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YGV → YPN
Which side of the plane to sit from Havre St Pierre Airport (Havre-Saint-Pierre) to Port Menier Airport (Port Menier)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Mingan Archipelago's unique monoliths upon departure and a spectacular profile of the rugged northern cliffs of Anticosti Island during the approach.
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Mingan Archipelago
Aerial view of the limestone monoliths and string of islands forming the National Park Reserve right after takeoff.
Jacques Cartier Strait
The deep blue waters between the mainland and Anticosti, often a prime spot for spotting whale breaches in summer.
Anticosti North Shore
Dramatic limestone sea cliffs and turquoise coastal shelves as the plane crosses the island's coastline.
Vauréal River Area
On clear days, the deep canyons and dense boreal plateaus of the island's interior are visible to the east.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Mingan Islands. This is a very short flight (approx. 20 minutes), so keep your camera ready from the moment of takeoff. During winter, look for the striking contrast between the frozen sea ice and the dark open water of the strait.
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Havre-Saint-Pierre
View of the coastal town, its port, and the massive titanium mining shipping facilities.
Baie-Sainte-Claire
The site of the original 19th-century settlement on the western tip of Anticosti Island.
Port-Menier Bay
View of the village's historic harbor and the long jetty extending into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The right side is best for sunset flights as it faces the evening sun over the Gulf. It offers a great perspective of the village of Port-Menier and the westernmost tip of the island (Pointe-de-l'Ouest) during the final descent and landing sequence.
Book Hotels in Port MenierDistance: 69 km (43 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 min
Departure: YGV (50.28189849853515, -63.61140060424805)
Arrival: YPN (49.83639907836914, -64.28859710693361)
Route Type: Domestic
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