YYZ to YEG
Toronto to Edmonton Pet Relocation
We move dogs and cats from Toronto to Edmonton on WestJet Cargo and 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 Edmonton
Sending your pet on its own as airline cargo is the fastest way to get from Toronto to Edmonton: about 4 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 Edmonton.
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 Edmonton YEG
- Airlines
- WestJet Cargo and Air Canada Cargo
- Flight time
- About 4 hours (scheduled)
- Check-in
- At YYZ cargo, about 3 hours before the flight
- Pickup
- About 1.5 hours after landing on WestJet, about 3 hours 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 Edmonton 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 you see your exact price in about three minutes, 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 you see your exact price in about three minutes.
- 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 Edmonton
The person you choose collects your pet at the airline's cargo office at YEG. 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, WestJet for some pets. We tell you which applies and by when. 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 guides to WestJet pet cargo and Air Canada pet cargo.
Local guide: Edmonton
Moving to Edmonton with a pet
Weather and the best time to move
Edmonton winters usually sit between -5 and -15°C, but can drop to -30 or -40°C. Ears, paws, noses and tail tips can get frostbite, and ice melt can hurt paws. In spring and summer, wildfire smoke can drift in and linger for days.
Late May, June and September are usually easiest, with mild weather, while December to February bring extreme cold and July and August can bring wildfire smoke.
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Pets are collected at the airline's cargo office, not at the passenger terminal. From the airport to downtown Edmonton is about 30 km, 30 to 45 minutes via Highway 2.
Pet licence and local rules
Every cat and dog over 6 months old, even indoor pets, needs a City of Edmonton pet licence, renewed every 12 months. The licence comes with a City pet tag.
- Dogs must be leashed outside designated off-leash areas, including on river valley trails.
- Keep dogs off frozen ponds and the river in off-leash areas; the City has put up sculptures as a reminder.
- On ETS buses and LRT, pets must stay in a proper carrier for the whole trip.
Where to walk your dog
Off-leash areas include Terwillegar Park (south bank of the river, end of Rabbit Hill Road), Buena Vista Park (north bank of the river, next to Laurier Park), Jackie Parker Park (southeast Edmonton) and Mill Creek Ravine (upper ravine, gravel trail only). Check the posted rules before you let your dog off leash.
The North Saskatchewan River valley trail system is the city's main walking network, and Mill Creek Ravine is a favourite with dog walkers.
Dates to know in Edmonton
- July 1: Canada Day fireworks over the river valley around 11 p.m. Road closures in central Edmonton and loud fireworks, with delays two hours before and after.
- Late July: K-Days at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, with fireworks each night. Busy roads in the northeast and nightly fireworks for about ten days.
- August: Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival in Old Strathcona. Big crowds and tight parking around Whyte Avenue during the festival.
- December to February: Extreme cold. Moving days need short outdoor waits, warm vehicles and paw care for ice and salt.
Renting with a pet in Alberta
Alberta landlords can refuse pets or set pet rules in the lease. A refundable pet deposit counts toward the security deposit limit of one month's rent, and non-refundable pet fees are allowed if agreed.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check your lease, and contact the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service or Service Alberta 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 Edmonton
- 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 Edmonton: questions
How much does it cost to ship a pet from Toronto to Edmonton?
How long is the flight from Toronto to Edmonton?
Who picks up my pet in Edmonton?
Does my cat need a licence in Edmonton?
How do I keep my dog safe in an Edmonton winter?
Can I take my pet on the LRT?
Get your Toronto to Edmonton price
Takes about three minutes, and you see your price on screen.