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North Bay, Ontario

North Bay is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is the seat of Nipissing District and takes its name from its position on the shore of Lake Nipissing.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by North Bay Jack Garland Airport (YYB).

History

North Bay is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is the seat of Nipissing District and takes its name from its position on the shore of Lake Nipissing. It developed as a railroad centre and its airport was an important military location during the Cold War.

Airports

North Bay Jack Garland Airport (YYB) 5.8 km to the centre
North Bay, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Canada, Bearskin Lake Air Service) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Sudbury, Toronto (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Toronto*
  • Bearskin Lake Air Service JV (SWM) · 1 route: Sudbury

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is North Bay Jack Garland Airport (YYB). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YYB has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Sudbury, Toronto).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for North Bay, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing