A nickel for your thoughts
You’ll see more than the great Northern Ontario wilderness when you fly from New York to Sudbury. The city has a surprising array of fascinating urban attractions.
Make sure you drop by popular points of interest in Sudbury like the Big Nickel and Science North. The Big Nickel is a towering replica of the Canadian 5-cent coin. This impressive 30-foot sculpture, completed in 1964, is a monument that pays tribute to Sudbury’s mining history. It’s found on the grounds of the Dynamic Earth Science Museum, where you’ll have a meteoric time exploring Sudbury’s rock-solid past.
For a deeper look at Sudbury’s heritage, delve into Science North’s interactive exhibits at the other side of town. Move through different levels of the museum, each with a unique learning experience. Marvel at the explosive experiments in the Discovery Theatre or visit the Nocturnal Room to see unique creatures like the Northern Flying Squirrel.
Your trip to Sudbury from New York isn’t complete without checking out the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre. Ride the rails through Sudbury’s industrial age as a mining town and lumber outpost. In the museum’s Prescott Park gardens, meet “Bullet-Nosed Betty”, a retro steam engine from the collection of vintage trains.
A visit to a Sudbury art gallery reveals a modern spin on the city. La Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario is a French-inspired artistic haven. Uncover a different side to Sudbury in the contemporary artwork of its Franco-Ontarian community. See the melding of French language and culture into Sudbury’s distinctly Northern personality.
Fly from New York to Sudbury and dig into the city’s amazing cultural terrain.
Bell Park
The heart of Sudbury’s arts and culture
Bell Park owes its name to William J. Bell, a Sudbury lumber tycoon and early resident. Stop by his stunning historic mansion after your flight to from New York to Sudbury.
Explore the exciting exhibits of the Art Gallery of Sudbury, now housed in the mansion. The gallery hosts many of Sudbury’s Aboriginal artists and is home to an eclectic collection of local artwork. Discover quirky designs that blend themes of nature with elements of Northern Ontario’s cultural heritage.
Literally in the museum’s backyard, you can wander through a popular green space. The sprawling Bell Park was also part of William J. Bell’s estate. Today, it’s a local hotspot for summer festivals, with a beach on Ramsey Lake, perfect for swimming.
The neighbourhood gets filled with the stirring sounds of folk music during the Northern Lights Festival Boréal. Since the first concert in 1972, the outdoor festival has grown into a riveting showcase of celebrated musicians. Come enjoy an electrifying performance at the park’s Grace Hartman Amphitheatre, or rock on year round at other live shows.
Forming a border along Bell Park is one of Sudbury’s 330 lakes – Ramsey Lake. Spanning the western lakeshore, the Bell Park Boardwalk makes for a great stroll along the water. Weekly races run by the Sudbury Yacht Club are among the activities you’ll see along the trail. Watch the cruisers’ white sails dart through the lake’s choppy blue waters.
An afternoon on the shores of Ramsey Lake in Bell Park is a must, when you fly from New York to Sudbury.
Downtown Sudbury
Retreat to the jazzy North
Fly from New York to Sudbury and be charmed by Downtown Sudbury’s vibrant hub of lively entertainment, dining, and shopping.
It’s not Broadway, but drama finds a stage at the Sudbury Theatre Centre. This venue hosts award-winning shows in the city, as well as acts from the Jazz Sudbury Festival. The music festival also features a number of live performances around Downtown Sudbury. Move to the rhythms of local talent alongside world-renowned musicians.
Memorial Park, one of the open-air jazz venues, is also a peaceful retreat from the bustling city streets. In this family-friendly green space, take time to unwind on a park bench, and let the kids roam wild on the playgrounds and water park.
A diverse menu of local and International cuisine is only a table away in Sudbury’s restaurants. Downtown is a prime destination for chic cafés where you can sip an espresso, and read the local paper or people-watch. Circle the culinary world in an evening of French, Italian, or Mexican fare.
Shopping in downtown Sudbury is another unique excursion. Cozied up beside specialty boutiques are small high-end stores with a flair for luxury. Peruse fashionable wooden furniture, chic home décor, and trendy clothing for a unique Northern souvenir.
Book a flight to Sudbury from New York and experience a different world in this Northern downtown locale.
How to get to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Porter’s check-in desk is located in Terminal B, on the second floor.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is about 27 km / 16 mi from midtown Manhattan.
Transportation to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Please allow sufficient time to drop off your car rental before your departing flight.
Several NJ Transit buses run to Newark Liberty International Airport. For more information, visit the NJ Transit website.
Ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft offer services to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Taxis and car service from Manhattan cost about $75 USD.
Take a NJ Transit train to the EWR (Newark Airport) terminal. The airport's free Air Train will then take you to Terminal B for your Porter flight..
The Newark Airport Express shuttle bus provides service from the airport to several stops in New York City. The fare is $16 USD.
Newark Liberty International Airport Parking
If you’re driving to Newark Liberty International Airport, you have a few parking options. For short-term parking, lots are located in the Terminal C garage and directly across from Terminals A and B. Rates range from $4 USD for half an hour to $39 USD for a 24-hour maximum. The daily lots in garage P4 have a $34 USD per day maximum rate, and the economy lot has a rate of $18 USD for the first 24 hours, plus an additional $6 USD for each 8-hour period after.
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.
Flights may be operated by Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd or Porter Airlines Inc.
