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SUR → YXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Summer Beaver Airport (Summer Beaver) to Sioux Lookout Airport (Sioux Lookout)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers expansive views of the Albany River system and the massive Lake St. Joseph, providing the best vantage point for the most iconic northern Ontario waterways.
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Boreal Expansion
Infinite stretches of the Canadian Boreal Forest, characterized by dense spruce and tamarack.
Albany River
A major wilderness waterway that drains much of the region toward the Hudson Bay.
Lake St. Joseph
One of the largest lakes in Ontario, featuring a rugged, island-dense coastline.
Remote Muskeg
Complex patterns of peatlands and bogs that are home to woodland caribou.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare. The highlight is Lake St. Joseph, which appears about midway through the flight; keep your camera ready for the contrast between the dark water and the white quartzite of the Canadian Shield.
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Pipestone River
A protected waterway known for its wild, unmanaged rapids and historic portage routes.
Shield Outcroppings
Exposed Precambrian rock formations that are over 2.5 billion years old.
Lac Seul
A massive reservoir and lake known for its world-class walleye fishing and deep bays.
Sioux Lookout Hub
The approach over Pelican Lake provides a bird's-eye view of the town known as the Hub of the North.
The right side is spectacular during late afternoon or evening flights as the sun reflects off the countless small kettle lakes. During winter, look for the 'ice roads' that connect remote communities to the south.
Book Hotels in Sioux LookoutDistance: 371 km (231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: SUR (52.70859909057617, -88.54190063476562)
Arrival: YXL (50.11389923095703, -91.9052963256836)
Route Type: Domestic
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