Canadian Snowbirds

• Snowbirds Alumni Association is fighting to keep the team flying

  The federal government recently announced Canada's Snowbirds will be temporarily grounded after the 2026 season while the team transitions to new aircraft. 

  Canada

  Jun 3
  
• Snowbirds’ final season in iconic jets includes shows across Canada and U.S.

  The soon-to-be-grounded Snowbirds' final season in their iconic red Tutor jets will tour across Canada and the U.S., with customary shows at Ottawa's Canada Day celebrations.

  Canada

  May 20
  
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• Is the future of Canada’s Snowbirds up in the air?

  A Moose Jaw MP came forward, claiming this could be the Snowbirds' final season. Global News asked both community members and government leaders their thoughts.

  Canada

  May 8
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• Snowbirds, take note: The U.S. says these foreign nationals must register

  Canadian snowbirds who stay for an extended period of time in the U.S. will soon need to register with the government in order to avoid potential penalties.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2025
• Canadian snowbirds holding off on flocking south as hurricanes rage

  For now, Florida is still dealing with the power outages and flooding caused by storms, and these Canadians can only hope for the best for their neighbours south of the border.

  Weather

  Sep 29, 2022
• New York border town eagerly welcomes Canadians as travel restrictions lift

  For almost 20 months, Canadian visitors haven't been allowed to make the routine drive across nearby border bridges at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, or Lewiston, N.Y.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
• With U.S. border to soon reopen, Okanagan snowbirds preparing to head south

  The announcement will allow fully vaccinated Canadians to enter the U.S. regardless of the reason for travel without a COVID-19 test.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2021
• Canadian snowbirds concerned as U.S. land border closure drags on

  There is an increased demand to travel despite COVID, experts say, but those hoping to drive down to sunny U.S. destinations will have to wait at least a little while longer.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2021
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• Canadian snowbirds flying south hope for prompt COVID-19 booster shots in U.S.

  Some aren't waiting for the White House, opting for the perfectly legal option of flying to the U.S. instead — and many are planning on getting a COVID-19 booster shot.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2021
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• ‘They want to lock us into a hotel’: Snowbirds criticize new travel measures

  Greater Toronto Area couple Gerald Berish and Roberta Smith-Berish left for Deerfield Beach, Fla., in December. The couple was able to get fully vaccinated there in January.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2021