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YNO → YRL
Which side of the plane to sit from North Spirit Lake Airport (North Spirit Lake) to Red Lake Airport (Red Lake)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the intricate Pikangikum Lake system and the winding Berens River, culminating in a better perspective of the Red Lake mining district upon approach.
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Pikangikum Lake
A sprawling and complex lake system with a maze of islands and deep blue channels.
Berens River Heritage
View the winding path of the Berens River, a historical fur trade route connecting the interior to Lake Winnipeg.
Red Lake Mining District
As you descend, look for the iconic headframes and infrastructure of one of Canada's most productive gold camps.
Wetland Reflections
In the late afternoon, the sun glints off the vast muskeg and peatlands, creating a silver-and-gold landscape.
The right side is ideal for afternoon travel to avoid direct glare while seeing the most dramatic terrain. During the fall, look for the vibrant yellow of the larch trees contrasting against the dark evergreens.
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Boreal Forest Canopy
Endless expanses of dense black spruce and tamarack forests typical of the Canadian Shield.
McDowell Lake
A beautiful, isolated lake featuring jagged shorelines and numerous tiny rocky outcrops.
Glacial Formations
Visible grooves and striations on exposed granite surfaces carved by ancient retreating glaciers.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to catch the sunrise reflecting off the thousands of small 'kettle' lakes. Keep an eye out for moose in the marshy wetlands near the North Spirit Lake departure.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 168 km (104 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: YNO (52.4900016784668, -92.97109985351562)
Arrival: YRL (51.06689834594727, -93.79309844970705)
Route Type: Domestic
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