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YUY → YGW
Which side of the plane to sit from Rouyn Noranda Airport (Rouyn) to Kuujjuarapik Airport (Kuujjuarapik)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the James Bay coastline and the dramatic transition from the boreal forests of Abitibi to the subarctic shores of the Hudson Bay.
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James Bay Shoreline
Aerial perspectives of the jagged coastline where the saltwater meets the marshy edges of Northern Quebec.
Coastal Islands
Views of various uninhabited islands dotting the southeastern pocket of James Bay, showing unique tidal erosion.
Great Whale River Mouth
The spectacular confluence where the Great Whale River pours into the Hudson Bay near the destination.
Sea Ice Formations
During winter and spring, witness massive sheets of pack ice and floes drifting along the bay's edge.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off James Bay. As you approach Kuujjuarapik, this side provides the most direct view of the transition from the dense boreal forest to the sparse subarctic landscape. Keep a lookout for the distinct line where the river's silt meets the bay's deeper waters.
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Abitibi Boreal Forest
A dense, unbroken carpet of black spruce and balsam fir stretching as far as the eye can see.
Glacial Lake Clusters
Thousands of small, sapphire-colored kettle lakes left behind by retreating glaciers across the Canadian Shield.
Mining Infrastructure
Early in the flight, observe the massive open-pit mining operations and tailings characteristic of the Rouyn-Noranda region.
Inland Tundra Transition
Observe the forest floor changing from green mosses to white and grey lichen as you move north.
The right side is best for observing the vastness of the Canadian Shield's interior. In the morning, the low sun creates long shadows that highlight the rugged topography of the ancient rock formations. It is also the better side for spotting large-scale hydroelectric reservoirs located further inland.
Book Hotels in KuujjuarapikDistance: 790 km (491 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: YUY (48.20610046386719, -78.83560180664062)
Arrival: YGW (55.28189849853515, -77.76529693603516)
Route Type: Domestic
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