YYZ to YQR
Toronto to Regina Pet Relocation
We move dogs and cats from Toronto to Regina 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 Regina
Sending your pet on its own as airline cargo is the fastest way to get from Toronto to Regina: about 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 Regina.
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 Regina YQR
- Airlines
- WestJet Cargo and Air Canada Cargo
- Flight time
- About 3 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 Regina 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 Regina
The person you choose collects your pet at the airline's cargo office at YQR. 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: Regina
Moving to Regina with a pet
Weather and the best time to move
Regina has cold, dry winters and warm, sunny summers, and it is Canada's sunniest capital. Temperatures can swing from about minus 40°C in winter to over 40°C in summer heat waves.
May, June and September are usually the easiest months, with mild days; December to February are hardest because of deep cold, and July and August can bring heat waves.
Arriving at Regina International Airport (YQR)
Cargo is handled in a building near the passenger terminal, beside Tutor Drive. Pets are collected at the airline's cargo office, not at the passenger terminal. From the airport to downtown Regina is about 5 km, about 10 minutes.
Pet licence and local rules
The City of Regina requires an annual licence for every dog and cat. Dogs must wear the tag at all times; cats with a microchip or readable tattoo do not have to wear it.
- Since April 2026, dogs must be on a physical leash in all public places, except inside off-leash dog parks.
- Dogs are welcome in all city parks if they are leashed and licensed, and picking up after them is mandatory.
- On Regina Transit, pets can ride if they are in a closed carrier.
Where to walk your dog
Off-leash areas include Cathy Lauritsen Memorial Off-Leash Dog Park (2110 Forget St, partly fenced, along Wascana Creek), Mount Pleasant Off-Leash Dog Park (750 Winnipeg St N, fully fenced, with a small dog area), Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Off-Leash Dog Park (3750 McKinley Ave, fully fenced, with a small dog area) and Horizon Station Off-Leash Dog Park (4701 E Buckingham Dr, fully fenced). Check the posted rules before you let your dog off leash.
The paths around Wascana Lake in Wascana Centre are Regina's classic dog walk, with dogs on leash at all times.
Dates to know in Regina
- July 1: Canada Day at Wascana Centre. Tens of thousands gather around Wascana Lake, and fireworks start around 10:30 p.m. or later, which can frighten pets.
- Late July to early August: Queen City Ex at the REAL District. This big summer fair brings crowds and heavy traffic around the exhibition grounds for several days.
- December to February: Deep winter cold. Cold snaps can make outdoor waits risky for pets, so keep pickups and handovers short.
Renting with a pet in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's official sources do not set specific pet rules for renters. Landlords can make reasonable written rules, and a security deposit is capped at one month's rent with only one deposit allowed. Ask the landlord about pets before you sign.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check your lease, and contact the Office of Residential Tenancies 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 Regina
- 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 Regina: questions
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Can my dog be off leash in Regina parks?
Does my cat need a licence in Regina?
Can I walk my dog around Wascana Lake?
Get your Toronto to Regina price
Takes about three minutes, and you see your price on screen.