Scenic sights and urban delights
Travel to the great outdoors with flights from Montréal to Sudbury.
Although it was once known for its nickel mining, Sudbury is now better known for its natural beauty and wild landscapes. With urban comforts mixed into the wonders of the outdoors, this Northern Ontario city is worth a visit with flights from Montréal to Sudbury.
With stunning outdoor landscapes come dozens of lakes in Nickel City. With over 300 lakes inside of the Greater Sudbury city limits, you’re just a stone’s throw away from water. Situated in the centre of Sudbury, Ramsey Lake is the perfect place to skate, swim, and sail, all without leaving the downtown area.
About 37 million years ago, a meteorite created the crater that contains Lake Wanapitei. It’s been awhile since the meteor transformed the area, but you can still find dark glass, created by the meteor, on the shores of Wanapitei Provincial Park.
When you fly from Montréal to Sudbury, a visit to Science North is a must. This interactive museum aims to get visitors to engage with their world on a scientific level. You’ll find a mine-centric museum at Dynamic Earth. Have your camera ready to snap a photo in front of Sudbury’s iconic Big Nickel.
When it comes to historical things to do in the city, Sudbury has you covered. If you like locomotives, the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum is just the ticket. Step into one of the oldest homes in Sudbury and follow the tracks of the region’s train industry in this museum.
With urban delights, natural wonders, and plenty of history, Nickel City has it all when you book flights from Montréal to Sudbury.
Gatchell
The other side of the coin
With flights from Montréal to Sudbury, venture just outside the city’s downtown core to Gatchell, where you’ll find some of Nickel City’s best attractions.
The Big Nickel, at 9 metres and 13 tonnes, is far from small change. You’ll pass this giant replica of a 1951 Canadian nickel, as you head towards Sudbury’s Dynamic Earth museum.
Inside Dynamic Earth, the history of Sudbury’s nickel mining is unearthed. Seven stories underground, you can walk through the evolution of mining, from turn-of-the-century methods to modern advancements. This far underground, the mine shafts reach a chilly 13 degrees celsius. Pack a sweater and some walking shoes on your flight from Montréal to Sudbury to fully enjoy the hour-plus tour.
Once you’ve emerged above ground, head to Louie’s barber shop for tales from Sudbury’s past. This multimedia exhibit and storytelling experience spans Sudbury’s 125 year history, earning it quit the storied past. Listen to Louie spin a tale for a little or a long while, before exploring more of the earth science displays.
Once you’ve seen all Dynamic Earth has to offer, head back into downtown Sudbury, or go south to the Fielding Bird Sanctuary. Whether you want an urban or natural experience before flying back to Montréal, Gatchell leaves you in the perfect spot.
Book flights from Montréal to Sudbury and find endless fun and attractions in Gatchell.
Lake Laurentian Conservation Area
The wilderness awaits
Meander through the Rainbow Routes, in the colourful Lake Laurentian Conservation Area when you book flights from Montréal to Sudbury.
From the vast sea of green this 2,145 acre park boasts in the summer, to its spectacular reds and oranges in autumn, Lake Laurentian is the perfect window into the region’s wilderness at any time of the year.
A trek along the park’s trails is the best place to uncover some of its best features. Expert hikers will love the challenge of the tough Red Trail. One of the roughest Rainbow Routes Trails, Red is best left to serious striders, so be sure to pack your best hiking shoes on your flight from Montréal to Sudbury.
Turn skyward to the NASA Trail for a much easier hike. While the observatory is no longer here, the plaque commemorating Sudbury’s contribution to astronomy is. You won’t need a telescope to fully appreciate the view from the top of Niska Bay. The rough, rocky summit of this hill has a clear lookout over all of Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, and one of the best views your flight from Montréal to Sudbury will bring.
Down by the bay, Moonlight Beach is a favourite stop for hikers. This beach is also the starting point for the Biosky Snowshoe Trail. At the cozy Ski Cottage, you can warm up during your snowshoe or cross-country ski expeditions.
When there’s no snow on the ground, take out your bike on the 21 km “tour de Sudbury”, where you’ll enjoy gorgeous views on a loop of Ramsey Lake. At “Cardiac Hill”, you may want to proceed on foot, with a steep hill that makes up the hardest part of the ride.
When you’ve had your fill of hiking for the day, the trails of Lake Laurentian Conservation Area leave you only minutes from returning to downtown Sudbury and getting back into the action.
From beautiful trails to a journey back into the urban downtown, flights from Montréal to Sudbury leave every part of your adventure covered.
Getting to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Porter’s check-in desk is located in Terminal A.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is about 20 km / 12 mi from downtown Montréal.
Transportation to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Uber offers services to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Please allow sufficient time to drop off your car rental before your departing flight.
Taxis to downtown cost about $40 CAD. Car service costs about $50 CAD.
The 747 P-E-Trudeau Airport / Downtown shuttle bus provides service to the airport from downtown. The fare is $10 CAD.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) Parking
There are many parking options at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montréal. Choose from Terminal, Economy, or Indoor parking, with rates starting at $7 for 20 minutes and at $20 for 24 hours. The airport also offers the convenience of ValetParc parking for $42 for 24 hours.
The information and figures above are for reference only, and may not be current. Please visit each airport's website for up-to-date details.
Landing in Sudbury
Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) is about 19 km / 12 mi from downtown Sudbury.
Transportation
Car rental services are available in the arrivals area of Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB).
Taxis to downtown cost about $55 CAD. Car service costs about $75 CAD.
The Sudbury Cab shuttle provides service from the airport from downtown.
The information and figures above are for reference only, and may not be current. Please visit each airport's website for up-to-date details.
