Canadian North facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Canadian North

Check-in counters for the airline at Inuvik Airport
Founded	1989; 36 years ago (1989)
Commenced operations	1998; 27 years ago (1998) (as Canadian North)
AOC #	Canada: 107 (First Air & Canadian North) United States: N0OF050F
Hubs	Iqaluit Yellowknife
Focus cities	Cambridge Bay
Frequent-flyer program	Aeroplan Aurora Rewards
Fleet size	37
Destinations	27
Parent company	Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC), Makivik Corporation
Headquarters	20 Cope Drive, Kanata, Ontario
Key people	Johnny Adams (executive chairman) Shelly De Caria (President and CEO)

Canadian North is an airline owned by the Inuit people. Its main office is in Kanata, Ontario, Canada. This airline flies people to towns and cities in Canada's North. It also flies to bigger cities like Edmonton, Montreal, and Ottawa. Canadian North helps connect many northern communities.

History of Canadian North

A Canadian North ATR 42-500 plane at Cambridge Bay Airport, July 2021

Canadian North started in 1989. It was created to serve the needs of northern Canadian communities. The airline's history connects to older airlines like Nordair and Pacific Western Airlines.

In 1998, Canadian North changed its name to Air Norterra. It was owned equally by two groups. These groups were the Inuvialuit Development Corporation and Nunasi Corporation. They represent the Inuit people of Canada's North.

Logo used by the airline from 2003 to 2019

In 2003, the airline got a new logo. This logo shows three important symbols of the North. These are the polar bear, the midnight sun, and the Northern Lights. Canadian North's slogan became "seriously northern".

In 2007 and 2008, Canadian North began flying to more communities. These new places were in the Kitikmeot Region and Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut.

In 2014, the Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) took full control of Canadian North. The IDC then talked about joining with another airline, First Air. First Air was originally called Bradley Air Services. The idea was to make a stronger airline. However, this plan did not happen at that time.

A Canadian North Boeing 737 at Cambridge Bay Airport, Nunavut. This plane is no longer in use.

Later, in 2018, the owners of Canadian North and First Air agreed to merge again. The Canadian government approved this merger in 2019. On November 1, 2019, First Air and Canadian North officially joined. The new airline kept the name "Canadian North". It also used a new combined flight schedule.

By late 2021, all flights were under the Canadian North name. The airline also introduced a new look for its planes. In 2023, Canadian North stopped using its last Boeing 737-200 plane. It replaced it with smaller planes that can land on gravel runways.

Where Canadian North Flies

As of February 2024, Canadian North flies to 29 places in Canada.

Past Destinations

A Canadian North Boeing 737-300 landing at Calgary International Airport

Canadian North used to fly to these cities:

Special Flights

Canadian North also offers special charter flights. These flights can go anywhere in North America. The airline has special terminals for these flights in Calgary and Edmonton.

Canadian North's Planes

Current Planes

As of March 2024, Canadian North has 37 planes. All of them are registered under Bradley Air Services.

Planes No Longer Used

A former Canadian North De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Series 100. This plane was retired in 2021.

Canadian North used to fly these types of planes:

• Boeing 737-200/737-200C
• Fokker F28 Fellowship
• Fokker 100
• De Havilland Canada Dash 8

Airline Offices

The main office for Canadian North is in Kanata, Ontario. This used to be the main office for First Air. Canadian North also has regional offices in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. There is also an office for flight operations in Edmonton, Alberta.

What Canadian North Offers

In-flight entertainment screens on a Canadian North flight

When you fly with Canadian North, you get comfy leather seats. You can pick your seat ahead of time. They offer free newspapers and magazines. Kids also get free coloring books and crayons.

The airline is part of the Aeroplan rewards program. You can earn and use Aeroplan points for your flights. You can also use Air Miles points to travel with Canadian North. The airline works with Air North and Calm Air on some flights. This is called a codeshare agreement.

Canadian North also has its own special programs. These are "Aurora Concierge" and "Aurora Rewards". They are for people who fly often. Members get special benefits like faster check-in and extra luggage. They also get free drinks and can change flights without a fee.

Since 2005, the airline has offered a special "Pivut Fare". This fare is for people who are part of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.

See also

In Spanish: Canadian North para niños