YEG → YSM

Oil Sands Footprint

Distant views of the massive industrial developments and tailing ponds near Fort McMurray to the east.

Wood Buffalo National Park

The flight traverses the heart of Canada's largest national park, home to the last remaining wild herds of wood bison.

Slave River Meanders

Stunning views of the Slave River's horseshoe bends and silt-rich waters as you head toward the NWT border.

Rapids of the Drowned

Visible just before landing at Fort Smith, these powerful rapids are a significant landmark on the Slave River.

Salt Plains

Occasional glimpses of the unique white salt plains within the national park, appearing like snow even in summer.

Edmonton Skyline

Aerial view of the city's expanding northern suburbs and the North Saskatchewan River valley upon departure.

Boreal Expanse

Continuous stretches of the Canadian Boreal forest, characterized by muskeg and dense coniferous trees.

Lesser Slave Lake

Depending on the flight path, the eastern tip of this massive lake is often visible on the western horizon.

Athabasca River

View the winding blue curves of the Athabasca River as it carves through the northern Alberta landscape.

Evening Glow

On late-day flights, this side catches the sunset reflections off the many small kettle lakes below.