronto

    From CTV News – link to source story

    Air Canada is changing the way flights will be arriving and departing out of North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport. (File)Air Canada is changing the way flights will be arriving and departing out of North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport. (File)

    Eric Taschner, CTVNorthernOntario.ca Videojournalist | January 20, 2022

    NORTH BAY – Air Canada is changing the way flights will be arriving and departing out of North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport.

    In a statement to CTV News, the airline confirmed it will temporarily reduce its North Bay-Toronto service to one flight daily, except on Wednesdays, where there will be no flights.

    “As we have since the start of the pandemic, Air Canada continues to evaluate and adjust its route network as required in response to the trajectory of the pandemic, government-imposed travel restrictions and quarantines, regulatory requirements, and the impact of these factors on overall demand,” the airline said in an email.

    In March 2020, Air Canada put a temporary halt to service between North Bay and Toronto and then indefinitely suspended it a few months later. Air Canada then flipped the script last June and returned to run two flights a day.

    “It’s not Air Canada’s fault, not North Bay’s fault, not the fault of the passengers of North Bay because there’s still people that want to travel,” said Jack Garland Airport Manager Jack Santerre.

    “The airport is still moving along and moving passengers. It’s the continued lockdowns.”

    Santerre said government-imposed lockdowns continue to create a “slowdown of passenger travel.”

    “This is not unique to North Bay,” said Santerre. “It’s similar across northern Ontario and across the country.”

    Before the New Year, the airport was seeing an uptick in passengers arriving and departing and the airport was anticipating airlines to boost services up to three flights a day.

    “I believe this will be a short delay in the road back to recovery,” Santerre said. “After the first quarter of 2022, we’re hoping just like everybody else that the pandemic settles down.”

    Santerre is calling on government officials to be more supportive of the aviation industry so it can bounce back to what it was before the pandemic began. 

  • Sunwing pulls flights from Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie

    From CTV News – link to source story – Thanks to RG

    Brendan Connor, CTVNorthernOntario.ca Co-anchor (CTV News at 6) | November 22, 2021

    https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2020/8/13/sunwing-1-5062993-1629932854940.jpg

    SUDBURY – 

    CTV News has learned that vacation airline Sunwing is bailing out of most of northern Ontario this winter.

    The airline is cancelling its sun destination flights from North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie.

    Sunwing has cancelled its planned Friday departures from Sudbury to Varadero, Cuba, and its Saturday flights to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

    Similar flights planned out of North Bay and Sault Ste. Marie are also cancelled. Sunwing will still offer service out of Thunder Bay.

    Greater Sudbury Airport CEO Todd Tripp says it’s “devastating news” for the northern aviation business, and forces people to drive to Toronto in winter weather to catch their flights.

    “I can appreciate this was a difficult decision for Sunwing, but without more airports with approval by the Federal Transport Minister to offer CBSA service for international flights, this leaves the air carrier few options from which to operate,” Tripp said.

    “Many people from our region look forward to the annual seasonal sun program to help break up the long winter. The ability to catch a flight near home instead of the long drive to Toronto was definitely a key factor.”

    CTV News has sent messages to Sunwing seeking comment, but has not yet received a response. RELATED IMAGES

    THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

  • North Bay’s airport gets financial from federal government

    From CTV News – link to source story and video

    Eric Taschner, CTV News Northern Ontario Videojournalist | Published Thursday, August 5, 2021

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    The North Bay Jack Garland Airport is receiving financial help from Ottawa as the airport begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Eric Taschner/CTV News)

    SUDBURY — The North Bay Jack Garland Airport is receiving financial help from Ottawa as the airport begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The federal government is chipping in more than $1.1 million, which is non-repayable.

    “We’re starting to see a return of passengers and growth,” said airport manager Jack Santerre. “Bearskin Airlines continued their services through the pandemic.”

    To help mitigate financial strain brought on by the pandemic, the federal government is supporting airport operations for one year. This will save 11 jobs.

    “The regional air transportation has really taken a hit because we’ve asked people to stay sheltered in place,” said Sault Ste. Marie Liberal MP Terry Sheehan. “We’ve asked people to remain at home.”

    Over the last 16 months, the airport estimates it lost $1.5 million. Flights are down more than 50 per cent while passenger traffic is down 80 per cent.

    “During that period, the airport stayed open. With the help of the city and various government initiatives, we were able to provide service for freight, air ambulance, police and military aircraft,” said Santerre.

    Last summer, after Air Canada pulled out, city council approved a $600,000 bailout to save the airport. North Bay Mayor Al McDonald says losing the airport would have been a catastrophe for the business community.

    “We have 500 individuals in the aviation business up at our airport industrial park and that doesn’t include the 65 mining companies in the City of North Bay that fly in and out,” he said.

    Air Canada has since returned. The airline operates one flight a day. It will return to two flights a day in September. But, Santerre said it could take up to a few years for the airport to fully recover.

    “Every study that I’ve read, says it’ll take between two and five years for the airport and industry to return,” he said.

    Santerre said the pre-pandemic years saw passenger growth of two to three per cent each year, and he expects that trend to continue when life returns to a more normal state. 

  • Museum exhibit spotlights North Bay’s aviation history

    From Bay Today – link to source story

    This exhibit was created to highlight the unique history of aviation in North Bay and the events and circumstances that led to the construction of the current North Bay Jack Garland Airport

    By: BayToday Staff | 22 July 21

    2021 trout lake float planeAn HS-2L flying boat on Lake Nipissing in the summer of 1922. Visible behind the aircraft and its crew is North Bay’s downtown and the CPR rail yards. North Bay Museum Collection

    An exhibit opening today at the North Bay Museum will present “Gateway to the Sky: North Bay’s Aviation History.”

    “North Bay has always been a well-known and important crossroads of the country,” says a Museum release. “From canoes to trains to the mighty jets of the RCAF, North Bay has long played a role in the transportation history of Canada.”

    The history of the airport and aviation in North Bay is presented through a display of photographs, newspaper clippings, model aircraft, and more. This exhibit was created to highlight the unique history of aviation in North Bay and the events and circumstances that led to the construction of the current North Bay Jack Garland Airport. 

    The North Bay Museum received a grant to hire an exhibit coordinator, Jillian Gear, to work with 22 Wing Heritage Officer Captain Doug Newman to bring the exhibit to life. A large collection of photographs and records from the son of the former airport manager, Lorne Hicks, helped make the display possible. 

    The North Bay Jack Garland Airport may be smaller than many other city airports, but its geographic location, military connections, and unique facilities have made it an important stop in Canada’s aviation history. 

  • Air Canada Supports Economic Recovery as the Country’s Leading Carrier, Serving 50 Cities Across Canada to Enable Canadians to Conveniently Connect

    • Most extensive domestic schedule supports Canada’s tourism and hospitality sector
    • Includes three new routes, re-established routes plus Air Canada Signature Class and Premium Economy Class cabins on select transcontinental routes
    • New refund policy gives additional peace of mind

    MONTREAL, June 15, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada’s domestic peak summer schedule beginning at the end of June has been developed to advance the country’s economic recovery and support Canada’s tourism and hospitality businesses during the important summer period.  Three new domestic Canada routes, service to 50 Canadian airports, the re-establishment of select regional routes, and wide-body aircraft featuring Air Canada Signature Class and Premium Economy Class on select transcontinental routes are included. Seats with attractive pricing in all cabins are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres and travel agencies.

    “With Canada’s ongoing vaccine roll-out acceleration together with various provincial governments’ reopening plans that include travel, this summer is looking brighter. As customers are ready to travel, Air Canada is taking a leadership position to support our partners in Canada’s tourism and hospitality sector with service to 50 destinations from coast to coast, the re-start of regional services and new, non-stop flights,” said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.

    “We are especially proud that our new state-of-the-art, Canadian-manufactured Airbus A220 aircraft will be operating across Canada. With our industry-leading CleanCare+ bio-safety protocols, promotional fares including for our premium cabins, compelling Aeroplan opportunities, and our new refund policy offering additional peace of mind, customers can book Air Canada with confidence.  We look forward to welcoming you onboard when you’re ready to fly,” concluded Mr. Galardo.

    Air Canada’s new refund policy provides customers an option for a refund to the original form of payment in instances where Air Canada cancels their flight or reschedules the departure time by more than three hours, irrespective of the reason. Air Canada customers will also have the option of accepting an Air Canada Travel Voucher or Aeroplan points with a 65% bonus.  Normal fare rules will apply when customers make voluntary changes to non-affected flights.

    New route details:

    RouteFrequencyAircraftEffective
    Montreal-Deer LakeDailyCRJ900Jul 1, 2021
    Montreal-Kelowna3x Weekly July4x Weekly AugAirbus A220June 26, 2021
    Montreal-Saskatoon-ReginaDailyCRJ900Aug 1, 2021

    Resumption of services:

    Airport StationRouteEffectiveFrequency
    Gander Gander – HalifaxJun 293x Weekly
     Gander – TorontoJul 25x Weekly
    St. John’s St. John’s – TorontoJun 19Daily
    Goose Bay Goose Bay – St. John’sJun 293x Weekly
    Deer Lake Deer Lake – HalifaxAug 15x Weekly
    Halifax Halifax – CalgaryAug 15x Weekly
    Sydney Sydney – TorontoJun 263x Weekly
     Sydney – MontrealAug 1Daily
    Charlottetown Charlottetown – TorontoJun 184x Weekly
    Saint John Saint John – MontrealJun 303x Weekly
     Saint John – TorontoJul 24x Weekly
    Fredericton Fredericton – MontrealJun 29Daily
     Fredericton – TorontoJul 15x Weekly
    Bathurst Bathurst – MontrealJun 273x Weekly
    Quebec City Quebec City – TorontoJun 191x Daily
    Ottawa Ottawa – CalgaryJul 2Daily
     Ottawa – EdmontonAug 12x Weekly
    North Bay North Bay – TorontoJun 283x Weekly
    Fort McMurray Fort McMurray – TorontoJuly 12x Weekly
    Winnipeg Winnipeg – CalgaryJun 206x weekly
     Winnipeg – MontrealAug 1Daily
    Regina Regina – CalgaryJul 15x Weekly
    Saskatoon Saskatoon – CalgaryJul 25x Weekly
    Kamloops Kamloops – VancouverJun 294x Weekly
     Kamloops – CalgaryJun 284x Weekly
    Comox Comox – VancouverJun 303x Weekly
    Nanaimo Nanaimo – TorontoJul 41x Weekly
     Nanaimo – CalgaryJul 25x weekly
    Prince Rupert Prince Rupert – VancouverJun 253x Weekly
    Penticton Penticton – VancouverJun 294x Weekly
    Sandspit Sandspit – VancouverJun 233x Weekly
    Victoria Montreal – VictoriaJun 193x Weekly
     Toronto – VictoriaJun 194x Weekly
     Calgary – VictoriaJun 214x Weekly
    Castlegar Castlegar – VancouverJun 283x Weekly
    Kelowna Kelowna TorontoJun 184x Weekly
    Yellowknife Yellowknife – CalgaryJun 303x Weekly

    Air Canada is also providing connectivity to five additional regional communities through interline agreements with third party regional carriers: Wabush, Baie Comeau, Gaspe, Mont Joli, and Val d’Or.

    Air Canada’s commercial schedule may be adjusted as required based on the COVID-19 trajectory and government restrictions.

    About Air Canada

    Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline, and in 2020 was among the top 20 largest airlines in the world. It is Canada’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2020, Air Canada was named Global Traveler’s Best Airline in North America for the second straight year. In January 2021, Air Canada received APEX’s Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+ biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking. Air Canada has also committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.

  • CF Snowbirds 2021 Schedule

    June
    5 ‑ 6 To be announced
    9 North Bay, Ontario
    12 ‑ 13 To be announced
    19 ‑ 20 Niagara Falls, New York, USA
    22 Hanover, Ontario
    24 To be announced
    26 Bagotville, Quebec

    July
    1 Ottawa, Ontario
    5 Thompson, Manitoba
    17 Boundary Bay, British Columbia
    18 White Rock, British Columbia
    21 Terrace, British Columbia
    24 ‑ 25 Springbank, Alberta
    31‑ 1 To be announced

    August
    6 ‑ 8 Abbotsford, British Columbia
    21 Gander, Newfoundland
    22 Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
    25 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
    29 ‑ 30 Debert, Nova Scotia

    September
    2 Brantford, Ontario
    4 ‑ 6 Toronto, Ontario
    8 Kingston, Ontario
    11 ‑ 12 Gatineau, Quebec
    15 Stratford, Ontario
    18 ‑ 19 Mirabel, Quebec
    25 ‑ 26 Sacramento, California, USA

    October
    2 ‑ 3 Huntington Beach, California, USA
    9 ‑ 10 San Francisco, California, USA
    16 ‑ 17 To be announced

  • Sunwing announces convenient weekly flights from Sudbury and North Bay will resume this winter

    TORONTO, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunwing is making it easier for residents of Northern Ontario to head to the tropics this winter. The tour operator has announced it will be offering vacation packages to some of the most popular tropical destinations from Greater Sudbury Airport and North Bay Jack Garland Airport. Flights will begin in December 2021 and run weekly until mid-April 2022.

    “We’re excited to be returning to Sudbury and North Bay this winter and offering Northern Ontarians seamless vacation experiences under our wing,” commented Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing. “Our seasonal flight services from Sudbury and North Bay have been consistently well-received over the years. With convenient flights from their regional airports, travellers will be able to spend less time getting to their destination and more time soaking up the sun in paradise.”

    The flight schedule from North Bay and Sudbury will be as follows:

    • Between North Bay and Cancun, Thursdays from December 16, 2021 until April 14, 2022
    • Between Sudbury and Varadero, Fridays from December 17, 2021 until April 15, 2022

    “Greater Sudbury Airport is looking forward to welcoming Sunwing back for another successful season,” said Todd Tripp, Chief Executive Officer at Greater Sudbury Airport. “After a difficult year of staying home and not travelling, we’re sure that residents of Sudbury and the surrounding area will be looking forward to enjoying some much-deserved rest and relaxation in paradise.”

    “After a strenuous year, we’re delighted that Sunwing will be returning to North Bay for their ninth season,” commented Jack Santerre, Airport Manager for North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation. “We’re pleased that our residents will be provided with convenient travel options from their regional gateway. With weekly flights to Cancun, it’ll now be easier than ever for travellers in North Bay and the surrounding area to head south this winter.”

    North Bay residents headed to Cancun with the whole family can stay at Grand Sunset Princess All Suites Resort and Spa, offering activities and amenities for all ages. Vacationers looking to take their budget even further can enjoy exclusive RIU®-topia amenities at Riu Dunamar like unlimited reservation-free dining. Travellers from Sudbury can soak up the sun on Cuba’s world-famous shores at Grand Memories Varadero and enjoy complimentary water sports like windsurfing and catamaran rides.

    Plus, customers who book their tropical getaway at select resorts by May 31, 2021 for travel between November 1, 2021 and April 30, 2022 will receive up to $1,000 per couple in value during the tour operator’s extended Freedom 21/22 Sale, including complimentary Price Drop Cash Back of up to $800 per couple at select resorts and the flexibility to change or cancel their plans with ease.

    About Sunwing

    The largest integrated travel company in North America, Sunwing has more flights to the south than any other leisure carrier with convenient direct service from airports across Canada to popular sun destinations across the U.S.A., Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. This scale enables Sunwing to offer customers exclusive deals at top-rated resorts in the most popular vacation destinations as well as cruise packages and seasonal domestic flight service. Sunwing customers benefit from the assistance of the company’s own knowledgeable destination representatives, who greet them upon arrival and support them throughout their vacation journey. The company supports the communities where it operates through the Sunwing Foundation, a charitable initiative focused on the support and development of youth and humanitarian aid.