Why go
- City in Northern Ontario, Canada.
- Served by Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB).
History
Greater Sudbury, also known as Sudbury, is the most populous city in Northern Ontario with a population around 166,004 in 2021. Greater Sudbury is the only single-tier municipality in Northern Ontario, the largest city in Ontario by area and the fifth largest in Canada. The city is separate from, but entirely surrounded by, the Sudbury District.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Bearskin Lake Air Service JV (SWM) · 4 routes: North Bay, Sault Sainte Marie, Thunder Bay, Timmins
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Toronto
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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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 Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YSB has direct flights to 6 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. North Bay, Sault Sainte Marie, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Toronto…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sudbury, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.