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YQY → YHZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (Sydney) to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (Halifax)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Bras d'Or Lake's intricate shoreline and the rugged, indented Atlantic coastline of Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore.
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Bras d'Or Lake
A stunning perspective of Canada's largest inland sea, featuring complex peninsulas and deep blue waters.
St. Peters Canal
The historic national site and tidal lock system that connects the Bras d'Or Lake to the Atlantic Ocean.
Chedabucto Bay
A massive deep-water bay known for its fishing history and the rocky headlands of Guysborough County.
Eastern Shore Coastline
The jagged and wild coastline of mainland Nova Scotia, dotted with thousands of small islands and hidden coves.
For the most dramatic lighting on the water, take a late afternoon flight. The sun will illuminate the coastal cliffs and the many islands of the Eastern Shore. Look for the white sand of Martinique Beach as you begin your descent into Halifax. In autumn, the mixed-wood forests surrounding Bras d'Or Lake provide a vibrant display of reds and oranges visible from high altitude.
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Canso Causeway
The 1.3-kilometer rockfill causeway that serves as the only land link between Cape Breton Island and the mainland.
Antigonish
The scenic town home to St. Francis Xavier University, recognizable by its distinct campus layout and surrounding hills.
Acadian Forest
Expansive views of the dense interior wilderness of central Nova Scotia, showing the province's logging and natural heritage.
Shubenacadie River
During the final approach, look for the winding brown waters of this river, famous for its massive tidal bores from the Bay of Fundy.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid the glare of the Atlantic sun. This side provides a better view of the Northumberland Strait in the distance on clear days, and occasionally you can spot the silhouette of Prince Edward Island on the horizon. Watch closely shortly after takeoff to see the engineering marvel of the Canso Causeway connecting the island to the mainland.
Book Hotels in HalifaxDistance: 305 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: YQY (46.1614, -60.047798)
Arrival: YHZ (44.880798339799995, -63.508598327600005)
Route Type: Domestic
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