YLW to YYZ
Kelowna to Toronto Pet Relocation
Moving to Toronto from Kelowna? We book your pet's flight to Pearson, collect them at airport cargo when they land and bring them to your new home anywhere in Toronto and the GTA.
Bringing your pet home to Toronto
Flying is the quickest way to get a pet from Kelowna to Toronto: about 4 hours in the air. Your pet travels as airline cargo in an approved crate, and we take over as soon as they land at Pearson.
You can fly on the same day or on a different day from your pet. Some owners fly first and send their pet a day or two later, so the new home is ready. You or someone you trust drops your pet off at YLW cargo, and we look after everything in Toronto.
We choose the flight and the timing that are easiest on your pet. Every booking depends on airline space, the time of year and the breed rules, so we confirm the flight with the airline before anything is final.
Quick facts
- Airports
- Kelowna YLW to Toronto YYZ
- Airline
- Air Canada Cargo
- Flight time
- About 4 hours (scheduled)
- Check-in
- At YLW cargo, about 3 hours before the flight
- Pickup
- About 3 hours after landing on Air Canada
- December
- Holiday embargo by air, very limited space
- Taxes
- Plus applicable taxes, based on where the move ends
Your price
What your Kelowna to Toronto price includes
Your price depends on your pet's size (it sets the crate size, and the airline charges by crate size or weight), your address in the Toronto area, and the extras you choose. Fill in the form and we send your exact price within 24 hours, plus applicable taxes, with a list of what is included.
Included
- Pickup at Pearson cargo when your pet lands
- Delivery to your new home in Toronto or the GTA
- Airline cargo booking, with all airline fees
- Flight tracking and updates until your pet is home
Extras
- Airline crate in the right size, ready to fly
- More than one pet: each pet flies in its own crate unless two small pets can share
Step by step
How it works on this route
- 1
Get your price
Fill in the form with your pet's size and your dates, and we send your exact price within 24 hours.
- 2
Crate
We confirm the crate size. Use your own airline crate, or ask us about getting one to you in Kelowna.
- 3
Flight booked
We book the cargo space to Pearson and send you the drop-off details.
- 4
Drop-off at YLW
You or someone you trust drops your pet at YLW cargo about 3 hours before the flight.
- 5
Home in Toronto
We collect your pet at Pearson cargo when they land and bring them to your new home.
Airline rules that matter on this route
- Health certificate: Air Canada needs one for every pet. We tell you the date it must be done by. See vet health certificate for flying.
- December and winter: holiday embargoes limit space in late December, and some aircraft take no pets in the coldest months. See winter and holiday embargoes.
- Breeds: snub-nosed and strong breeds have extra airline rules, and pit bull type dogs cannot travel through Pearson. See snub-nosed breeds and flying.
- Pickup on time: we collect your pet at Pearson cargo as soon as it is ready, well within the airline's 4-hour limit.
More questions? See the FAQ and our guide to Air Canada pet cargo.
Local guide: Kelowna
Leaving Kelowna with your pet
Weather and the best time to move
Kelowna sits in the Okanagan Valley, with hot, dry summers and milder winters than much of Canada. Summer heat raises the wildfire risk, and smoke can drift into the valley. Hot pavement and smoky air are the main summer worries for pets.
Spring (April to June) and early fall (September and October) are easiest, with mild weather, while July and August bring heat, wildfire smoke and peak tourist traffic.
Dropping off at Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Pets are handed in at the airline's cargo office, not at the passenger terminal. From downtown Kelowna to the airport is about 15 km, 15 to 25 minutes, so leave extra time on the day.
Getting your pet to the airport
You or someone you trust brings your pet to the cargo office at the drop-off time we give you, with the crate ready and the paperwork in hand. We send you the address, the opening hours and a checklist before the day.
Before you leave Kelowna
If your pet has a licence in Kelowna, let the licensing office know you are moving, and update the address on your pet's microchip record.
Ask your vet in Kelowna for a copy of your pet's records to bring to a new vet in Toronto. If your pet needs a health certificate for the flight, book that visit early: we tell you the date it must be done by.
One last walk? The Mission Creek Greenway is a well-loved creekside trail where dogs are welcome on leash, and the Waterfront Park walkways are good for a downtown stroll.
Dates to plan around in Kelowna
- July 1: Canada Day in Waterfront Park, with fireworks over Okanagan Lake around 10 p.m. Big downtown crowds during the day and loud fireworks at night that can upset pets.
- July and August: Peak summer heat, wildfire season and busy tourist traffic. Smoke and heat are hard on pets, and roads near the lake are busy, so keep pets out of the heat and allow extra time.
Delivery areas in Toronto
We deliver anywhere in Toronto, including Downtown, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, York, and across the GTA: Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill. We also cover Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Caledon, King, Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville and nearby towns. The form shows the price for your address.
Settling in Toronto
- Toronto summers are hot and humid and winters bring snow and road salt. Wipe paws after winter walks.
- The City of Toronto requires a licence for dogs and cats. Mississauga, Brampton and the other GTA cities have their own rules.
- Renting in Ontario: a lease cannot ban pets, and landlords cannot charge a pet deposit. A landlord can still apply to evict if a pet causes real problems, or if condo rules ban pets.
- Book a visit with a new vet in the first few weeks and bring your pet's records.
Kelowna to Toronto: questions
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Get your Kelowna to Toronto price
Takes about three minutes. We send your price within 24 hours.