YRT → YWG

Hudson Bay Coastline

View the jagged edge where the Arctic tundra meets the deep blue or frozen white of the world's second-largest bay.

Wapusk National Park

Fly over remote subarctic wilderness, a primary denning area for polar bears and home to rare peatland ecosystems.

Hayes River Delta

Spot the mouth of this historic fur-trade route as it empties into the bay near the historic site of York Factory.

Lake Winnipeg Islands

Observe the countless uninhabited islands of the northern basin, showcasing the rugged terrain of the Canadian Shield.

Grand Beach

Look for the prominent white silica sand dunes on the southeastern shore of Lake Winnipeg during the final descent.

Permafrost Patterns

View unique polygonal ground formations and kettle lakes created by the freezing and thawing of the northern tundra.

Nelson River Hydro

See the massive generating stations and spillways of Manitoba's hydroelectric heartland, including the Limestone station.

Boreal Transition

Watch the landscape change from treeless Arctic barrens to the dense Spruce Curtain of the northern boreal forest.

Gimli Coastline

Identify the town of Gimli on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg, famous for its Icelandic heritage and busy harbor.

Winnipeg Skyline

Get a clear view of the Forks and the iconic Canadian Museum for Human Rights during the approach into YWG.