Canada is a state located in North America. By area, this country ranks second in the world after Russia. The capital is Ottawa, located in Ontario.
You can visit Canada for various reasons. Someone comes here on business matters, and someone just travels. Tens of millions of tourists visit the country every year. Most of them use air transport as the fastest and most convenient way that allows you to get to the country.
In Canada, there are a huge number of airports, because aircraft land even in relatively small cities. Both domestic and international flights are popular.
Toronto, Pearson
In the city of Toronto, Ontario, there is the main airport of Canada named after Lester Pearson - the Prime Minister of the state from 1963 to 1968.
The airport was opened in 1939. Even then, he was quite impressive by the standards of his time. Infrastructure included full lighting of the entire building, special equipment for monitoring the weather, as well as three runways: two with hard surface and one with natural.
Currently, this Canadian airport has five runways and two passenger terminals. In these terminals you can not only leave your luggage, so as not to carry it with you before checking in for your flight, but also spend time comfortably waiting for your plane. For example, you can dine in one of several restaurants, buy souvenirs and gifts for loved ones (in the terminals there are shops from small kiosks to large boutiques) or just sit in the waiting room.
You can get to Toronto, Pearson, by bus, taxi or take the shuttle. The airport is located about 30 km from the center of Toronto, and buses run under this number 58A, 192 and 307 daily.
Vancouver Canada International Airport
Vancouver Airport is located on Si Island, about 12 km from the city center. Like Pearson in Toronto, it is one of Canada's largest airports.
Three terminals work here, each of which performs a separate function. Home, as the name implies, serves domestic flights. Local flights also pass through the South Terminal, but it is intended only for small aircraft. International, respectively, provides all other flights and destinations.
Through this airport in Canada annually 17 million passengers pass, which is the second largest indicator in the country. It can also be reached by bus, taxi or rented car, but the train is the most convenient and cheapest way. From Vancouver city center to the airport, the Canada Line line takes about half an hour. One ticket for an adult will cost $ 4, while a bus ride will cost 4 times more, and a taxi ride will cost 8 times.
Quebec City International Airport
Another item on the list of airports in Canada is the Jean-Lesage International Airport Quebec City, opened in 1939. Like Pearson in Toronto, he was named after one of the country's prime ministers. This airport ranks second in the number of take-offs and landings in the province. About three hundred flights are completed per week.
The airport includes two asphalt-covered runways, one two-level terminal, passenger arrival and baggage claim areas, as well as a comfortable waiting room.
It can be reached by bus number 78, taxi or private car. This Canada airport is located near the center of Quebec City, and the trip takes about 20 minutes. To get from the airport to the city, you can rent a car - the rental desk is located on the ground floor of the building.
Ottawa MacDonald Cartier Airport
In the south of the capital of Canada is located MacDonald-Cartier Airport. It serves both domestic and international flights.
An interesting fact about this airport in Canada is that until relatively recently (until 1994) it served as a military base, where a part of the country's air forces was concentrated.
At the moment, nothing reminds of the former military base. The airport is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable flight: ATMs for currency exchange, luggage storage, free Internet access, many different eateries and cafes. There is also a playground and several showers, which can be used if the flight is delayed or for some reason was postponed the next day. It is possible to rent a car.
If you have questions about the flight, baggage claim or check-in time, information desks are located throughout the airport where you can ask for help from employees.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
This airport has been operating since September 1, 1941, and is currently the only civilian airport in Montreal in the province of Quebec.
The airport is located not in Montreal itself, but in the suburbs of Dorval, 19 km from the center.
Aircraft start from three runways with asphalt coating. There is one terminal, divided into 3 lounges: one of them is intended for flights within the country, the second - for flights only to the United States, and the third - for all other countries.
Calgary International Airport
The city of Calgary, located in the province of Alberta, has been served by the eponymous local airport since 1914.
The airport is equipped with four runways coated with asphalt and concrete. It is noteworthy that it was here that one of the longest lanes in the country was laid with a length of about 4 km.
Approximately 10 million passengers pass through a terminal with three waiting areas. In addition to such standard functions as shops, restaurants, ATMs and other services, the airport also offers its customers to visit a spa, a zone with slot machines and a special educational and entertainment complex Cosmoport Calgary (admission is free). In addition, it is possible to rent a room in a hotel located directly inside the airport building.