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Our Recommendation
7.2

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side offers superior views of the dramatic Qu'Appelle Valley and the expansive lake systems of southern Manitoba, providing more geographic variety than the southern perspective.

Left Side Highlights
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Regina Cityscape

Clear views of Wascana Park and the provincial legislative building shortly after departure from YQR.

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Qu'Appelle Valley

A striking glacial valley cutting through the flat prairie landscape located just north of the flight path.

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Riding Mountain

The forested escarpment of Riding Mountain National Park is visible as a dark plateau on the northern horizon.

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Lake Manitoba

The massive southern basin of Lake Manitoba comes into view during the descent into the Winnipeg area.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. This side provides the best vantage point for the Qu'Appelle Valley's chain of lakes. In winter, look for the intricate patterns formed by snowdrifts against the shelterbelts of prairie farms.

Right Side Highlights
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Agricultural Grid

The iconic Canadian prairie section grid creates a perfect, colorful geometric tapestry of fields below.

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Brandon, Manitoba

A clear aerial perspective of Manitoba's second-largest city and its surrounding river valley.

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Assiniboine Meanders

Watch the river create tight oxbow loops as it winds across the flat plains toward its confluence in Winnipeg.

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Winnipeg Skyline

On final approach, look for the distinct architecture of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Forks.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights as the sun moves behind the plane. Keep an eye out for the Red River Floodway, a massive 'ditch' circling the east side of Winnipeg, which is highly visible during the final minutes of the flight. Late July offers the best colors as canola fields turn bright yellow.

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Route Information

Distance: 532 km (331 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 53 min

Departure: YQR (50.43190002441406, -104.66600036621094)

Arrival: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)

Route Type: Domestic

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