YQT → YXL

Boreal Forest Canopy

Endless stretches of dense black spruce and balsam fir creating a deep green carpet over the rugged landscape.

Lac des Mille Lacs

A sprawling and complex lake system known for its thousands of islands and jagged shoreline visible shortly after departure.

Fur Trade Routes

Aerial views of the historic waterway networks that once served as the primary transit paths for voyageurs.

Trans-Canada Highway

The thin ribbon of asphalt winding through the granite outcrops, highlighting the isolation of the northern wilderness.

Canadian Shield Outcrops

Ancient Precambrian rock formations that appear as grey and white scars across the forested terrain.

Lake Nipigon Horizon

On clear days at cruising altitude, the massive expanse of Lake Nipigon can be seen far to the northeast.

Rugged Ridges

Dramatic topographical changes where the Shield rises sharply, creating small cliffs and valleys.

Sioux Lookout Approach

A birds-eye view of the 'Hub of the North' nestled along the shores of the expansive Pelican Lake.