YYZ to YDF
Toronto to Deer Lake Pet Relocation
We move dogs and cats from Toronto to Deer Lake on Air Canada Cargo flights. We pick up your pet at home, supply the airline crate if you need one, handle the paperwork and check your pet in at Pearson.
Moving your pet to Deer Lake
Sending your pet on its own as airline cargo is the fastest way to get from Toronto to Deer Lake: about 2.5 to 3 hours in the air, instead of days in a car.
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. We look after everything in Toronto, and you choose who collects your pet at the airline's cargo office in Deer Lake.
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
- Toronto YYZ to Deer Lake YDF
- Airline
- Air Canada Cargo
- Flight time
- About 2.5 to 3 hours (scheduled)
- Check-in
- At YYZ 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 Toronto to Deer Lake 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
- Home pickup anywhere in Toronto and the GTA
- Pearson cargo check-in, forms and labels
- Airline cargo booking, with all airline fees
- Flight tracking and updates for you and whoever collects your pet
Extras
- Airline crate in the right size, ready to fly
- Ride to your vet for the health check (you pay the vet directly)
- 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 and vet
We confirm the crate size and supply it if you need one. If your pet needs a health certificate, we can drive your pet to your vet (an extra).
- 3
Flight booked
We book the cargo space and send you the flight details and the air waybill number.
- 4
Pickup and check-in
On the day, we collect your pet at home and check them in at Pearson cargo about 3 hours before the flight.
- 5
Landing in Deer Lake
The person you choose collects your pet at the airline's cargo office at YDF. We send them the address, the opening hours and the air waybill number.
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: collect your pet as soon as it is ready. A pet not collected within 4 hours is moved to a kennel (or a vet) at your cost.
More questions? See the FAQ and our guide to Air Canada pet cargo.
Local guide: Deer Lake
Moving to Deer Lake with a pet
Weather and the best time to move
Deer Lake, in western Newfoundland's Humber Valley, gets heavy snow, about 314 cm a year. January nights average around minus 11°C and can get much colder. Summers are pleasant, with average highs around 21 to 22°C.
June to September are the easiest months, with mild weather and clear roads, while the deep snow from December to March makes winter the hardest.
Arriving at Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF)
Pets are collected at the airline's cargo office, not at the passenger terminal. From the airport to downtown Deer Lake is a few minutes' drive (Corner Brook is about 40 minutes away).
Pet licence and local rules
The Town of Deer Lake requires a licence for every dog and cat over 4 months old. The licence lasts for the owner's lifetime, and the numbered Town tag must be worn on a collar. Nearby Corner Brook requires a licence for all dogs aged 3 months or older.
- In Deer Lake, a pet must be tethered, penned or contained unless it is on a leash held by someone who can control it.
- Owners must pick up after their pet right away, including in parks, on trails and on the beach.
- In Corner Brook, dogs may not be off their owner's property unless on a leash.
Where to walk your dog
The Humber Valley Nature Trail is a flat, 5.1 km out-and-back walk along the Humber River, and dogs are welcome on leash; in Corner Brook, the Corner Brook Stream Trail winds through downtown.
Dates to know in Deer Lake
- December to March: Heavy snow season. The area gets about 3 metres of snow a year, so winter roads and airport pickups can be slow.
- Late February to early March: Corner Brook Winter Carnival. This 10-day winter festival in nearby Corner Brook brings extra events and traffic.
Renting with a pet in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador landlords can ban pets in the rental agreement. They cannot charge a separate pet deposit, only one security deposit of up to three quarters of a month's rent.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check your lease, and contact the Residential Tenancies Office if you are unsure.
Pickup areas in Toronto
We pick up 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 Deer Lake
- Book a visit with a new vet in the first few weeks and bring your pet's records.
- Update the address on your pet's microchip record.
- Keep your pet's routine, food and bedding the same for the first week.
Toronto to Deer Lake: questions
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Get your Toronto to Deer Lake price
Takes about three minutes. We send your price within 24 hours.