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Which side of the plane to sit from Charlo Airport (Charlo) to Wabush Airport (Wabush)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a vantage point for the most iconic landmark on this route, the Manicouagan Reservoir (The Eye of Quebec), along with the rugged western ridges of the Gaspé Peninsula.

Left Side Highlights
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Chaleur Bay Coastline

Aerial views of the New Brunswick shoreline and the Restigouche River delta immediately after takeoff.

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Chic-Choc Mountains

The high, rugged peaks of the northern Appalachian range stretching across the Gaspé Peninsula.

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St. Lawrence Estuary

Crossing the massive expanse of the St. Lawrence River near the Rimouski and Matane regions.

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Manicouagan Reservoir

The 'Eye of Quebec,' a massive ring-shaped lake formed in a 214-million-year-old meteorite impact crater.

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Boreal Wilderness

Endless stretches of dense spruce and pine forests characteristic of the Canadian Shield.

Sit on the left to see the Manicouagan Reservoir, which is best viewed during midday flights when the sun is high to minimize glare on the water. In winter, the ring of ice makes the crater even more distinct against the dark forest.

Right Side Highlights
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Heron Island

Small, picturesque islands scattered in the Chaleur Bay visible during the initial ascent.

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Gaspé Interior

Views of deep, forested river valleys that cut through the center of the peninsula.

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North Shore Estuary

The coastline of the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, where the river transitions into the Gulf.

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Labrador Lake Country

An intricate mosaic of thousands of small, interconnected glacial lakes and wetlands.

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Wabush Iron Mines

The massive, reddish-brown open-pit iron ore mines that mark the approach to the Wabush and Labrador City area.

The right side is excellent for viewing the industrial landscape of the Labrador Trough near the end of the flight. Watch for the red-tinted earth of the mining operations as you descend into Wabush.

Top Activities in Wabush
Route Information

Distance: 550 km (342 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 55 min

Departure: YCL (47.990799, -66.330299)

Arrival: YWK (52.92190170288086, -66.86440277099611)

Route Type: Domestic

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