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Which side of the plane to sit from Baker Lake Airport (Baker Lake) to Whale Cove Airport (Whale Cove)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the vast Baker Lake during takeoff and provides a direct vantage point of the Hudson Bay coastline as the plane approaches the Kivalliq coast.
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Baker Lake Basin
The massive freshwater body where the Thelon and Kazan rivers converge, visible immediately after departure.
Chesterfield Inlet
Distant views of the deep water channel that serves as a historic gateway to the interior of the territory.
Hudson Bay Shoreline
The dramatic transition from the tundra to the vast salt waters of the bay during the final descent.
Coastal Sea Ice
From late autumn through early summer, spectacular patterns of pack ice and floes visible along the coast.
Whale Cove Settlement
A great view of the small, resilient community nestled on the rocky shores of the bay.
Choose a window seat on the left for the best morning light across the water. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinct turquoise color of coastal waters during the brief summer thaw, and look for large white dots along the shoreline which may be polar bears during the autumn freeze-up.
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Thelon River Delta
The intricate network of channels and wetlands where one of the North's great rivers flows toward the lake.
Barren Lands Tundra
An endless expanse of moss and lichen that turns a brilliant crimson and gold during the short autumn weeks.
Eskers and Ridges
Long, winding ridges of gravel left behind by retreating glaciers, acting as natural highways for wildlife.
Kettle Lakes
Thousands of perfectly circular small ponds dotting the landscape, reflecting the Arctic sky like mirrors.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the textured tundra landscape. Use binoculars to scan the eskers for moving caribou herds. Look for the 'polygonal ground' patterns caused by permafrost, which are most visible when there is a light dusting of snow.
Book Hotels in Whale CoveDistance: 287 km (178 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: YBK (64.29889678960001, -96.077796936)
Arrival: YXN (62.24000167849999, -92.5980987549)
Route Type: Domestic
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