Summer is not over yet, but winter is coming - WestJet is restoring 17 routes that were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist travelers.

The routes include those from Canada to the Caribbean region, Mexico, and Central America such as Calgary to Nassau, Ottawa to Montego Bay, Regina to Cancun, and Toronto to Samana.

WestJet said in a press release on Tuesday: "The returning routes, which were suspended for more than two years, provide enhanced connectivity and vacation options for Canadians and communities across the airline's network."

Also in the statement, John Weirill, WestJet’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, said the restoration of these previously suspended routes was "another positive step" in restoring the airline’s flight network.

"We recognize that the past three winters have disrupted our guests’ travel plans and we look forward to reconnecting Canadians with some of the warmer destinations among others."

Resumed routes to the United States include weekly flights from Kelowna to Phoenix, Saskatoon to Las Vegas, Vancouver to Orlando, and St. John to Tampa Bay.

The airline also announced new regional service in British Columbia.

Between Penticton and Vancouver, six times a week starting February 17 of next year, and domestic flights between Edmonton, Alta and Nanaimo.

Below is a list of WestJet routes that have been recently restored:

Flights to the United States

• Kelowna to Phoenix starting November 16 once a week.

• Saskatoon to Las Vegas starting November 10 twice a week.

• Saskatoon to Orlando starting December 16 once a week.

• Regina to Las Vegas, starting November 10, twice a week.

• Vancouver to Orlando, starting November 12, once a week

• Winnipeg to Phoenix, starting October 31, twice a week

• St. John to Tampa Bay, starting March 19, once a week

Flights to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America:

• Calgary to Belize City, starting November 18, once a week.

• Calgary to Nassau, starting November 26, once a week.

• Calgary to Varadero, starting November 5, once a week.

• Comox to Puerto Vallarta, starting November 5, once a week.

• Ottawa to Montego Bay, starting November 12, once a week.

• Regina to Cancun, starting November 13, twice a week.

• Toronto to Cayo Coco, starting November 5, once a week.

• Toronto to Samana, starting December 17, once a week.

• Winnipeg to Montego Bay, starting December 17, once a week.