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Discover the East Coast with flights from Toronto to Deer Lake
Travel east to experience western Newfoundland with flights from Toronto to Deer Lake, a wonderful gateway to beautiful national parks and sites.
Enjoy great attractions in and near the town before you venture out of Deer Lake. If you're taking a flight from Toronto to Deer Lake in the winter, hit the slopes at Marble Mountain! The ski resort is located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and has the highest vertical drop of any ski area in Atlantic Canada.
When the weather is nice, stroll or bike along one of Deer Lake's three trails. There's also the Humber River Golf Club open from June to September if you're looking to hit the greens.
You'll be within reach of some of Newfoundland's most impressive attractions when your Toronto to Deer Lake flight touches down!
Take in amazing sights with flights from Toronto to Deer Lake, Newfoundland
Gros Morne National Park
Explore the stunning Gros Morne National Park with flights from Toronto to Deer Lake.
Make sure to bring your camera to capture the scenery and landscapes you'll encounter on the Western Brook Pond Boat Tour. The two-hour tour takes you to the landlocked fjord of Western Brook Pond – get ready to see billion year-old cliffs and cascading waterfalls!
Looking to stretch your legs after your flight to Deer Lake from Toronto? There are more than 100 km of trails in the park, ranging from short hikes to multi-day treks. For an easy trail, consider hiking along Berry Hill Pond, Tablelands or Coastal Trail. If you're looking for a challenge, explore the Lookout Hills Trail where you'll be rewarded with amazing views of Bonne Bay, Gros Morne Mountain, and beyond.
Call it a night and set up your tent at one of the park's campgrounds. There are also the oTENTik cabin hybrids if you like the comfort of a bed. Wherever you choose to sleep for the night, rest up for another day of fun in Gros Morne National Park when board a flight from Toronto to Deer Lake.
Enjoy mountain hikes after your Toronto to Deer Lake flight
Blow Me Down Provincial Park
Drive an hour and a half to meet the mysterious peaks of Blow Me Down Mountains when your flight from Toronto to Deer Lake lands. Situated in a peninsula, Blow Me Down Provincial Park offers beautiful, rugged terrain perfect for exploring.
The Blow Me Down Mountains rise ominously from the peninsula, standing 650 metres above sea level – to reach the summit, hike along the Blow Me Down Mountain Trail. This 16 km trek will take you to a peak scarred by deep valleys and sheer cliffs. For an easier path, step onto the Governor's Staircase where you'll see 450-million-year-old volcanic rocks cut with quartz veins along the way.
Get an overview of the park's land by making your way up to the observation tower. See Blow Me Down's smaller neighbours, Murry and Tortoise Mountains, and more than a dozen islands that populate the crowded Bay of Islands. The park is also a great place for bird watching – you might spot various species like Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, American Robins or Pine Grosbreak.
If you choose to stay the night in the park, take your pick of 28 campsites to rest up for the next day of adventures when you book your flight from Toronto to Deer Lake, Newfoundland!
How to get to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Porter's check-in desk is located on the second floor, in the departures area.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is about 3 km / 2 mi from downtown Toronto.
Transportation to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
There are a few ways to get to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to catch your YTZ to YDF flight.
Taxis and car services are available to take you from downtown to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
Please allow sufficient time to drop off your car rental before your departing flight.
Ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft are available for pick-up and drop-off at the airport.
The shuttle pick-up and drop-off location downtown is by the west entrance of the Royal York Hotel on York Street.
The shuttle bus offers comfortable and complimentary service between downtown and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, approximately every 15 minutes. Times may vary due to traffic and road conditions.
You can choose to take the pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport or the 90-second ferry ride that runs every 15 minutes across Toronto's inner harbour.
All roads and rails lead to Porter. Located at the base of Bathurst Street, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is easily accessible by streetcar (the 511 streetcar via Bathurst subway station and the 509 streetcar via Union Station). There is a free shuttle bus service from the Royal York Hotel (right across from Union Station) to get you to Porter as well. When landing in Toronto, you can also take the public transit to Union Station.
The UP Express Train connects you between Union Station, Bloor Station, Weston Station and Pearson Airport. For ticket fares and schedules, visit upexpress.com.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) parking
Offsite parking is available at the Queens Quay West location in a bright, clean, eight-story parking facility with 1,100 parking spaces available to passengers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The facility is monitored by a security team, and is equipped with video surveillance to provide a safe environment for the guests. A free shuttle runs to and from the airport.
Landing in Deer Lake after a flight from Toronto
Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) is about 5 km / 3.1 mi from the town of Deer Lake.
Transportation from Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) to Deer Lake
Taxis and ridesharing
Taxi services are available for pick-up and drop-off at Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF).
Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) parking
There are many parking options for travellers looking to drive to or from Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF). Choose from short-term or long-term rates.
