 By Pepper Parr
March 23rd, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 Current polls have Gould as “leaning”. And they are off.
The Governor General accepted Prime Minister Carney’s request and dissolved Parliament and issued writs for an election that will take place April 28th, one day short of the absolute minimum amount of time for a federal election.
Set out below is data on where the parties stand if the voter were to take place today.
What is interesting is the hold that Karina Gould does not appear to have on the Burlington seat. They were ranked safe, likely, toss up and leaning Gould is listed as leaning at this point.
Seats by party
These are very early stage numbers that will undoubtedly change.
 By Staff
March 22nd, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The City of Burlington invites residents to the Spring Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m.
This virtual gathering is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about local initiatives, upcoming projects, and the key services that support our community’s day-to-day lives. With the convenience of joining from home, residents can engage in a dialogue about the issues that matter most to them.
 Mayor Meed Ward answering some questions during her State of the City address earlier this year. During the Telephone Town Hall, City Council members will be available to answer questions about current community topics and share their insights into ongoing efforts to enhance local programs and services. The event is designed to encourage active participation, allowing residents to ask questions and interact directly with Council representatives.
By participating in this Telephone Town Hall, residents can stay informed about how decisions are made, better understand how resources are allocated, and contribute valuable input to help keep Burlington a thriving, vibrant community.
What the event isn’t – is a democratic process where the Mayor and the Council members make themselves available to media where they can answer questions.
Questions asked during the Town Hall the Mayor plans are filtered THEY decide who will get to ask and question and who will actually answer the question.
This is a controlled event – understand that if you choose to take part.
Mayor Meed Ward describes herself as a journalist. She did study journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa but has never worked as a reporter. She has worked as an editor of a magazine. Her strength is doing TV interviews and serving on panel discussions.
As Mayor she has yet to hold a media scrum where all media take part. In the past she has appeared on CHCH TV where they ask nothing but puff ball questions. This isn’t media and the Mayor knows it
How to participate
Date & time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Random call list: Residential Burlington phone numbers are randomly selected to receive a call when the event starts.
Opt in/out: If you would like to ensure you are called—or if you do not wish to be called—please email getinvolved@burlington.ca by 12 p.m. (noon) on April 7. If you have already made a similar request for past Telephone Town Halls, your preference remains on file.
Missed the call? If you do not receive the call or are unable to answer at 7 p.m., you can still join the event by dialing 1-800-804-0738 at any point during the Town Hall. Due to high call volumes, please be patient if you do not connect immediately.
Submit your questions: Ask your questions live during the event or in advance. To submit a question in advance of the event, please complete this brief survey by 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 3.
For more information, visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/telephonetownhall.
Burlington is a city where people, nature and business thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at and follow @CityBurlington on social media.
Information about the Spring Telephone Town Hall is available on getinvolvedburlington.ca/telephonetownhall.
By Staff
March 18th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
We’re so excited to get back to our home of Hamilton, ON for the 3rd edition of THE RALLY. Saturday June 21st, 2025, Arkells take over Hamilton Stadium with support from very special guests Portugal. The Man, Valley and Seago.
Our fan pre-sale is the first crack at tickets: on-sale TOMORROW, Tuesday March 18th at 10 am with pre-sale code HOMETOWN. Get ‘em here:
We also have a limited batch of “cheap seats” for the door crashers. A 4-pack of tix in the upper decks for $100 – party with your pals for 25 bucks each! Grab ‘em before they’re gone with code CHEAPSEATS starting today.
 Xo Max, Mike, Nick, Tim, Anthony  An extra bonus for the die-hards. As an extra bonus for the die-hards that grab early tix, we’ve announced a special win-to-get-in club show this Thursday at the Underground in downtown Hamilton.
Wanna go? We’re selecting 100 fans who have: signed up for the pre-sale, tag us on socials when they get their tix and comment on this post with who they are bringing to The Rally. Be loud! We’ll find ya.
And for those wondering, this is our only show in Southern Ontario this summer. Going big at home – we won’t disappoint. Don’t miss out.
Xo Max, Mike, Nick, Tim, Anthony
 By Staff
March 17th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 The Irish have a place in the hearts of everyone. Partly becaue they have a way with language that we can only aspire to.
We want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this:
May those who love us, love us.
And those who don’t love us,
May God turn their Hearts;
And if he doesn’t turn their hearts
May he turn their ankles
So we will know them
by their limping.
 By Staff
March 13th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Registration is now open for Conservation Halton’s Ways of the Woods day camps for summer 2025.
Camps kick-off on June 30 and run every weekday including holidays until August 29, 2025.
Campers ages 4 to 15 can choose from twenty different camps with streams geared towards recreation, education, and leadership.
Boating, swimming, climbing, archery, mountain biking, animal care, gardening, construction, and camp games—with such a wide range of fun, outdoor-focused activities, kids can choose their own camp adventure this summer at Ways of the Woods!
Campers, parents, and caregivers alike will appreciate that Ways of the Woods continues to offer so many choices for fun and engaging summer camps:
 Waterfront Camp (Ages 9-11) Adventure Camp (Ages 12-14)
Athletics Camp (Ages 9-11)
Climbers Camp (Ages 9-11)
Construction Camp (Ages 12-14)
Counsellor in Training (CIT) Camp (Ages 14-15)
Disc Golf Camp (9-14)
Explorer Camp (Ages 9-11)
Farm Camp (Ages 9-11)
Girls Camp (Ages 9-11)
 Climbers Camp (Ages 9-11) Kinder WOW Camp (Ages 4-5)
Mountain Bike Camp (Ages 9-14)
Mountain Bike Camp – Trail Stewards (Ages 12-15)
Naturalist Camp (Ages 9-11)
Raptor Camp (Ages 9-11)
Olympian Camp (Ages 12-14)
Survivalist Camp (Ages 12-14)
Waterfront Camp (Ages 9-11)
Wee WOW Camp (Ages 6-8)
Wee Farm & Flight Camp (Ages 6-8)
Wee Sports Camp (Ages 6-8)
Ways of the Woods provides additional services for parents and caregivers to accommodate busy summer schedules. Free bus transportation is available to and from camp with sixteen camp bus locations across Milton, Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga.
This year, Ways of the Woods is offering more flexibility with extended care at the Kelso hub.
Parents and caregivers choosing to drop off and pick up at Kelso will now have three different extended care options. They can choose Early Camp Care with drop off starting as early as 7:30 am, After Camp Care with pick up as late as 5:30 pm, or Early + After Camp Care, allowing morning and evening flexibility. Ways of the Woods is happy to offer campers even more fun before camp, after camp, or both!
“Ways of the Woods camps are a long-standing summer tradition for families in Halton Region and beyond—and a guarantee of unparalleled outdoor fun and adventure during the summer months,” said Craig Machan, Director, Parks & Operations at Conservation Halton. “We’re delighted to offer twenty camp streams that familiarize campers with our parks like Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake and Area 8.
This year, WOW is offering more extended care options through our Kelso hub, to help make the summer camp experience even more convenient for families with busy work and personal schedules.”
To learn more about Ways of the Woods summer camps and to register, visit conservationhalton.ca/wow.
Ways of the Woods is a member of the Ontario Camps Association, so you can feel safe knowing you are sending your children to an accredited organization with professional counsellors and staff.
 Conservation Halton is a community-based environmental agency dedicated to protecting people, property and natural resources from flooding, erosion, and other natural hazards. As one of Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities, we steward 1,000 square kilometres of conservation lands. From the Lake Ontario shoreline to the Niagara Escarpment and beyond, we safeguard forests, wetlands and waterways through science-based conservation, land management and climate resilience initiatives. Our eight conservation areas welcome more than a million visitors each year and offer opportunities to connect with nature through recreation and education. Learn more at conservationhalton.ca.
 By Staff
March 13th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Lyrics & Poetry Open Mic
Wed Apr 30 | 7-8:30pm | CENTRAL
 Are you a writer, poet, singer, songwriter, or musician?
Or an appreciative audience member?
You’re invited to be a part of Burlington Public Library’s popular Open Mic event.
Open Mic is not easy – and the first time you take the microphone you are sweating it.
But after a while, you get the hang of it, and you get pretty good at it.
Think of it as a life skill. The ability to stand up and speak extemporamously will serve you very well.
 By StaffMarch 12th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 This one is worth supporting.A night to celebrate HDSB student talent, music, dance, and more, LIVE on stage!
This fundraiser helps the Halton Learning Foundation remove financial barriers for HDSB students.
Secure your spot and support a great cause!
Some students aren’t able to take part in some of the events a class does. The days when lunch is pieces of pizza with each student paying whatever the cost is. Some families don’t have the kind of disposable income.
Sometimes, there are tours that have a fee – some just don’t have that extra money.
The Halton Learning Foundation fills that gap. With the funds they collect they are able to cover the costs for students who can’t.
Being part of social activities is an important part of an education
By Staff
March 7th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) announces the launch of the Bruce Trail GeoHikes Hub, a free virtual geology education program developed in collaboration with the APGO Education Foundation and the McMaster University School of Earth, Environment & Society.
Bruce Trail GeoHikes are interactive digital tools that offer Bruce Trail users an accessible and innovative way of learning more about the geology of the Niagara Escarpment. Each GeoHike is a one to three-hour non-intensive self-guided tour that highlights the significance of the local geology. GeoHikes can be used as guides while walking the Trail in person, or as a virtual alternative at home or in the classroom.
 Ball’s Falls. Photo by Brooke Kochan. (CNW Group/Bruce Trail Conservancy) Most GeoHikes include virtual 3D models that show the locations of fossils and other geological features, 360-degree photos or drone videos, slide bars with overlays of important features or geologic information, and written and audio descriptions of the geology.
“For over 60 years the Bruce Trail has brought people into greater connection with nature, and specifically the Niagara Escarpment. In addition to the incredible biodiversity that can be found here are geological features that tell the fascinating history of the landscape.
“Over the past 3 years the BTC has taken their goal of covering the Bruce Trail with interesting and informative GeoHikes from concept to realty.
There are currently nine Bruce Trail GeoHikes available, which include popular destinations such as Ball’s Falls in the Niagara Region, Tiffany Falls in Hamilton, and the Cheltenham Badlands in Caledon. An additional 12 Bruce Trail GeoHikes throughout the 1,300 km Bruce Trail system will go live this spring, including four on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula.
“The GeoHikes contained within the Bruce Trail Hub are easily accessible guides that aim to inform the public about the fascinating geological features they can see at selected sites along the Bruce Trail. The GeoHikes have been researched and compiled largely by undergraduate students at McMaster University who have not only learned about the geology of the Niagara Escarpment but also have gained experience in communicating scientific information to the public.
For more information and to access Bruce Trail GeoHikes visit geoscienceinfo.com/bruce-trail-hub/.
About the Bruce Trail Conservancy
The Bruce Trail Conservancy is one of Ontario’s largest land trusts that secures, protects and restores the vulnerable habitat and biodiversity of the UNESCO Niagara Escarpment Biosphere. For more than 60 years we have responsibly connected people to nature through the Bruce Trail. We are a member-driven, volunteer-based, charitable organization governed by a 19-member Board of Directors. Working with each of the nine Bruce Trail Clubs, we are committed to caring for the Bruce Trail and to preserving land along its route. The Bruce Trail Conservancy is a leading Canadian environmental charity and has been named one of the Top 100 Charities in Canada by Charity Intelligence.
About the APGO Education Foundation
The APGO Education Foundation is a registered charitable organization under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. The purpose of the charity is to advance the education of the public in the area of geoscience – see https://apgoef.ca. GeoscienceINFO.com, developed by the Foundation, is an innovative one-stop spot for the public to gather information about the earth beneath their feet. This website provides interesting information on all facets of geoscience. A particularly exciting feature of GeoscienceINFO.com is the highlighting of virtual field trips in different areas in Ontario. This enables viewers to experience and learn about the geology of an area while traversing it digitally in ESRI ArcGIS OnlineTM and StoryMapsTM.
By Staff
March 3, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
It started on Saturday – the Sweetest time of the year! Conservation Halton celebrates Maple Season at the 150-year-old sugarbush at Mountsberg’s Maple Town.
The kids can get to see how sap tapped from the maple trees and transformed into maple syrup.
 Pails collecting the sap from trees at Mountsberg’s Maple Town.  Syrup being boiled in cast iron kettles. Maple Season programs are offered on weekends, holidays, and March Break until Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Mountsberg’s Maple Town is a cherished family tradition. In the sugarbush, visitors can watch maple sap transform into syrup in the evaporator, warm up by a fireside lounge, or help their kids become ‘certified’ Sugar Rangers with the new and returning challenges for 2025! Satisfy sweet cravings with maple sugar and syrup samples, maple syrup drizzled pancakes at the Pancake Pavilion, and other maple products available to take home from the Country Store.
Mountsberg visitors can add a horse-drawn wagon ride or a maple sugar making workshop to their visit for a truly unforgettable experience. Maple Town visitors will learn about the history of sugar making from its Indigenous origins, to iron kettles, to today’s technology, and all about how Conservation Halton staff care for our amazing trees.
For tickets, pricing, and details about Maple Season, visit conservationhalton.ca/mapleseason.
Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Road
Milton, ON, L9T 2X3
By Staff
March 1st, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Classroom Mini Marsh
Registration Opens on March 7
Thus is a program teachers apply for – if you want you child to become more environmentally aware – bring this to their attention
Teachers in schools across the Hamilton Harbour watershed, it’s that time of year!
Registration for the Classroom Mini Marsh program will open on Friday, March 7, 2024 @ 9:00AM<
What is the Classroom Mini Marsh program?
 K to 8 students could get a chance to grow their own mini marsh in their classroom; its the kind of program that lets students see how the environment actually works. Bring a bit of Cootes Paradise Marsh into your classroom with our Classroom Mini Marsh kits!
Since 1993, BARC has offered Mini Marsh kits free of charge to schools within the Hamilton Harbour watershed.
The kits include native marsh plants, a bowl, gravel, and a snail. Students plant their shoots in the gravel, maintain the water level in the bowl, and watch their Mini Marshes grow!
At the end of the school year the plants are returned to Royal Botanical Gardens for planting in Cootes Paradise Marsh, connecting students with the restoration of this Hamilton Harbour wetland.
Teachers are provided with curriculum-linked activities to share with their students, including details about the restoration of Cootes Paradise Marsh. Approximately 10,000 students participate in this program each year!
Mark your calendars and share with your colleagues in education, the kits go fast!
How Do you Register?
Click HERE
By Staff
February 26th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Hippity hop on down to Joseph Brant Museum for a Visit with the Easter Bunny!
 Families can book a 5-minute private visit with the Easter Bunny and have their photo taken by Henry’s Camera (6 family members maximum).
Henry’s will be providing each family with one digital image and a “Free Instant 8×10 Print” voucher for use at an in-store kiosk. Parents are also welcome to use their own cameras.
Children will have the opportunity to take part in an Easter egg scavenger hunt throughout the galleries and complete a Spring-themed craft. There will also be a mini-Makers market on site, and some hot chocolate to enjoy!
Tickets are $50/family ($45/members) and include a pre-booked visit and photos with the Easter Bunny, admission to Joseph Brant Museum, an Easter egg scavenger hunt throughout the galleries, hot chocolate, a craft for each child registered, and access to a mini-Makers Market.
The event takes place April 12-13. Call the Museum at (905) 634-3556 to reserve a spot.
Please note that it takes approximately 1 week for the professional images taken by Henry’s to be edited and sent to your inbox.
Would someone remind the people at the Brant Museum that Easter is more than bunnies, coloured eggs and scavenger hunts.
 By Staff
February 24th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 Indeed, whoever it is did make it through a cold cold night. The Sleepless For Our Community event, that’s the evening people sleep in their cars overnight to raise funds for those in our community who are experiencing poverty-related challenges. The funds raised will directly support programs that provide essential services such as housing support, food security, mental health resources, and job training to individuals and families in need.
Continue reading Sleeping in cars overnight on one of the coldest days of the year raised $335,000 for United Way
By Staff
February 19th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Tuesday, March 04
7:00pm – 8:00pm
 Author of One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
Jared Bland, writer and former Arts editor of The Globe and Mail, in conversation with award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad about his new book One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in a West that betrays its fundamental values.
El Akkad believed emigrating from the Middle East to the West promised freedom. Now twenty years later, after reporting news such as the War on Terror, climate change, and the Black Lives Matter protests, he concludes much of this promise is a lie. One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This chronicles his painful realization and is El Akkad’s heartsick breakup letter with the West—giving voice to the same breakup happening all over the United States. This book is for all the people who want something better than what the West serves up.
About the Author
Egypt-born Omar El Akkad grew up in Qatar, moved to Canada as a teen, and now lives in the United States. He is a two-time winner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers’ Award and the Oregon Book Award. His debut novel, American War, was named by the BBC as one of 100 novels that shaped our world.
Jared Bland is the former publisher of McClelland & Stewart and was a vice president of Penguin Random House Canada. He has also served as the Arts editor of The Globe and Mail, a senior editor at House of Anansi Press, and the managing editor of The Walrus.
Presented in partnership with McClelland & Stewart and A Different Drummer Books.
A Different Drummer Books will be on site with books for sale and signing after the talk.
Register HERE. Just 62 seats left
Tuesday, March 04
7:00pm – 8:00pm
 By Pepper Parr
February 19th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
“Well there is your story” said one of the about 100 people who attended the all candidates meeting that took place at Port Nelson United Church Tuesday evening.
 Liberal candidate Andrea Grebenc in front of her literature table taking to supporters. The table to her left was set up for Natalie Pierre, Progressive Conservative candidate The man was speaking about an empty table – it was one of four set aside for the candidates to set out their literature and be on hand to talk to people attending the debate.
The Liberals had their table, the New Democrats and the Green party had their table. Some thought that perhaps the Progressive Conservative candidate had yet to arrive.
As people gathered in the room the debate was going to take place in, moderator John Greven stood to introduce himself and explained that the people organizing the debate had reached out on several occasions to invite Natalie Pierre to take part – “we didn’t get a direct response” said Greven, adding that “we did hear from a Progressive Conservative party spokesperson who said their policy was for candidates to not take part in debates but to spend their time knocking on doors”.
During the debate the candidates made a point of not berating Pierre for not taking part.
 Moderator John Greven explaining to the audience why the seat set aside for Natalie Pierre was empty. During the Q&A portion of the evening the Gazette put a question to Ms Pierre asking if ‘the reason you are not here this evening is because you are embarrassed by some of the Doug Ford statements – his “sparky” statement comes to mind.
Sparky was the word used by Ford when he was addressing a gala police services event and talking about people who are sentenced to prison for life for murder or attempted murder. Life in prison is not enough for these people – send them to “sparky; the colloquial term for the electric chair.
By Staff
February 15th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 He gets to the top and will go right back down again. Winter weather and the kind of snowfall that used to be normal
 What a great winter weather day! Burlington and much of the province got more than a foot of snow with more to come on Sunday.
This is the kind of weather that gets kids out on the hills, such as they are south of Dundas, with everything from big pieces of cardboard or shiny slick snowboards.
A collection of what our photographer saw on the south side of Upper Middle Road where parents and children made the best of it.
With more snow on Sunday and Monday being Family Day – all kinds of opportunities to have some winter fun.
If you or your kids are in any of these photographs and you would like a copy – pop a note along to the publisher (publisher@bgzt.ca) and we will get a copy to you.
 We don’t know who she is but with a smile like that there are a set of parents and grandparents that are very proud. Traffic behind them isn’t going anywhere fast. Photographs were taken by Matt Harvey
By Staff
February 15th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Canada’s greatest plastic scale model contest and sale is to take place on March 21st at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum from 9 am to 4 pm
Contest categories include Aircraft, Armour, Automotive, Ships, Figures, Space, Collections as well as Intermediate, Junior and Bantam entries.
Admission: Adults $20 (Age 18+), Kids $15 (Ages 6-17). LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE – to guarantee your museum entry, purchase your tickets in advance.
WIN A FLIGHT in our World War II D-Day Veteran Dakota FZ692* – purchase your admission ticket by March 21, 2025, at 12 noon EST and you will automatically be entered into the draw for a pair of seats.
 CONTEST REGISTRATION FEE – Unlimited number of model entries. Adult (Age 18+) $10, Juniors FREE. SAVE TIME & BUY IN ADVANCE!
No exchanges or refunds. Free admission for museum members and children 5 & under. Complimentary passes are not valid for this special event.
Vendor tables – SOLD OUT.
Winner of the flight on the Dakota will be notified March 23, 2025, by phone, must be minimum 12 years old to fly, and flight to be taken in 2025 at a mutually agreed upon time.
Additional info on the MODEL REGISTRATION, CONTEST RULES, AND CATEGORIES available HERE:
By Staff
February 13th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
A Family Day event is taking place at the Burlington Lion’s Club: a fun-filled day of shopping, entertainment, and supporting young entrepreneurs!
Discover unique products from local vendors, enjoy delicious food, and explore the creativity of our young business owners.
Bring the whole family for a day of excitement and community spirit.
 By Staff
February 13th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
For those who want to understand what the different Ontario party leaders have to say as the province gets ready to elect a Premier on February 27th there will be two debates.
One will take place on Friday in North Bay that will focus on northern issues.
On Monday, they will regroup for the major broadcasting consortium’s debate.
 Mike Schreiner Green Party  Marit Stiles, NDP Leader of the Opposition
 Doug Ford Progressive Conservative  Bonnie Crombie, leader Ontario Liberal Party
By Pepper Parr
February 11th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
There is to be an all-candidates debate at the Port Nelson United Church on February 18th.
 Megan Beauchemen, NDP candidate No word on who the moderator will be. A specific start time has yet to be published.
All we have is that the event is scheduled and at least one of the candidates is preparing.
There are four known candidates: Natalie Pierre, the incumbent, Andrea Grebenc, Liberal Party, Kyle Hutton, Green Party and Megan Beauchemen, NDP candidate.
The long-expected provincial election is described by many as an unnecessary election that was not scheduled to take place until 2026. Premier Ford said he needed a stronger mandate to fight the economic challenges that will arise when American tariffs are put in place.
 Progressive Conservative candidate Natalie Pierre  Kyle Hutton, Green Party candidate  Andrea Grebenc with Liberal Party leader Bonnie Crombie leaving literature.
By Julieta Belen Correa
February 10th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Canada is home to some of the most diverse bucket-list destinations on the planet — it has some of the best ski slopes, thousands of kilometres of untouched nature, and multiple hubs of commerce and entertainment of international renown. This, coupled with its expansive tourism push in recent years, means that Canada relies on an adaptable and modern aviation industry.
Luckily for tourists and Canadians alike, the nation hosts North America’s busiest and most technologically advanced airports, perfect for handling the influx of tourism expected over the next ten years. Take a look at the top ten busiest airports in Canada.
10. Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
You can fly into Kelowna, a critical gateway to British Columbia’s Okanagan region, to explore some of Canada’s best wineries, lake regions, and the breathtaking scenery of Osoyoos. The airport serves around 2,000,000 passengers a year and offers destinations nationwide and routes all the way down to sunny Mexico.
 Billy Bishop, named after a Canadian war hero is an airport minutes from downtown Toronto 9. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Toronto’s second-largest airport, situated on the Toronto Islands, is named after one of Canada’s most iconic fighter pilots. This airport caters to just over 2,000,000 passengers a year and makes a great alternative to the massive Toronto Pearson International Airport, especially if you’re looking for either domestic or short-haul flights. You can expect shorter security queues and faster processing times so that you can make every minute count of your vacation or work trip.
 If your destination as a tourist is Halifax International – you will want to visit Peggy’s Cove. 8. Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Coming in at 8th place on the list is Halifax Stanfield. The airport serves the Halifax region, mainland Nova Scotia, and other areas in the Maritime provinces. As Canada’s easternmost international airport, it is a vital connection for rural communities and also provides hundreds of jobs for the region’s tourism sector. The airport generated a massive C$4.2 billion for the Nova Scotia economy in 2023 alone, and with a rise of over 20%, it’s expected to continue to grow in the coming years.
The airport is also home to numerous Fixed-Based Operators (FBOs), private companies that provide essential aviation services like fuel, parking, maintenance, and passenger amenities.
7. Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, located in the Winnipeg Capital Region, handled just over 4 million passengers last year. YWG is crucial for connecting small communities living in difficult conditions with regularly scheduled flights to Northern Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and Nunavut.
6. Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
As the airport serving Canada’s capital city, Ottawa International is a home base for Canadian North and a major hub for Porter Airlines, which is investing $65 million into the airport infrastructure over the coming years. The airport serves the National Capital Region with over 4 million passengers annually — a 36.9% increase on the previous year, the highest such growth among Canada’s busiest airports.
The airport’s modern terminal, extended in 2008, features artwork reflecting the region’s history and culture, creating a uniquely Canadian welcome for first-time visitors to the country.
5. Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Climbing into the top 5 busiest airports in Canada sees a marked jump in passenger numbers, with a massive 7.4 million passengers flying in and out of Edmonton International Airport. The airport caters to residents and visitors to the Edmonton Metro Region, some three hours north of Calgary.
The airport itself is so busy due to the lack of other major cities in the region, making it the only major airport for those travelling from Alberta and Saskatchewan.
 Calgary International 4. Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Calgary International Airport, also known as “the gateway to the Rockies,” serves a whopping 18.5 million passengers a year. One reason for YYC’s huge numbers is its proximity to Banff and Canada’s impressive range of ski destinations.
YYC is home to two terminals — one domestic and one international — and serves as the main hub for Canadian airline WestJet. The airport offers world-class accessibility with modern parking systems, easy-to-use car rental services, and the reliable Calgary Transit System, which offers routes across the region.
3. Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Serving the Greater Montreal area, Montréal–Trudeau International Airport is a bustling hub that managed over 21 million passengers in 2023. This large operation is the region’s primary link between Canada’s French-speaking population and the rest of the world.
YUL’s strategic location makes it perfect for transatlantic flights, with popular routes to Paris, London, and Frankfurt. This dynamic location, combined with a modern general aviation terminal, makes it an ideal airport for those looking to charter a private plane to Europe and beyond. Domestic travellers also benefit from frequent flights to Toronto, Vancouver, and Halifax.
 Vancouver International 2. Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport, nestled on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, is the busiest airport in Western Canada. Welcoming almost 25 million passengers in 2023, the airport is the ultimate gateway to the region’s surrounding mountains, lakes, and the icy North Pacific. YVR is consistently ranked as one of the best airports in North America and was most recently named as the number-one airport on the continent in 2024.
Vancouver International is also the nation’s best link to Asia, with frequent flights to Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Seoul. Its location also makes it a popular stopover for flights to Australia and New Zealand.
1. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
With almost double the capacity of number two on the list, Toronto has been Canada’s busiest airport for decades. It’s the primary hub for Air Canada and the second busiest arrivals hub for international travellers to North America. Serving the Greater Toronto Area, Pearson handled an impressive 44.8 million passengers in 2023, making it the pride of Canada’s already-impressive aviation industry.
 Pearson International Located just outside Toronto in Mississauga, Pearson offers direct flights to destinations on every continent. With its cutting-edge amenities, including world-class dining and shopping, Toronto Pearson sets the standard for Canadian airports when it comes to sheer size and availability.
Canada, Connected
With some of the most forward-thinking, accessible, and downright massive airports in North America, Canada continues to impress year-on-year with its dazzling array of airports. Vancouver continues to offer the best service in North America, Toronto Pearson connects you to the world with ease, and Calgary, Halifax, and Winnipeg airports continue to provide a vital lifeline to some of the continent’
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