Bordeaux to Toronto (BOD–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

French passport holders do not need a visa for Canada but must obtain an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before flying. The eTA costs CAD 7, is applied for online, and most approvals come through within minutes. It is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per entry.

The eTA is only required for air travel. If entering Canada by land or sea, no eTA is needed, just a valid passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the intended stay.

UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.

Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.

Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.