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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the intricate coastline of Repulse Bay and the dramatic transition into the Duke of York Bay as you approach Southampton Island.

Left Side Highlights
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Naujaat Settlement

A final view of the Repulse Bay community tucked into the rocky Arctic coastline.

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Frozen Strait

The narrow, ice-clogged waterway separating the mainland from White Island.

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White Island

High-contrast rocky terrain and steep cliffs emerging from the Arctic waters.

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Duke of York Bay

The northernmost bay of Southampton Island, often filled with pack ice or turquoise summer waters.

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Tundra Polygons

Unique geometric patterns in the earth created by thousands of years of permafrost activity.

Sit on the left for the best chance to see the transition from the mainland to Southampton Island. In the summer, use polarized sunglasses to cut through the glare on the water to spot marine life. This side is especially scenic during the 'golden hour' when the low Arctic sun highlights the texture of the tundra.

Right Side Highlights
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Roes Welcome Sound

A historic maritime corridor used by early Arctic explorers and whalers.

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Sea Ice Leads

Natural fractures in the ice that serve as breathing holes for narwhals and bowhead whales.

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Ice Floes

Vast stretches of drifting ice that frequently host polar bears during the winter and spring.

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Munck Island

A small, desolate rocky island near the final approach into Coral Harbour.

The right side is ideal for spotting marine mammals in the Roes Welcome Sound. If flying during the spring migration (May-June), watch the 'leads' or cracks in the ice very closely. During the winter, this side offers views of the vast, uninterrupted Arctic pack ice which can be surprisingly colorful at sunrise.

Top Activities in Coral Harbour
Route Information

Distance: 291 km (181 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 29 min

Departure: YUT (66.5214004517, -86.22470092770003)

Arrival: YZS (64.1932983398, -83.3593978882)

Route Type: Domestic

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