FlixBus Tourism Operator Media Kit
Helping Visitors Arrive by Bus and Explore The Great Canadian Wilderness
FlixBus is creating new car-free travel connections into The Great Canadian Wilderness, making it easier for visitors to reach our communities, accommodations, attractions, restaurants, shops, events and experiences.
This media kit has been created by Explorers’ Edge / The Great Canadian Wilderness to help tourism operators promote the new service and connect it to their own business.
The goal is simple: help visitors arrive by bus, stay longer, explore locally and support regional tourism businesses.
Why This Matters
FlixBus gives visitors another way to reach the region, especially those who may not have access to a car or prefer not to drive.
For tourism operators, this creates an opportunity to:
- Promote car-free travel
- Encourage overnight stays
- Build packages and itineraries
- Connect visitors to local experiences
- Support restaurants, shops, attractions and events
- Reach new visitors from Toronto, Pearson Airport and beyond
FlixBus creates a new way for visitors to arrive.
Tourism operators create the reason for them to stay.
Route Information
Visitors should always confirm current schedules, fares, stops and booking details directly through FlixBus before travelling.
Toronto Union Station to North Bay
This route helps connect Toronto, Pearson Airport, Muskoka, Almaguin and North Bay.
Northbound: Toronto to North Bay
| Stop | Time |
|---|---|
| Toronto Union Station | Depart 9:30 AM |
| Toronto Pearson Airport | 10:05 AM |
| Gravenhurst | 12:10 PM |
| Huntsville | 1:15 PM |
| South River | 2:00 PM |
| North Bay | 2:45 PM |
Southbound: North Bay to Toronto
| Stop | Time |
| North Bay | Depart |
| South River | 4:45 PM |
| Huntsville | 5:25 PM |
| Gravenhurst | 6:15 PM |
| Toronto Pearson Airport | 8:35 PM |
| Toronto Union Station | 9:10 PM |
Toronto Union Station to Sudbury
This route helps connect Toronto, Pearson Airport, Parry Sound and Sudbury, creating a convenient car-free travel option into West Parry Sound and Northern Ontario.
Northbound: Toronto to Sudbury
| Stop | Time |
| Toronto Union Station | Depart 8:30 AM |
| Toronto Pearson Airport | 9:05 AM |
| Parry Sound Airport | 11:45 AM |
| Parry Sound (Bowes St) | 12:00 PM |
| Sudbury (ONTC Terminal) | Arrive 1:45 PM |
Southbound: Sudbury to Toronto
| Stop | Time |
| Sudbury (ONTC Terminal) | Depart 3:30 PM |
| Parry Sound (Bowes St) | 5:10 PM |
| Parry Sound Airport | 5:25 PM |
| Toronto Pearson Airport | 8:20 PM |
| Toronto Union Station | Arrive 8:35 PM |
Key Message for Operators
Getting here just got easier.
Visitors can now travel by FlixBus between Toronto Union Station, Toronto Pearson Airport, Muskoka, Almaguin, Parry Sound, North Bay and Sudbury.
These routes create convenient car-free ways to access The Great Canadian Wilderness and open the door for visitors to stay overnight, enjoy local experiences, dine, shop, attend events and explore more of the region.
Operators are encouraged to use FlixBus in their own marketing, guest communications, social media and package development.
How Operators Can Use This Kit
Tourism operators can use this media kit to:
- Add “Getting Here by FlixBus” information to their website.
- Share FlixBus-related posts on social media.
- Include car-free travel messaging in newsletters and guest emails.
- Create simple packages or itineraries connected to the nearest FlixBus stop.
- Promote nearby dining, shopping, attractions, events and experiences.
Copy-and-Paste Website Copy
General Website Copy
Getting here just got easier.
Visitors can now travel to The Great Canadian Wilderness by FlixBus, creating a convenient car-free way to reach our region.
Whether you are planning an overnight stay, weekend getaway, outdoor adventure, event trip or local experience, FlixBus offers a new way to connect with our communities.
Please check FlixBus directly for current schedules, fares, stops and booking details before travelling.
Accommodation Website Copy
Planning a getaway without a car?
FlixBus now provides visitor access into The Great Canadian Wilderness, making it easier to plan an overnight stay without needing to drive.
Guests can travel by bus, stay locally and explore nearby experiences, restaurants, shops, trails, events and attractions.
Contact us before your visit for suggestions on local experiences, dining, transportation options and things to do near the closest FlixBus stop.
Experience Provider Website Copy
Explore more with car-free travel.
FlixBus is helping connect visitors to The Great Canadian Wilderness, creating new opportunities to enjoy local experiences without needing a personal vehicle.
Pair your bus trip with an outdoor adventure, guided tour, cultural experience, culinary stop or overnight stay.
Check FlixBus directly for schedules and fares, and contact us to help plan your visit.
Suggested Social Media Copy
Operators are welcome to use or adapt the following captions.
Option 1: General Launch
No car? No problem.
FlixBus now helps connect visitors to The Great Canadian Wilderness, making it easier to stay, dine, shop, explore and experience our region without needing to drive.
#GreatCanadianWilderness #ExplorersEdge #FlixBus #CarFreeTravel #OntarioTravel
Option 2: Getting Here Just Got Easier
Getting here just got easier.
With FlixBus service connecting visitors to our region, there are new ways to plan a getaway, book an experience, stay overnight and explore The Great Canadian Wilderness.
#GreatCanadianWilderness #FlixBus #OntarioTravel #CarFreeTravel
Option 3: Arrive by Bus
Arrive by bus. Stay for the experience.
FlixBus is creating new travel connections into The Great Canadian Wilderness, helping visitors discover local stays, restaurants, shops, events, outdoor adventures and experiences.
#GreatCanadianWilderness #ExplorersEdge #FlixBus #WeekendGetaway #ExploreOntario
Option 4: Turn the Ride Into a Getaway
Turn the ride into a getaway.
Take FlixBus into The Great Canadian Wilderness and pair your trip with an overnight stay, local dining, shopping, outdoor adventure, guided experience or event weekend.
A new way to arrive. A new way to explore.
#GreatCanadianWilderness #ExplorersEdge #FlixBus #CarFreeTravel #OntarioAdventures
Suggested Newsletter Copy
Subject Line Options
- Getting Here Just Got Easier
- Plan a Car-Free Getaway to The Great Canadian Wilderness
- Arrive by Bus. Stay for the Experience.
- New FlixBus Access Creates More Ways to Explore
Newsletter Body Copy
Getting to The Great Canadian Wilderness just got easier.
FlixBus is now helping connect visitors to communities across the region, creating new car-free ways to plan an overnight stay, weekend getaway, outdoor adventure, event trip or local experience.
The North Bay route connects Toronto Union Station and Toronto Pearson Airport with stops in Gravenhurst, Huntsville, South River and North Bay.
The Sudbury route connects Toronto Union Station and Toronto Pearson Airport with stops at Parry Sound Airport, Parry Sound on Bowes Street and Sudbury’s ONTC Terminal.
Visitors are encouraged to check FlixBus directly for the most current schedules, fares, stops and booking details.
Once visitors arrive, local accommodations, restaurants, attractions, shops, events and experience providers can help turn the trip into a memorable getaway.
Suggested Email to Guests
Subject: Getting Here by FlixBus
Hello,
We are excited to share that FlixBus is helping connect visitors to The Great Canadian Wilderness, creating new car-free ways to reach our region.
If you are planning a visit without a vehicle, FlixBus may be an option to help you get here. Once you arrive, we would be happy to suggest local experiences, dining, shopping, trails, events and transportation options to help you make the most of your stay.
Please check the FlixBus website directly for current schedules, fares, stops and booking details before confirming your plans.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Front Desk / Guest Services Script
Yes, FlixBus is now helping connect visitors to our region.
You can check current schedules, fares, stops and booking details directly through FlixBus.
Once you arrive, we can help suggest nearby things to do, restaurants, shops, events, trails, attractions and local experiences.
Package and Itinerary Ideas
Operators are encouraged to build simple packages or suggested itineraries connected to the nearest FlixBus stop.
Ideas include:
- Bus + overnight stay
- Bus + e-bike tour
- Bus + walking tour
- Bus + outdoor adventure
- Bus + Indigenous tourism experience
- Bus + golf getaway
- Bus + culinary experience
- Bus + event weekend
- Bus + fall colours getaway
- Bus + winter weekend escape
A simple package formula:
Transportation hook + overnight stay + one experience + one dining suggestion = visitor-ready package.
Operator Call-to-Action
Tourism operators can support the launch by:
- Adding “Getting Here by FlixBus” information to their website.
- Sharing FlixBus-related posts on social media.
- Creating a simple package, offer or itinerary connected to the nearest stop.
- Including local dining, shopping, attractions, events and experiences in visitor suggestions.
- Sending package ideas, images, booking links and contact information to Explorers’ Edge / The Great Canadian Wilderness for potential promotion.
Suggested Hashtags
#GreatCanadianWilderness
#ExplorersEdge
#FlixBus
#CarFreeTravel
#OntarioTravel
#ExploreOntario
#Muskoka
#Almaguin
#ParrySound
#AlgonquinPark
#WeekendGetaway
Suggested Tags
Operators should tag relevant accounts where appropriate:
- The Great Canadian Wilderness
- Explorers’ Edge
- FlixBus
- Local chambers of commerce
- Local BIAs
- Municipal tourism partners
- Partner businesses included in the package or itinerary
Media Assets
A shared media asset folder may include:
- FlixBus arrival photos
- Community stop photos
- Accommodation images
- Attraction images
- Restaurant and culinary images
- Outdoor experience images
- Short vertical video clips
- Social media graphics
- Story templates
- Reel cover templates
- Logo files where permitted
- Route map or stop graphic
- Sample captions and copy
Usage Note
These assets may be used by regional tourism operators to promote visitor travel connected to FlixBus service and The Great Canadian Wilderness.
Please do not alter logos or use imagery in a misleading way. Always confirm current FlixBus schedules, fares and booking details directly with FlixBus.
FAQ for Operators
What is the opportunity?
FlixBus provides new car-free transportation options into the region, helping visitors access communities, accommodations, attractions, events, restaurants, shops and experiences without needing to drive.
How should I promote this?
Use the provided website copy, social captions, newsletter copy and images. Add a “Getting Here by FlixBus” section to your website and include the service in guest communications.
Can I build a package around FlixBus?
Yes. Operators are encouraged to build simple itineraries, offers or packages connected to the nearest stop. These could include accommodations, experiences, dining, events and local transportation options.
Can I sell FlixBus tickets?
Operators should not assume they can sell FlixBus tickets unless a formal agreement is in place. Visitors should be directed to book directly through FlixBus unless otherwise advised.
Should I include prices or schedules?
You can reference the service generally, but schedules and fares should always be confirmed directly with FlixBus, as they may change and fares may be dynamic.
Can I use the photos and social graphics?
Yes, approved assets included in the media kit may be used to promote FlixBus-connected travel to The Great Canadian Wilderness. Usage should remain connected to regional tourism promotion.
Who should I contact with a package idea?
Operators can send package ideas, booking links, images and contact information to Explorers’ Edge / The Great Canadian Wilderness for review and potential promotion.
Important Reminder
Schedules, fares, stop locations and availability may change.
Visitors and operators should always confirm current information directly through FlixBus before travelling or promoting specific trip details.
Operators should avoid publishing fixed pricing or overly detailed booking information unless linking directly to current FlixBus information.
