Fly Toronto to Edmonton – Canada's festival city and gateway to Jasper
Your non-stop flight from Toronto to Edmonton from Toronto Pearson International Airport will land at Canada's fifth-busiest airport. Deemed Canada's youngest growing capital city, Edmonton is the confluence of vibrant urbanity and lush nature.
Edmonton also happens to be Canada's Festival City, hosting countless festivals annually! From unique winter festivals with canoe races and ice sculptures to buzzworthy summer music festivals, there's something for everyone in Edmonton. No matter what season it is, it's always a good time to fly to Edmonton to see what's happening in the city.
One of the best ways to know Edmonton is by wandering through its streets. So after your Toronto to Edmonton flight from Pearson, why not explore historic Whyte Avenue? It is located in one of Edmonton’s trendiest neighbourhoods and is dotted with unique stores, tap rooms and award-winning restaurants that satiate a range of cravings! The area kickstarts a buzzing nightlife when the sun sets.
From the Old Strathcona area, hop on the High Level Bridge streetcar that dates back to the 1900s. It takes you through the only Canadian Pacific Railway tunnel built east of the Rockies. Take in the river valley views, while on the world's highest streetcar crossing. It perfectly complements the essence of Edmonton being a big city with a small town feel.
Get some retail therapy at the West Edmonton Mall, Canada's largest shopping mall. Explore the mall's very own Chinatown or European-themed Boulevard amongst so much else. Home to hundreds of retail stores, the mall holds other records, a few being North America's largest indoor water park and the world's largest parking lot. Unsurprisingly, it also holds the record as the mall with the most number of records. Edmonton has no provincial sales tax versus Ontario, which means you only pay 5% GST, so you can save a lot when shopping here.
Go on a Rocky Mountain adventure after your flight from Toronto to Edmonton. Jasper National Park is a scenic, four-hour drive along the historic Yellowhead Highway – once you arrive you'll see beautiful waterfalls, clear glacial-fed lakes and roaming wildlife with mountains as the backdrop. As the largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve in the world, Jasper National Park is a magical place for stargazing. If you'd rather have someone else take the wheel, SunDog Tours offers bus shuttle service from a few pick-up locations to take you to Jasper.
Book a Toronto to Edmonton flight from Pearson to see nature at its best
Elk Island National Park
Explore Alberta's natural landscape when you fly Toronto to Edmonton from Pearson. Situated less than an hour from Edmonton, Elk Island National Park is an oasis of calm from the city. The landscape is stretched out as woodlands, wetlands, meadows and lakes. Since the glaciers receded, the Indigenous peoples have looked after the land and its offerings. There are campsites and stone tool-making sites as a testament of the life that once tended to this region.
Bison would not thrive in Canada today if not for Elk Island National Park. The park became home to one of the last bison herds in the early 20th century. With care, and dedication, the population of bison has been revived within this park. Today, Elk Island National Park sends herds of North America's largest mammal across the world!
However, bison are not the only animal you can spot at Elk Island. Elk Island is home to one of the smallest terrestrial mammals, the pygmy shrew as well as moose, mule deer, white-tailed deer and the elusive Alberta lynx.
A beautiful sanctuary is within reach after your Toronto to Edmonton flight from Pearson Airport.
See amazing exhibits after your Toronto to Edmonton flight from Pearson
Image courtesy of the Royal Alberta Museum
Royal Alberta Museum
Visit The largest museum in Western Canada when you fly from Toronto to Edmonton from Pearson. The Royal Alberta Museum spreads knowledge and learning over 82,000 square feet. While visiting the museum, you are taken through the origins of life on earth, and transported all the way to the inception of life in the prairies.
In 2018, the Royal Alberta Museum moved from its original location and became a fixture of downtown Edmonton's cityscape. This shift from its former location has made it more accessible to locals and visitors. It houses many curatorial programs from Indigenous studies to political history and plays host to many travelling exhibitions from across the country and the world. There's even a live bug room!
The current building is twice the size of the former building, and reminds visitors why Alberta is remarkable. The museum is constantly on a quest to promote education, research, and interpretation of artifacts that chronicle insight and knowledge of Albertan people and environments.
Located close to the Art Gallery of Alberta, and other notable landmarks, you can easily continue learning the story of present-day Alberta after you've explored its past in the museum.
How to get to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Porter's check-in desk is located on the departures level.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is about 28 km / 17 mi from downtown Toronto.
Transportation to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
There are a few ways to get to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to catch your YYZ to YEG flight.
Taxis and ridesharing
Taxis and ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft are available for pick-up and drop-off at the airport.
By train
UP Express runs from Union Station in downtown Toronto to Pearson Airport. Trains run every 15-30 minutes, seven days a week. Visit upexpress.com for details about fares and schedules.
By bus
You can board the 900 Airport Express TTC bus at Kipling Station to Pearson Airport. 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.
Landing in Edmonton after a flight from Toronto
There are many options for transportation to downtown Edmonton from Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
The Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is about 30 km / 19 mi from downtown Edmonton.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to downtown
Ridesharing services like Uber are available for pick-up and drop-off at Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
Taxis and limos are available to take you downtown at a flat rate. Visit flyeia.com for more information.
From the airport, you can take the Edmonton Transit Route 747 to downtown Edmonton. Visit edmonton.ca for more information on bus schedules and fares.
Please allow sufficient time to drop off your rental car before your departing flight.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) parking
There are many parking options for travellers looking to drive to or from Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Choose from 1/2 hour, daily, weekly, or monthly rates.
Parking can be booked online ahead of time on the Edmonton International Airport (YEG) website.
Flights may be operated by Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd or Porter Airlines Inc.
