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YDQ → YYE
Which side of the plane to sit from Dawson Creek Airport (Dawson Creek) to Fort Nelson Airport (Fort Nelson)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Northern Rocky Mountain foothills and the rugged terrain of the Prophet River region as you head north.
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Northern Rocky Foothills
Dramatic views of the front ranges and rising peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the west.
Charlie Lake
A prominent blue lake situated just north of the Peace River region near Fort St. John.
Prophet River Territory
Dense wilderness and deep river valleys that define the transition into the subarctic wilderness.
Alaska Highway Corridor
Visual tracking of the historic Highway 97 as it winds through the mountainous landscape.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight glare and capture clear photos of the mountain silhouettes. In winter, this side provides incredible views of snow-capped ridges and frozen alpine lakes. Watch for the dramatic shift from flat farmland to rugged foothills within the first 20 minutes of flight.
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Peace River Plains
The northernmost extent of large-scale agriculture in North America with distinct patchworks of fields.
Beatton River Loops
Incredible meandering river patterns and oxbow lakes visible through the boreal forest canopy.
Boreal Sea
An endless horizon of spruce and pine forests stretching toward the Northwest Territories.
Natural Gas Infrastructure
Occasional sightings of remote industrial sites and pipelines essential to the regional economy.
The right side is excellent during late afternoon flights for 'Golden Hour' lighting over the boreal plains. Look for the intricate water patterns of the Sikanni Chief River system. While less mountainous, the vastness of the northern wilderness is most apparent from this side.
Book Hotels in Fort NelsonDistance: 373 km (232 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: YDQ (55.7422981262207, -120.18299865722656)
Arrival: YYE (58.8363990784, -122.597000122)
Route Type: Domestic
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