The Bay of Fundy is known around the world for its record-breaking tides. Every year, visitors travel to Saint John to experience them firsthand, whether that means whale watching, hiking the coastline, casting a line, or even catching a wave.
Now, thanks to the return of the Porter Airlines network through a new partnership with Pascan Aviation, travellers flying through Saint John Airport (YSJ) have more ways than ever to connect with destinations across Canada.
Surf the Bay of Fundy in the morning. Surf Vancouver in the afternoon.
It sounds ambitious, but starting June 15, it’s entirely possible thanks to Saint John Airport’s new connection to the Porter Airlines network through Pascan Aviation.
More Direct Connections Across Canada from Saint John Airport
And that’s just the beginning.
Thanks to this new partnership and the opening of the new terminal at Montréal Metropolitan Airport (MET), a 6:55 a.m. departure from Saint John can now get you to:
- Calgary by 10:20 a.m. (local time)
- Edmonton by 11:00 a.m. (local time)
- Downtown Toronto by 9:55 a.m. (local time)
- Winnipeg by 10:20 a.m. (local time)
In other words, your morning coffee in Saint John can still leave plenty of time for lunch in another province.
More importantly, these expanded connections make it easier for people to travel to and from Saint John, supporting tourism, business and events across the region.
Supporting Tourism, Events and Economic Growth in Saint John
Improved air access has benefits that extend far beyond individual travellers.
For organizations like Envision Saint John, which works to attract conferences, sporting events, meetings and conventions to the region, stronger connectivity is a critical piece of the equation.
“Event planners need to be able to move people in and out of a destination in an efficient, reliable fashion,” says Jillian MacKinnon, COO & CMO at Envision Saint John. “Having the Porter network back in the mix opens new doors for us.”
With Ontario and Quebec also key tourism markets in the region, the new convenience of connecting with Porter and Pacan from Saint John will continue to support the growth we’re already seeing in visitors from those provinces.
“We have continued to see more visitors from these markets year over year, so we know people are looking at us. Leisure travellers from across the country are choosing to visit the East Coast, and having more air options will foster this growth,” says MacKinnon.
How Saint John Airport Supports Tourism, Events and Business Growth
Saint John has been attracting attention for all the right reasons. Visitors come for the Bay of Fundy, coastal experiences and a growing lineup of events that showcase the region at its best.
Festivals like Area 506 have helped put Saint John on the map for music lovers, while ongoing growth at Port Saint John continues to strengthen the region’s role as a hub for business, trade and investment.
Better air connectivity helps support all of it.
With the Porter Airlines network once again accessible through YSJ, travelling to and from Saint John is becoming easier, faster and more flexible, whether you’re heading across the country, planning a visit, attending an event or exploring new business opportunities.
Ready to plan your next trip?
Book your flight from YSJ today.
We can’t wait to see where it takes you.