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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the rugged Laurentian Shield, the dramatic entry to the Saguenay Fjord, and the stunning Sept-Îles archipelago upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Montreal Landmarks

Aerial views of the Olympic Stadium and the Jacques-Cartier Bridge immediately after departing YHU.

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Laurentian Shield

Vast stretches of ancient mountains and thousands of glaciated lakes covering the Quebec interior.

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Saguenay Fjord

The deep, dark waters of the Saguenay River carving through massive cliffs as it enters the St. Lawrence.

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Boreal Forest

Dense, untouched wilderness characteristic of the Côte-Nord region stretching toward the horizon.

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Sept-Îles Archipelago

Panoramic views of the seven namesake islands as the aircraft banks for landing in the bay.

Sit on the left to witness the sunrise over the river if flying early. In autumn, the Laurentians are vibrant with red and orange foliage. Keep an eye out for the Eye of Quebec (Manicouagan Reservoir) far to the north on very clear days.

Right Side Highlights
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Maritime Traffic

Large cargo vessels and tankers navigating the primary shipping channel of the St. Lawrence.

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Île aux Coudres

A beautiful, inhabited island located in the middle of the river near the Charlevoix coast.

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Estuary Patterns

The swirling currents and deep blue waters near Tadoussac, a world-famous whale watching site.

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Gaspé Peninsula

Distant views of the Chic-Choc Mountains on the opposite shore as the river widens into the Gulf.

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Gulf of St. Lawrence

The horizon-expanding view where the river water meets the Atlantic influence near the end of the flight.

The right side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. It offers a more expansive water view, perfect for spotting the scale of the estuary and the distant southern mountains of the Gaspésie region.

Top Activities in Sept-iles
Route Information

Distance: 747 km (464 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min

Departure: YHU (45.5175018311, -73.4169006348)

Arrival: YZV (50.22330093383789, -66.26560211181639)

Route Type: Domestic

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