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YEK â YYQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Arviat Airport (Eskimo Point) to Churchill Airport (Churchill)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for observing the transition from the barren lands to the Churchill River basin, providing the best opportunities to spot terrestrial wildlife and the intricate patterns of Arctic permafrost.
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Arctic Barren Lands
The vast, treeless expanse of the Canadian Shield, home to migratory caribou herds.
McConnell River Sanctuary
A critical nesting ground for hundreds of thousands of snow geese and other migratory birds.
Permafrost Lakes
Thousands of small, glittery 'thaw lakes' that create a mosaic pattern across the tundra.
Polar Bear Alley
The coastal strip south of Arviat where bears often wait for the bay to freeze in October.
Churchill River
The wide, powerful river that serves as the gateway to the Port of Churchill.
The right side is ideal for spotting wildlife, especially during the autumn polar bear migration. Watch for the 'treeline' transition where small, stunted spruce trees begin to appear near Churchill. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic shadows across the tundra, highlighting the unique glacial geology of the region.
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Hudson Bay Shoreline
Uninterrupted views of the world's second-largest bay and its dramatic tidal flats.
Seasonal Pack Ice
From late autumn to early summer, witness massive drifting ice floes and pressure ridges.
Beluga Estuaries
In summer months, look for clusters of white specks near river mouths where whales congregate.
Prince of Wales Fort
A historic 18th-century stone fortification visible on the west bank of the Churchill River mouth.
Sit on the left for morning flights to catch the sun reflecting off the water. In the summer, bring binoculars to spot beluga whales in the shallow coastal waters near the Seal and Churchill rivers. This side is also excellent for observing the scale of the pack ice during the freeze-up in November.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 262 km (163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: YEK (61.0942001343, -94.0708007812)
Arrival: YYQ (58.73920059204102, -94.06500244140624)
Route Type: Domestic
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