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YCB → YYH
Which side of the plane to sit from Cambridge Bay Airport (Cambridge Bay) to Taloyoak Airport (Spence Bay)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the intricate coastlines of Victoria Island and the historic Victoria Strait, providing a better perspective of the rugged Arctic archipelago landscape.
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Victoria Island Coast
Witness the stark, rocky edges of Canada's second-largest island as you depart Cambridge Bay.
Jenny Lind Island
A small, remote island known for its bird populations and isolated Arctic radar station.
Victoria Strait
The historic and treacherous waterway famous for its role in the ill-fated Franklin Expedition.
Boothia Peninsula
The approach to the northernmost point of the North American mainland featuring rugged, lake-strewn terrain.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see sea ice floes in the Victoria Strait. In the summer months, the 24-hour sun creates very harsh lighting at midday; aim for flights with low-angle sun to see the dramatic textures and shadows of the tundra.
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Queen Maud Gulf
A vast expanse of water and ice that serves as a critical migratory bird sanctuary.
Adelaide Peninsula
Low-lying, desolate tundra landscapes stretching toward the southern horizon of the mainland.
St. Roch Basin
Named after the historic RCMP schooner, this area features complex sea ice patterns for much of the year.
Taloyoak Isthmus
Observe the unique geography of the community located on a narrow neck of land between two bodies of water.
The right side is excellent for viewing the vastness of the Queen Maud Gulf Bird Sanctuary. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the intricate patterns of meltwater ponds on the tundra during the short Arctic summer.
Book Hotels in Spence BayDistance: 456 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: YCB (69.1081008911, -105.138000488)
Arrival: YYH (69.5466995239, -93.5766983032)
Route Type: Domestic
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