YPY → YMM

Athabasca River Meanders

The plane frequently follows the path of this historic river, showing its dramatic oxbows and silt-laden waters.

Oil Sands Operations

Incredible aerial perspective of the Syncrude and Suncor mining sites, featuring massive tailings ponds and machinery.

Birch Mountains Wildland

The rising plateau of the Birch Mountains is visible to the west, offering a rare change in elevation for the region.

Wood Buffalo Buffer Zone

Fly along the southeastern edge of the world's largest national park, home to free-roaming wood bison.

Mildred Lake Industrial Site

Detailed views of the industrial processing facilities as the flight descends into the Fort McMurray area.

Lake Athabasca Shoreline

Witness the vast expanse of one of Canada's largest lakes immediately after takeoff from Fort Chipewyan.

Richardson Sand Dunes

Rare glimpse of the active sand dunes located to the south of Lake Athabasca, contrasting with the surrounding forest.

Boreal Forest Canopy

Continuous stretches of dense taiga forest and pristine wetlands stretching toward the Saskatchewan border.

McClelland Lake

A notable large lake and wetland complex located north of the industrial mining zones.