YEG → YQU

Wabamun Lake

A large, popular recreational lake west of Edmonton, often featuring visible power station infrastructure on the shores.

Rocky Mountain Horizon

On clear days, look to the far southwest to see the jagged, snow-capped silhouette of the Canadian Rockies.

Pembina River

The flight crosses the deeply carved, winding valley of the Pembina River, known for its dramatic shale cliffs.

Boreal Forest Canopy

Observe the transition from the agricultural parkland of central Alberta into the dense, dark green boreal forest.

Grande Prairie Outskirts

Clear views of the expanding residential neighborhoods and industrial parks on the southern edge of Grande Prairie.

Edmonton Skyline

Depending on the departure runway at YEG, you may see the distant high-rises of downtown Edmonton to the northeast.

Lac Ste. Anne

A historic lake and sacred pilgrimage site visible as the plane heads northwest away from the capital region.

Athabasca River

A major northern waterway that the flight path nears, showing the immense scale of Alberta's river systems.

Peace Country Farmland

The unique grid pattern of northern agriculture, where fields are often larger and surrounded by thick shelterbelts.

Resource Infrastructure

Spot the network of oil and gas well pads and access roads that create a complex geometric pattern across the wilderness.