Why go
- Region of Western Canada.
- Served by Disley Airport.
History
The Canadian Prairies is a region in Western Canada. It includes the Canadian portion of the Great Plains and the Prairie provinces, namely Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. These provinces are partially covered by grasslands, plains, and lowlands, mostly in the southern regions. The northernmost reaches of the Canadian Prairies are less dense in population, marked by forests and more variable topography. If the region is defined to include areas only covered by prairie land, the corresponding region is known as the Interior Plains. Physical or ecological aspects of the Canadian Prairies extend to northeastern British Columbia, but that area is not included in the political use of the term.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (CRJ, Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300, Embraer 190) · 7 routes: Calgary*, Chicago*, Denver*, Edmonton*, Toronto, Vancouver*, Winnipeg*
- WestJet WS (737-700, Dash 8-400, 737-800) · 6 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Disley Airport; 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Willow Island, 5.6 km); routes include Willow Island, Willow Island (wheelchair accessable).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for The Canadian Prairies. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.