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YRB → YGZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Resolute Bay Airport (Resolute) to Grise Fiord Airport (Grise Fiord)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular, close-up views of the massive Devon Island Ice Cap and the dramatic glacial outlets flowing into the turquoise waters of Jones Sound.
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Devon Island Ice Cap
A massive, shimmering dome of ancient ice covering the eastern half of the world's largest uninhabited island.
Croker Bay Glaciers
Stunning tidewater glaciers calving directly into the southern bays of Devon Island.
Jones Sound
Deep blue waters where you can often spot narwhals or seals near the edge of the ice floes.
Glacial Estuaries
Ornate patterns of silt and meltwater entering the sea, creating vivid green and blue swirls.
Grise Fiord Hamlet
A breathtaking aerial view of Canada's northernmost civilian community nestled beneath towering cliffs.
The right side is the definitive choice for ice lovers. Look for the massive ice cap roughly 30 minutes into the flight. Polarized sunglasses are mandatory to see the detail in the snow and ice without squinting. On the final descent into Grise Fiord, the proximity to the sheer rock walls of the fjord is best appreciated from this side.
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The stark, martian-like polar desert of the Resolute hinterlands shortly after takeoff.
Wellington Channel
A wide expanse of water or sea ice that separates Cornwallis and Devon Islands.
Grinnell Peninsula
Rugged, folded mountains and deep valleys on the northern reach of Devon Island.
Ellesmere Interior
Jagged, snow-dusted peaks of the Arctic Cordillera stretching into the distance.
Cardigan Strait
A narrow waterway often filled with pack ice even during the height of summer.
The left side is superior for observing the geological transition from flat plateaus to the jagged peaks of the Arctic Cordillera. If flying during the summer solstice period, the sun will be behind you on this side, providing excellent front-lit clarity for photography of the mountain ridges.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 383 km (238 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: YRB (74.71690368649999, -94.9693984985)
Arrival: YGZ (76.4261016846, -82.90920257570002)
Route Type: Domestic
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