Canada Airports

After the break-up of the former Soviet Union, Canada is now officially the world's largest country and getting from one end of the country to the other take days using any other means of transport than by air. In addition, the harsh Canadian winters in the north and the interior of the country make driving and other types of public transport difficult and uncomfortable. There are dozens of airports dotted throughout Canada's 13 provinces, many of which have international access, and facilities are exceptional at the more established airports. Don't forget to check out our Canada Travel Guide.

Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport is Canadas main airport and receives the bulk of the country's air traffic. Located west of downtown, the airport comes with two terminals, domestic and international. Free shuttles run between the terminals and convenient shuttle buses run to the city and Toronto's major hotels, while meter taxis are also available outside both terminals.

Montréal Dorval International Airport also offers both international and domestic flights, and is located about eight miles from Montréal. The airport has one main terminal as well as the International Concourse. The Aérobus service runs from the airport to the city for a nominal fee, while some hotels run free shuttle services. Taxis and limos are also available and highway 40 provides fast car access.

Vancouver International Airport is one of the busiest on the west coast of North America, handling in excess of 15-million passengers per year. It is Canada's second largest and busiest after Toronto's airport and receives numerous carriers from the world over. Located about eight miles from the city, Vancouver International has both a domestic and an international terminal with excellent facilities. The Airporter bus runs from the airport to downtown and the city's main hotels throughout the day, while there are also scheduled bus services and a swathe of taxis available.