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YEGYHM

Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers breathtaking views of the Great Lakes coastlines and the iconic Niagara Escarpment during the descent into Hamilton.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Prairie Grids

The perfectly rectangular agricultural 'patchwork quilt' of Alberta and Saskatchewan's grain belt.

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Lake Superior Coast

Spectacular views of the northern shoreline of the largest Great Lake, often showing cargo ships.

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Bruce Peninsula

The narrow strip of land separating Lake Huron from Georgian Bay, featuring turquoise waters.

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Niagara Escarpment

The dramatic limestone ridge that defines the Hamilton landscape, visible just before touchdown.

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Hamilton Harbor

A clear view of the industrial infrastructure and the Burlington Skyway bridge upon final approach.

Sit on the right for afternoon flights to enjoy sunset views over the Great Lakes. During the approach to YHM, you can often spot the Toronto CN Tower in the far distance to the north on a clear day. Keep your camera ready for the Escarpment's autumn colors in October.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Edmonton Skyline

Aerial view of the North Saskatchewan River valley and the downtown core immediately after takeoff.

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Manitoba Interlake

The unique landscape between Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba, featuring sprawling wetlands and farms.

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Canadian Shield

Vast stretches of ancient rock, boreal forests, and thousands of tiny lakes across Northern Ontario.

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Georgian Bay

Deep blue waters and the rugged coastline of the world's largest freshwater archipelago.

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Golden Horseshoe

The dense urban corridor stretching from Kitchener-Waterloo toward the GTA during the final descent.

Choose the left side for morning departures to minimize direct sun glare. It provides the best perspective of the 'thousand lakes' effect over the Shield. In winter, the frozen patterns on Lake Winnipeg are visually striking.

Top Activities in Hamilton
Route Information

Distance: 2,702 km (1,679 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min

Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)

Arrival: YHM (43.173599243199995, -79.93499755859999)

Route Type: Domestic

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