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YAM → YTZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Sault Ste Marie Airport (Sault Sainte Marie) to Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (Toronto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Bruce Peninsula's rugged coastline and the spectacular Toronto skyline on the final approach into the downtown airport.
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Manitoulin Island
The world's largest freshwater island, featuring its own internal lakes and complex rocky coastlines.
Bruce Peninsula
Aerial views of the Niagara Escarpment’s limestone cliffs and the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay.
Blue Mountain
Distinctive views of the ski runs and the elevation change of the Escarpment near Collingwood.
Toronto Skyline
An intimate view of the CN Tower and the dense financial district skyscrapers during the descent into YTZ.
Request a window seat on the left for the approach into Toronto; if the wind is from the east, you will fly directly past the CN Tower at low altitude. Morning flights provide a dramatic sunrise over the water, while evening flights offer a shimmering view of city lights.
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St. Marys River
Watch the international border and the shipping locks connecting Lake Superior to Lake Huron shortly after takeoff.
St. Joseph Island
A view of the lush, forested island known for its maple syrup and historic Fort St. Joseph.
Wasaga Beach
The world's longest freshwater beach is visible as a long sandy arc along the southern shore of Georgian Bay.
Toronto Islands
The lagoons, yacht clubs, and parklands of the Toronto Island park system just before touchdown.
The right side is better for avoiding direct sun glare during southbound afternoon flights. It offers a broader perspective of Lake Ontario's vast horizon and is excellent for spotting Great Lakes freighters navigating the shipping lanes.
Book Hotels in TorontoDistance: 512 km (318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: YAM (46.48500061035156, -84.5093994140625)
Arrival: YTZ (43.627499, -79.396202)
Route Type: Domestic
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