YUL → YOW

Ottawa River Path

The flight largely follows this historic waterway, providing constant views of its widening bays and forested islands.

Laurentian Foothills

To the north, the landscape rises into the ancient Canadian Shield, visible as dense forest and rolling hills.

Montebello

Mid-flight, look for the massive log structure of the Fairmont Le Château Montebello on the Quebec bank.

Gatineau Park

On the final descent, the dark green expanse of Gatineau Park provides a stark contrast to the urban development.

Montreal West Island

Clear views of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue and the meeting point of Lake Saint-Louis and the Ottawa River.

Eastern Ontario Farmland

The flat, geometric patterns of the Glengarry and Prescott-Russell agricultural regions.

Rideau River

As the plane descends into YOW, you can spot the winding path of the Rideau River flowing north toward the city center.