YHP → YNO

North Spirit Lake

The namesake of your destination, this large and complex lake dominates the view with its many bays and rocky points.

Canadian Shield Outcrops

Look for the distinct grey granite ridges poking through the forest, representing some of the oldest rock on Earth.

Shoreline Wetlands

As the plane descends, watch the marshy edges of the lake where moose and large birds are frequently spotted in the shallows.

YNO Final Approach

A great angle for viewing the North Spirit Lake Airport runway and the nearby settlement structures during the landing sequence.

Poplar Hill Community

Catch a final glimpse of the Poplar Hill First Nation settlement and its local infrastructure immediately after takeoff.

Dense Boreal Canopy

An endless carpet of black spruce and jack pine stretching toward the horizon, typical of Northern Ontario's wilderness.

Unnamed Glacial Ponds

Dozens of small, pristine kettle lakes carved by retreating glaciers thousands of years ago, shimmering between the trees.

Remote Waterways

Observe the narrow, winding stream systems that connect larger lake bodies used for traditional trapping and fishing routes.