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Strait of Georgia

Aerial views of Texada and Lasqueti Islands against the blue coastal waters shortly after takeoff.

Coast Mountain Range

Densely packed snow-capped peaks and deep forested valleys stretching toward the interior.

Rogers Pass

Look down into the historic and rugged pass used by the transcontinental railway through the Selkirk Mountains.

Columbia Icefield

Vast stretches of ancient glacial ice and the massive peaks that surround the northern edge of the route.

Mount Victoria

The towering peak that serves as the backdrop to Lake Louise is often visible during the high-altitude portion of the flight.

Denman and Hornby Islands

Clear views of the unique coastal geography and sandy spits of the northern Gulf Islands.

Okanagan Valley

A glimpse of the long, deep lakes and semi-arid benchlands famous for BC wine country.

Mount Assiniboine

Known as the 'Matterhorn of the Rockies', this pyramid-shaped peak stands out to the south of the flight path.

Canmore and Kananaskis

The transition from high mountains to the rolling foothills and the town of Canmore during descent.

Calgary Skyline

Depending on the wind direction and landing runway, you may see a perfect panorama of downtown Calgary.