YQB → CDG

St. Lawrence North Shore

Dramatic views of the rugged Laurentian Shield meeting the widening estuary shortly after takeoff from Quebec City.

Newfoundland & Icebergs

The northern tip of Newfoundland and the 'Iceberg Alley' are visible during clear transitions to the Atlantic.

Aurora Borealis

On night flights, the northern horizon often glows with the Northern Lights, especially during high solar activity.

Greenland Ice Cap

If the Great Circle route tracks north, you can see the jagged peaks and massive ice sheets of Southern Greenland.

The English Channel

As the plane approaches Europe, look down for the white cliffs and busy shipping lanes of the Channel.

Gaspé Peninsula

The rolling Appalachian mountains of Eastern Quebec and the distinctive Percé Rock can sometimes be spotted.

Southwest Ireland

The first landfall in Europe often reveals the vibrant green patchwork fields of County Kerry or Cork.

Paris Approaches

Depending on the wind, the descent into CDG often involves a loop south of the city, offering a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower.

French Farmlands

The meticulously organized agricultural patterns of the Hauts-de-France region during the final descent.