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8.1

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a more scenic descent into the Big Trout Lake area, providing expansive views of the Fawn River and the northern shores of the massive Big Trout Lake (Kitchenuhmaykoosib) before landing.

Right Side Highlights
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Fawn River Meanders

Breathtaking views of the winding Fawn River as it carves through the dense northern forest.

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Boreal Canopy

A dense, unbroken carpet of black spruce and larch stretching toward the Manitoba border.

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Big Trout Lake North Shore

The scale of this massive inland lake becomes apparent as you approach from the north.

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Remote Settlements

A rare glimpse of the isolated Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug community structures during the final approach.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the eastern sun. Watch for the dramatic change in vegetation as you move south from the coastal scrub to thicker forest. Use a polarizing filter on your camera to cut through the water reflection on the numerous lakes.

Left Side Highlights
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Hudson Bay Shoreline

Dramatic views of the coastal transition where the Arctic waters meet the low-lying tundra upon departure.

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Severn River Delta

The complex, braided channels of the Severn River as it drains into the bay near the airport.

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Muskeg Patterns

Unique, geometric peatland and permafrost patterns typical of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.

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Untamed Wilderness

Vast stretches of uninhabited boreal forest where lucky observers might spot caribou movement.

Sit on this side for the best views of the coastal marshes early in the flight. In winter, keep an eye out for pressure ridges in the sea ice along the coast immediately after takeoff.

Top Activities in Big Trout Lake
Route Information

Distance: 283 km (176 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 28 min

Departure: YER (56.01890182495117, -87.67610168457031)

Arrival: YTL (53.81779861450195, -89.89689636230469)

Route Type: Domestic

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