YQB → YKL

St. Lawrence River

Spectacular views of the widening river and the mountainous Charlevoix coastline during the initial climb.

Manicouagan Reservoir

The legendary 'Eye of Quebec,' a massive ring-shaped lake formed by a meteorite impact over 200 million years ago.

Côte-Nord Forests

Aerial perspective of the dense, roadless wilderness that defines the northern shore of the St. Lawrence.

Subarctic Tundra

As the flight nears Schefferville, the trees thin out, revealing the unique 'string bog' patterns and glacial scarring.

Laurentian Mountains

Vast stretches of ancient, rounded peaks and dense boreal forest visible shortly after departing Quebec City.

Reservoir Pipmuacan

A massive, sprawling hydroelectric reservoir with complex shorelines and hundreds of tiny islands.

Iron Ore Mines

The striking rust-red colors of the open-pit iron mines become visible on the approach into the Schefferville region.

Boreal Wilderness

Endless patterns of spruce trees and muskeg, typical of the Canadian Shield's remote interior.