. Commencing on December 2, Air Canada’s route is the only non-stop service...)
YVR celebrates the return of Air Canada’s non-stop service to Fort McMurray, Alberta (YMM). Commencing on December 2, Air Canada’s route is the only non-stop service to Fort McMurray from Vancouver.
Every new route departing from YVR results in increased economic activity and jobs in the region. The route provides business and leisure travellers a more convenient option between the two cities, strengthening Canada’s energy sector, boosting the local economy, and introducing a new Canadian adventure travel destination to the market as interest in domestic travel grows.
While Fort McMurray is known for its pivotal role in Canada’s oil sands industry, the destination is an emerging setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Drive to Willow Lake for year-round fishing or Engstrom Lake to catch rainbow trout. Explore Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada’s largest National Park and designated UNESCO World Heritage site as a bird nesting area. Hike and camp among forests of white and black spruce, aspen, and balsam poplar trees. Once you’ve set up camp, look for the largest herds of wood bison in their natural habitat. At night, look up to see the Aurora Borealis (The Northern Lights) shimmer across the sky in the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve, where the night environment is protected from the impact of artificial lighting.
Air Canada will fly between Vancouver and Fort McMurray three days per week, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, departing YVR at 15:10 and arriving in Fort McMurray at 19:00. The flight will be operated with a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprop aircraft with 78 seats. Tickets are now available on Air Canada’s website.
(Source: Air Canada. Photo/Air Canada)
