Board a flight from Calgary to Toronto for an international dining experience
When you fly Calgary to Toronto, you'll land at Pearson International Airport - Canada's busiest airport, which sees approximately 50 million travellers every year. Whether you're renting a car, catching a ride or hopping on a train or bus from the airport, you'll be on your way to exploring Toronto and its surrounding cities.
As Canada's largest city, Toronto has endless opportunities for fun and entertainment, from sports teams like the Maple Leafs, Raptors and Blue Jays, to world-class live music and theatre that can be seen at the Canadian Opera Company, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Royal Alexandra Theatre and Massey Hall. Of course, touring musical acts also stop in Toronto at the Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre and many small to mid-sized venues throughout the city.
If you love festivals, you'll probably find one happening after your Calgary to Toronto flight with events like the Toronto International Jazz Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival as well as local favourite festivals like the Beaches Jazz Fest, Nuit Blanche Art Festival, North by Northeast and, of course, the Canadian National Exhibition.
While you're having fun exploring the city after your flight from Calgary to Toronto, you'll probably want to refuel with some of Toronto's world-famous cuisine. Whether you're looking for a little bit of comfort food in an unfamiliar city or wanting to explore new flavours from every corner of the world, Toronto has you covered. The Michelin Guide has even recognized several Toronto restaurants on their coveted list of world-class dining experiences - so be sure to book your reservations well in advance!
If all of that wasn't enough, there's still places like the Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario and many more cultural and historic attractions to explore on your trip from Calgary to Toronto. Night owls will love hitting the clubs and the pubs, thrill seekers can ride the summertime rollercoasters at Canada's Wonderland and, when you need to wind down a little, you can take a quiet walk through the Don Valley, High Park or Rouge National Urban Park.
You'll find all the big city excitement you can handle after your Calgary to Toronto flight.
Book a flight from Calgary to Toronto for a day at the beach
The Beaches
After your flight from Calgary to Toronto, stop by Toronto's Beaches neighbourhood (or, as some locals like to call it, the Beach). Take a walk along the boardwalk and enjoy Lake Ontario as you explore the neighbourhood's four connected beaches - Woodbine, Kew, Scarboro and Balmy. After walking the beach, stroll through Kew Gardens park and wander along Queen St. East, a lively stretch filled with shops and restaurants.
A visit to the Toronto Beaches is the perfect chance to take a streetcar ride and see the city, with the Queen St streetcar tracks stretching all the way from the eastern end of Toronto to the western end. While the subway may be faster, riding the famous Toronto streetcars lets you see the shifting character of Toronto's neighbourhoods and get a sense of the people and communities that make up the city.
At the eastern end of The Beaches, you'll find the architecturally impressive R.C. Harris Water Treatment plant. This imposing art deco structure, built in the 1930s, has been featured in numerous film and television shows, and is surrounded by greenspace overlooking the water.
If your flight from Calgary to Toronto is in late July, the Beaches International Jazz festival is a great way to spend an evening. This free festival sees a long stretch of Queen St. East closed to traffic with musical acts set up along the street. Visitors can stroll through listening to performances and stop along the way for snacks and refreshments at the many bars and restaurants along Queen St.
Visit a vibrant neighbourhood after your flight from Calgary to Toronto
Kensington Market
A visit to the famous Kensington Market is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon after your Calgary to Toronto flight. As one of Toronto's oldest and most unique neighbourhoods, Kensington has long been a destination for newcomers to the city.
Originally a neighbourhood built for Irish and Scottish immigrants in the late 1800s, Kensington didn't begin to develop its unique identity until the early 1900s, when an influx of Jewish and Italian immigrants moved to Toronto and inhabited the neighbourhood's low cost housing and set up small business in the narrow streets of Kensington.
For a good portion of the 20th century, Kensington was known locally as the Jewish market, due to the predominance of Jewish-owned business and synagogues in the neighbourhood. But, as Toronto's immigrant populations shifted demographics, so have Kensington's. Modern day Kensington reflects Toronto's multicultural population and it is still a haven for newcomers to the city. Small businesses and market stalls still line the streets of Kensington Market, while the neighbourhood's downtown location and lower cost housing make it a haven for local artists who help contribute to the neighbourhood's vibrant energy.
Kensington is home to many bars, restaurants and music venues that make this neighbourhood a great place to visit day or night. Every Sunday, throughout the summer months, the streets of the market are closed to automobile traffic, turning the neighbourhood into a pedestrian paradise for walking and shopping.
No matter the time of year you fly Calgary to Toronto, Kensington Market is worth a visit during your downtown Toronto explorations.
How to get to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Porter's check-in desk is located on the departures level.
The Calgary International Airport (YYC) is about 19 km / 11.8 mi from downtown Calgary.
Transportation to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Taxis and ridesharing
Taxi and ridesharing services like Uber and TappCar are available for pick-up and drop-off at Calgary International Airport (YYC).
By bus
You can board the 300 BRT Airport bus from downtown Calgary to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Visit calgarytransit.com for more information about fares and schedules.
Calgary International Airport (YYC) parking
There are many parking options for travellers looking to drive to or from Calgary International Airport (YYC). Choose from hourly, daily, or weekly rates.
Parking can be booked online ahead of time on the Calgary International Airport (YYC) website.
Landing in Toronto after a flight from Calgary
There are many options for transportation to downtown Toronto from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is about 28 km / 17 mi from downtown Toronto.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to downtown
Taxis and ridesharing
Taxi and ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are available for pick-up and drop-off at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Pick-up locations for ridesharing services depend on the service you order – refer to the instructions in the app on how to meet your driver. Follow airport signage that lead to designated airport ridesharing zones.
By train
The Union Pearson Express train connects directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Union Station in downtown Toronto. The trip length is about 25 minutes. The UP Express station is located in Terminal 1 next to the Terminal Link Train. If you are coming from Terminal 3, you can take the free Terminal Link Train to Terminal 1. Visit upexpress.com for more information about fares and schedules.
By bus
You can board the 900 Airport Express TTC bus which takes you to Kipling Station. From there, you can continue your journey on the TTC subway line to downtown Toronto. Visit ttc.ca for more information about fares and schedules.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) parking
There are several parking options at and nearby Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Long-term, short-term, and valet parking are available on-site. Parking can be booked online ahead of time on the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) website.
Flights may be operated by Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd or Porter Airlines Inc.
