YKU → YGW

James Bay Seaboard

View the rugged, prehistoric coastline where the land crumbles into the shallow, brackish waters of the bay.

Arctic Ice Floes

From late autumn through early summer, watch the spectacular white patterns of pack ice shifting in the currents.

Coastal Archipelagos

Dozens of small, rocky islands and shoals dot the shoreline, showing the effects of post-glacial rebound.

Subarctic Sunset

On evening flights, the sun dips directly into the Hudson Bay horizon, creating a stunning light display over the water.

La Grande River Delta

Shortly after takeoff, see the massive discharge of the river system that powers much of Quebec's hydro-electric grid.

Taiga Mosaic

The landscape features a unique blend of dark spruce forests and light-colored lichen carpets characteristic of the subarctic.

Glacial Pothole Lakes

Thousands of small, perfectly clear lakes left behind by retreating glaciers create a 'swiss cheese' appearance on the terrain.

Great Whale River

During the final descent into Kuujjuarapik, view the meandering path of this major river as it approaches the coast.