YHU → YQB

Montreal Skyline

Uninterrupted views of Downtown Montreal, Mount Royal, and the skyscrapers across the St. Lawrence River immediately after departure.

Olympic Stadium

The distinctive inclined tower and white canopy of the Olympic Park are clearly visible as you climb out of the Montreal area.

St. Lawrence River

A continuous view of the river's north bank, shipping lanes, and the complex ecosystem of the Archipel d'Hochelaga.

Trois-Rivières

The confluence of the Saint-Maurice and St. Lawrence rivers, featuring the pulp and paper mills and the historic downtown core.

Old Quebec

If the approach is from the west, catch a glimpse of the Château Frontenac and the fortified walls of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Laurentian Mountains

In the distance to the north, the rolling peaks of the Canadian Shield provide a dramatic backdrop to the river valley.

Montérégie Farmlands

A patchwork of fertile agricultural land and 'rang' system farms characteristic of rural Quebec's long-lot history.

VIA Rail Corridor

The main rail line connecting Montreal and Quebec City often runs parallel to the flight path through the southern plains.

Quebec Bridges

As you descend into YQB, you will see the massive steel structures of the Pont de Québec and Pont Pierre-Laporte.

City of Lévis

Views of the south shore's largest city, including the Terrace of Chevalier-de-Lévis overlooking the river.

Appalachian Foothills

To the southeast, the terrain begins to rise toward the Appalachian mountain range near the US border.