YGL → YUL

Robert-Bourassa Spillway

Shortly after takeoff, look for the 'Stairway of the Giants' spillway at the world's largest underground powerhouse.

James Bay Coast

Depending on the departure path, glimpses of the salt-water James Bay can be seen to the west.

Harricana River

Spot the winding path of this historic fur-trade river snaking through the northern landscape.

Lac Saint-Louis

A beautiful view of the confluence of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers just before landing.

Montreal West Island

Low-altitude views of the scenic waterfront properties and marinas of Baie-D'Urfé and Beaconsfield.

Endless Taiga

A vast expanse of spruce and lichen woodland typical of the northern Canadian Shield.

Gouin Reservoir

View the intricate, maze-like shapes of this massive inland reservoir system in central Quebec.

Laurentian Mountains

The ancient, rounded peaks of the Laurentians become visible during the descent into the St. Lawrence Valley.

Montreal Skyline

On specific landing patterns for runway 06L, the left side provides a distant view of Mount Royal and the downtown core.