YHD → YRL

Lac Seul Reservoir

The dominant feature of the flight, this massive body of water is filled with thousands of tiny islands and jagged peninsulas.

Ear Falls Dam

The hydroelectric generating station at the outlet of Lac Seul is a prominent industrial landmark midway through the trip.

Gullrock Lake

A popular fishing destination just south of Red Lake, often dotted with small boats during the summer months.

English River System

The complex network of rapids and falls that connects the larger lake systems in this region.

Logging Scars

Visible patterns of sustainable forestry management areas that create a patchwork quilt effect on the Boreal landscape.

Clay Lake

A long, winding lake known for its complex shoreline and deep blue water visible shortly after departure.

Pakwash Lake

A large, shallow lake featuring the sandy beaches of Pakwash Provincial Park along its eastern edges.

Red Lake Mining District

Aerial views of the historic gold mining operations and headframes near the communities of Cochenour and Balmertown.

Eagle Lake Distant View

Look south during the initial climb to see the northern reaches of the massive and popular Eagle Lake.

Sunset Country Wilderness

Stretches of untouched Boreal forest and small unnamed kettle lakes typical of the Kenora District.