Why go
- City in Ontario, Canada.
- Served by Timmins Victor M. Power Airport (YTS).
History
Timmins is a city in northeastern Ontario, Canada, located on the Mattagami River. The city is the fourth-largest city in the Northeastern Ontario region with a population of 41,145 at the 2021 Canadian census and an estimated population of 44,819 in 2023. The city's economy is based on natural resource extraction. It is supported by industries related to lumbering, and to the mining of gold, zinc, copper, nickel, and silver. Timmins serves as a regional service and distribution centre.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Bearskin Lake Air Service JV (SWM) · 2 routes: Kapuskasing, Sudbury
- 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 Timmins Victor M. Power Airport (YTS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YTS has direct flights to 5 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Kapuskasing, Moosonee, Sudbury, Toronto, 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 Timmins, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.