Do Canada geese ever fly other than to migrate?

I saw one this morning in the process of crossing a busy highway. It had made it to the dividing strip and was patiently testing the traffic, going forward a few steps and then stepping back when a car approached. I am sure that it would eventually be able to cross once the traffic light changed.

It seems that it would have been so much simpler and safer to just fly across the highway. I have never seen a Canada goose in flight except for the large migration flocks. Due to their size and shape they may not be the most agile of fliers. Have you ever seen a solitary one in flight?