Golfers across Canada are eagerly planning vacation options and awaiting announcements that it is once again safe to travel for golf. In the meantime, airline carriers are planning for increased demand in late spring through summer. Golfers can look forward to new and returning direct flights from major Canadian cities to some of British Columbia’s top golf regions:

Carrier Route Frequency Effective From
WestJet Abbotsford – Prince George 2x weekly (Fri, Sun) June 25, 2021
WestJet Edmonton – Kamloops 2x weekly (Thu, Sun) June 24, 2021
WestJet Edmonton – Nanaimo 2x weekly (Fri, Sun) June 25, 2021
WestJet Edmonton – Penticton 2x weekly (Thu, Sun) June 24, 2021
Swoop Edmonton – Victoria Up to 7x weekly May 20, 2021
Swoop Hamilton – Kelowna Up to 6x weekly June 20, 2021
Air Canada Montreal – Kelowna 5x weekly (Fri-Tues, Wed-Sat return) July 2, 2021
WestJet Ottawa – Victoria 1x weekly (Sat) June 26, 2021
WestJet Prince George – Abbotsford 2x weekly (Fri, Sun) June 25, 2021
WestJet Regina – Kelowna 2x weekly (Thu, Sun) June 24, 2021
WestJet Saskatoon – Kelowna 2x weekly (Thu, Sun) June 24, 2021
WestJet Saskatoon – Victoria 2x weekly (Thu, Sun) June 24, 2021
WestJet Toronto – Comox 1x weekly (Sat) June 26, 2021
Swoop Toronto – Victoria Up to 6x weekly May 20, 2021
Swoop Winnipeg – Kelowna Up to 3x weekly June 20, 2021
WestJet Winnipeg – Victoria 3x weekly (Thu, Sat, Sun) June 24, 2021

 

Westjet Opening Routes to British Columbia Golf Course Destinations

WestJet recently announced the addition of 11 new direct routes - 10 of them to or within British Columbia making it easier for golfers to enjoy courses throughout the province, including the following:

  • Abbotsford from Prince George: Twice weekly (Fri, Sun) starting June 25
  • Comox from Toronto: Once weekly (Sat) starting June 26
  • Kelowna from Saskatoon: Twice weekly (Thu, Sun) starting June 24
  • Kelowna from Regina: Twice weekly (Thu, Sun) starting June 24
  • Kamloops from Edmonton: Twice weekly (Thu, Sun) starting June 24
  • Nanaimo from Edmonton: Twice weekly (Fri, Sun) starting June 25
  • Penticton from Edmonton: Twice weekly (Thu, Sun) beginning June 24
  • Prince George from Abbotsford: Twice weekly (Fri, Sun) starting June 25
  • Victoria from Saskatoon: Twice weekly (Thu, Sun) beginning June 24
  • Victoria from Winnipeg: Three times weekly (Thur, Sat, Sun) beginning June 24
  • Victoria from Ottawa: Once weekly (Sat) beginning June 26

These direct flights could have you on the golf course the same day, potentially! Find a range of golf packages for Kelowna, Kamloops and Vancouver Island to help facilitate your next golf vacation as well as an invitation to road trip the Northern BC Golf Corridor. WestJet's full announcement can be found here.

Air Canada Opening up Okanagan Access

Air Canada is opening up the Okanagan to Quebec golfers. Starting July 2, Air Canada will add Montreal to Kelowna service, Wednesday through Sunday, returning Friday through Tuesday - perfect for an Okanagan Golf Week or other Kelowna golf packages, Vernon Golf Packages, Kamloops Golf Packages or Shuswap Golf Packages.

Swoop Airlines Offering Victoria & Kelowna Routes

Swoop Airlines also announced an expansion to its summer schedule, bringing new service to Victoria and returning and new routes in Kelowna. The Victoria route additions will fly from Toronto and Edmonton, while service to Kelowna will be available from Hamilton and Winnipeg. We eagerly anticipate more new routes from major airlines being announced soon - and hope that your summer golf trip can include a direct flight to get you on the tee that much sooner!