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YPX → YGL
Which side of the plane to sit from Puvirnituq Airport (Puvirnituq) to La Grande Rivière Airport (La Grande Riviere)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the rugged Hudson Bay coastline, coastal island chains, and the dramatic transition from the open sea to the mouth of the La Grande River.
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Hudson Bay Shoreline
Follow the winding, rocky coast of the eastern Hudson Bay, featuring unique geological folds and formations.
Hopewell Islands
A beautiful chain of coastal islands that parallel the mainland, creating a sheltered maritime corridor.
Sea Ice Formations
From late autumn through spring, view the intricate patterns of pack ice and floes drifting along the coastline.
La Grande River Delta
The dramatic meeting point where the massive La Grande River empties its sediment-rich waters into James Bay.
Subarctic Horizon
On evening flights, enjoy the long, lingering sunsets that reflect off the vast expanse of Hudson Bay.
Choose the right side for the best maritime views. In the summer, look for the distinct 'mixing zone' where brown river water meets blue seawater. If traveling in winter, keep a camera ready for the geometric beauty of the sea ice fractures near the shore.
Book Hotels in La Grande RiviereVast Arctic Tundra
Infinite views of the permafrost landscape dotted with thousands of shimmering kettle lakes and ponds.
LG-2 Hydroelectric Complex
The massive Robert-Bourassa Reservoir and the impressive infrastructure of one of the world's largest underground power stations.
Boreal Transition
Witness the stark geographic shift where the barren northern tundra meets the first sparse clusters of the Taiga forest.
Radisson Townsite
A bird's-eye view of the northernmost town in Quebec accessible by road, surrounded by deep wilderness.
Focus on the left side during the final descent into YGL to see the scale of the James Bay Project. Morning flights are ideal for this side as the sun illuminates the inland water patterns without creating glare on the window.
Get eSIMs for Canada
Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 715 km (444 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: YPX (60.05059814453125, -77.28690338134766)
Arrival: YGL (53.62530136108398, -77.7042007446289)
Route Type: Domestic
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