The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) has strengthened its presence in Canada following a series of successful sales missions across the country.

Held in Ottawa, Halifax and Calgary from Oct. 6-9, the events connected the Ministry’s leadership with travel advisers, tour operators, airlines and media to highlight new routes and expanded airlift between Canada and The Bahamas ahead of the upcoming winter season.

Led by Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, and Director General Latia Duncombe, the delegation hosted trade shows, destination presentations and cultural showcases featuring lively Junkanoo performances. The events offered partners an inside look at The Bahamas’ growing appeal across luxury, family, wellness and adventure segments.

Increased airlift from Canada 

Beginning Dec. 5, 2025, and running through April 10, 2026, Air Canada will launch new nonstop service from Ottawa (YOW) and Halifax (YHZ) to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). The carrier will continue to operate six to seven weekly flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Nassau, while seasonal service from Montréal (YUL) to Nassau will return from the summer season, from June 20 through Aug. 29, 2026, operating every Friday aboard the Airbus A220. Air Canada Vacations’ weekly service from Toronto to Exuma (GGT) will also resume in November 2025 and continue through April 2026.

Porter Airlines is further expanding its service to The Bahamas with a new nonstop route from Montréal to Nassau, launching Feb. 3, 2026. This follows Porter’s recently added routes from Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton, providing Canadian travellers with more direct access to Nassau.

Sunwing Vacations has also increased its commitment by extending its Toronto–Grand Bahama (FPO) route to year-round weekly service. The airline will maintain its Montreal–Grand Bahama route with weekly Saturday flights throughout the year.

Source: Travelweek