YOW → YZF

Gatineau Park

Stunning aerial views of the rolling hills and lakes of Quebec's Gatineau region immediately following a northward departure.

The Hudson Bay Horizon

On clear days, the vast, pale horizon toward James Bay and Hudson Bay is often visible to the far north.

Great Slave Lake Main Body

A spectacular view of the massive, deep blue expanse of the lake, which remains frozen with intricate ice patterns well into June.

Aurora Borealis

On night flights, especially in winter, this side faces north toward the auroral oval, offering the best chance to see the Northern Lights.

Yellowknife City Approach

A clear view of the unique 'Old Town' and the colorful houseboats of Yellowknife during the final landing patterns.

Ottawa River Valley

Dramatic views of the winding Ottawa River and the Ontario-Quebec border shortly after departure from YOW.

Boreal Forest Canopy

Infinite stretches of dense green coniferous forest punctuated by thousands of unnamed glacial lakes across Northern Ontario.

Manitoba Lowlands

A transition from the rocky Canadian Shield to the flatter, marshier terrain of the northern prairie provinces.

West Arm of Great Slave Lake

As the flight nears YZF, the western edges of one of the world's deepest lakes come into view with rugged shoreline detail.