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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of Quebec's most iconic geological features, including the massive Lac Saint-Jean and the world-renowned Manicouagan impact crater, known as the Eye of Quebec.

Right Side Highlights
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Montreal Skyline

Upon departure, enjoy a sweeping view of Mount Royal and the downtown core before the plane turns north over the St. Lawrence Valley.

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Lac Saint-Jean

A vast, circular inland sea surrounded by agricultural plains that contrast sharply with the surrounding dense forest.

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Manicouagan Crater

The 'Eye of Quebec' is a magnificent 70km wide ring-shaped reservoir created by an asteroid impact 214 million years ago.

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Caniapiscau Reservoir

A gargantuan man-made lake part of the James Bay Project, showcasing the scale of Quebec's hydroelectric engineering.

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Koksoak River

Watch the river widen significantly as it meanders toward Kuujjuaq, signaling the final descent into the Inuit territory of Nunavik.

The Manicouagan Crater is best viewed from a high altitude; keep your camera ready about 60-70 minutes into the flight. For early morning flights, the sun will rise on this side, creating a golden glow over the frozen tundra during the winter months.

Left Side Highlights
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Laurentian Mountains

Rising shortly after takeoff from Montreal, these ancient peaks offer a rugged landscape of dense forests and thousands of small glacial lakes.

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Gouin Reservoir

A massive, labyrinthine body of water with hundreds of islands and an incredibly jagged shoreline visible during the mid-flight segment.

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Lake Mistassini

View Quebec's largest natural lake, a long and narrow body of water that marks a significant transition into the subarctic wilderness.

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Otish Mountains

Observe these isolated, rounded peaks that stand out prominently against the surrounding flat boreal plateau.

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Patterned Fens

Look for the intricate, rib-like patterns of wetlands and peatlands that characterize the approach to the Ungava region.

Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. In the winter, this side provides excellent views of the long shadows cast by the Otish Mountains during the low-angle arctic sunset.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,450 km (901 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min

Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)

Arrival: YVP (58.09609985351562, -68.42690277099611)

Route Type: Domestic

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