TORONTO — The Bahamas Ministry of Tourismʻs Global Sales Mission arrived in Canada this week, to help spread the word about the famous Bahamian hospitality, plus tourism updates, for 16 major destinations across The Bahamas.

I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation, was joined by Latia Duncombe, Director General of the Ministry, at Toronto’s Hotel X last night, following an event in Montreal earlier this week.

“We are so pleased to once again make the refreshingly brief journey to Canada, and once again connect with our friends and partners in this important market,” he said. “We know that Canadians are both increasingly longing for travel, and looking in new directions, but we want to remind them they don’t have to travel around the world to find what they are looking for. It’s all waiting for them in The Bahamas.”

The Bahamas (a fellow Commonwealth nation) offers seamless accessibility, he added – not to mention an ideal climate and pristine beaches. The Bahamas is also known for its luxury accommodations, comfortable all-inclusives, and authentic, sustainable adventures on popular islands like Nassau, Freeport and The Exumas.

Canadian stopover arrivals in 2025 are on pace to surpass 2024 and pre-pandemic stats, on the heels of a successful 2024 that welcomed 122,183 Canadians to The Bahamas.

“The Bahamas is truly the most diverse experience in The Caribbean, and that unique element of our national character has never been lost on Canadians,” said Duncombe. “From our world-class snorkelling, sailing, and fishing, to our local culture and cuisine and that perfect balance of unspoiled nature and cosmopolitan charm, we take pride in our plurality. Whatever Canadians are looking for, they will find it on one of our islands.”

The team noted that a trip to The Bahamas offers the feeling of ʻgetting awayʻ without having to go too far away. The Bahamas remains accessible to Canadians, with nonstop and direct flights available through most major gateways, courtesy of some of Canada’s largest airlines.

Hereʻs a look at lift through 2025 to some of The Bahamas’ top destinations …

Freeport, Grand Bahama (FPO)

• Montreal (YUL) — Sunwing: Nonstop Saturday flights (one per week) will continue to operate year-round.
• Toronto (YYZ) — Sunwing: Nonstop Saturday flights (one per week) will continue to operate through Summer, Fall and Winter 2025.

George Town, Exuma (GGT)

• Toronto (YYZ) — Air Canada: Nonstop Sunday flights (one per week). Seasonal winter service will end on April 27 and resume in Fall 2025.

San Salvador (ZSA)

• Montreal (YUL) — Club Med: Nonstop Tuesday charter flights (one per week), seasonal service will end on July 29 & will resume in October 2025.

Nassau, New Providence (NAS)

• Calgary — WestJet: Nonstop Sunday flights (one per week), seasonal winter service will end on April 26 and will resume in Winter 2025.
• Montreal (YUL) — Air Canada: Nonstop flights (three per week), seasonal Winter service will end on April 26 and will resume in October 2025.
• Toronto (YYZ) — Air Canada: Nonstop flights (multiple times per week) will continue to operate year-round.
• Toronto (YYZ) — WestJet: Nonstop flights (multiple times per week) will continue to operate year-round.

More information about travel to The Bahamas is at Bahamas.com.

Caption for main image at top of story: The Bahamas Ministry of Tourismʻs Paul Strachan, Executive Director, Global Communications (far left) and Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, seen here with I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, join the revelry with a beautiful Junkanoo dancer at last nightʻs event at Hotel X in Toronto