YGL → YPX

Hudson Bay Coastline

Witness the rugged and dramatic intersection of the Canadian Shield and the subarctic waters of the bay.

Arctic Sea Ice

From late autumn to early summer, observe the shifting pack ice, pressure ridges, and leads forming on the water.

Coastal Archipelagos

View chains of small, uninhabited islands and reefs that dot the eastern edge of the bay near Umiujaq.

Subarctic Sunsets

On evening flights, the western horizon provides long, vibrant sunsets reflecting off the water or ice.

Post-Glacial Lakes

Marvel at the 'land of a thousand lakes,' a characteristic pockmarked landscape created by the retreat of the Laurentide Ice Sheet.

Aurora Borealis

On night flights during the darker months, the right side faces the northern sky, offering prime viewing for the Northern Lights.

Tundra Transition

Watch the vegetation change from the sparse taiga forest near La Grande to the treeless arctic tundra of the Ungava Peninsula.

Heritage Rivers

Identify the Nastapoka and Leaf rivers as they meander through the rocky plateau toward the coast.