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Our Recommendation
7.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior view of the sprawling Big Trout Lake and the community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Big Trout Lake

One of the largest lakes in Northern Ontario, featuring crystal clear water and numerous rocky islands.

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Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug

A clear view of the settlement on Post Island as the plane descends toward the airport.

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Northern Peatlands

Intricate patterns of peat and moss stretching north toward the Hudson Bay coast.

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YTL Approach

Direct views of the runway and the lakeside infrastructure during the low-altitude final leg.

Request a window on the right for the best view of the community layout. This flight is extremely short (under 15 minutes), so keep your camera ready from the moment the wheels retract. Early morning flights offer the best reflections off the lake surface.

Left Side Highlights
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Angling Lake Departure

Aerial perspective of the rugged shoreline and deep blue waters of Angling Lake immediately after takeoff.

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Boreal Expanse

A dense carpet of black spruce and tamarack trees, characteristic of the remote northern Ontario landscape.

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Fawn River Tributaries

Interconnected waterways and small creeks that feed into the larger river systems of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.

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Southern Lake Views

Expansive views of the southern horizon over untouched subarctic wilderness.

Great for photographers looking to capture the abstract patterns of the muskeg and forest early in the flight. In winter, the low sun angle provides dramatic shadows across the snow-covered trees.

Top Activities in Big Trout Lake
Route Information

Distance: 21 km (13 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 min

Departure: YAX (53.84920120239258, -89.57939910888672)

Arrival: YTL (53.81779861450195, -89.89689636230469)

Route Type: Domestic

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