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YAC → YXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Cat Lake Airport (Cat Lake) to Sioux Lookout Airport (Sioux Lookout)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Canadian Shield, the right side provides a superior perspective of the massive Lac Seul and the approach into Sioux Lookout.
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Lac Seul
A massive, jagged reservoir known for its incredible size and complex shoreline, dominant during the descent.
Root River System
A winding waterway that connects the remote northern lakes to the Lac Seul basin through rugged terrain.
Sioux Lookout Hub
Aerial perspective of the town, known as the Gateway to the North for its rail and air links, visible on final approach.
Zionz Lake
A pristine wilderness lake located shortly after takeoff from Cat Lake, offering clear water reflections.
Choose the right side for the best views of Lac Seul's islands and the Sioux Lookout townsite during landing. In late September, watch for the golden-yellow needles of tamarack trees contrasting against the dark green evergreens. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare of the afternoon sun.
Book Hotels in Sioux LookoutLake St. Joseph
One of Ontario's largest remote lakes, featuring hundreds of islands and narrow channels east of the flight path.
Endless Boreal Forest
A dense canopy of black spruce and jack pine typical of the northern Canadian Shield landscape.
Albany River Headwaters
The start of the historic fur trade route flowing eastward toward James Bay through the wilderness.
Glacial Granite
Exposed rocky outcrops shaped by the last ice age, visible as grey patches between the dense tree line.
Morning flights on the left side offer excellent lighting for landscape photography of the distant Lake St. Joseph. Look for the distinct transition from high-density forest to the lake-dominated terrain of the south.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 179 km (111 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: YAC (51.72719955444336, -91.82440185546876)
Arrival: YXL (50.11389923095703, -91.9052963256836)
Route Type: Domestic
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