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Which side of the plane to sit from Umiujaq Airport (Umiujaq) to Kuujjuarapik Airport (Kuujjuarapik)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers spectacular views of the Hudson Bay coastline, particularly the Manitounuk Islands which form a stunning natural wall along the shore.

Right Side Highlights
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Manitounuk Islands

A long, narrow chain of islands with steep cliffs on one side and gentle slopes on the other, creating a protected sound parallel to the coast.

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Hudson Bay Vista

The endless blue of the world's second-largest bay, often filled with spectacular ice floes well into the summer months.

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Beluga Sightings

During summer months, keep a close eye on the coastal waters for the white backs of beluga whales congregating near river mouths.

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Poste-de-la-Baleine

As you descend, view the intersection of the Great Whale River and the Hudson Bay where the dual communities of Kuujjuarapik and Whapmagoostui sit.

The right side is unbeatable for sunset flights as the sun drops directly over Hudson Bay. Use polarized sunglasses to better spot the transition between the clear bay water and silt-heavy river outflows from the Great Whale River.

Left Side Highlights
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Tursujuq National Park

Glimpse the vast expanse of Quebec's largest provincial park, known for its dramatic landscapes and ancient geological history.

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Hudson Bay Cuestas

Observe the unique tilted rock formations that create a jagged, saw-tooth profile along the interior coastline.

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Richmond Gulf

Also known as Lac Guillaume-Delisle, this large triangular inland sea is connected to the bay by a narrow channel.

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Subarctic Tundra

The landscape is a mosaic of exposed Canadian Shield rock, lichen, and thousands of tiny kettle lakes visible during the low-altitude flight.

Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminating the red-tinged cliffs of the Richmond Gulf area. In winter, look for the migration patterns of caribou or tracks of wildlife on the snowy inland plains.

Top Activities in Kuujjuarapik
Route Information

Distance: 160 km (99 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 16 min

Departure: YUD (56.53609848022461, -76.51830291748047)

Arrival: YGW (55.28189849853515, -77.76529693603516)

Route Type: Domestic

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