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Which side of the plane to sit from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (Quebec) to Mont Joli Airport (Mont Joli)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the widening St. Lawrence Estuary and the rugged Laurentian Mountains of the Charlevoix region.
Île d'Orléans
Aerial view of the historic island's lush farmlands and vineyards immediately after takeoff from Quebec City.
Charlevoix Massif
The dramatic meeting of the Laurentian mountains and the river, known for its unique meteor-crater topography.
St. Lawrence Estuary
Witness the river transition into a massive inland sea where fresh water meets the salt water of the Atlantic.
Saguenay Fjord Mouth
On clear days, the entrance to the deep Saguenay Fjord near Tadoussac is visible across the blue waters.
Sit on the left to capture the scale of the river. During winter, look for geometric ice floes shifting with the tides. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography on this side as the sun is behind or above the aircraft.
Bas-Saint-Laurent Villages
Quaint coastal towns like Kamouraska and Saint-Jean-Port-Joli dotting the fertile south shore.
Appalachian Ridges
The Notre-Dame Mountains provide a rolling, forested backdrop that runs parallel to the flight path.
Rivière-du-Loup
A prominent view of the city’s industrial port and the long pier extending into the St. Lawrence.
Parc national du Bic
Stunning jagged coastal capes and small rocky islands visible during the final descent into Mont-Joli.
The right side is the premier choice for evening flights; the Bas-Saint-Laurent region is world-renowned for its sunsets over the water. Keep an eye out for the distinct agricultural 'strip' patterns typical of traditional Quebec land division.
Distance: 312 km (194 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: YQB (46.7911, -71.393303)
Arrival: YYY (48.60860061645508, -68.20809936523439)
Route Type: Domestic
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