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YVO → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Val-d'Or Airport (Val D'or) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Val-d'Or mining operations upon departure and provides the most iconic perspective of the Montreal skyline and Mount Royal during the final approach.
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Val-d'Or Mining Hub
Look down immediately after takeoff to see the distinct infrastructure and open-pit mines that define the Abitibi-Témiscamingue economy.
La Vérendrye Reserve
A vast expanse of untouched boreal forest and a complex network of glacial lakes stretching to the horizon.
Eastern Laurentians
Fly over the rugged, ancient peaks of the Laurentian Mountains as the terrain begins to slope toward the St. Lawrence Valley.
Montreal Downtown
The left side provides a stunning direct view of Mount Royal and the city's skyscraper core during standard approaches to runway 06L.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the Montreal skyline. In winter, the frozen lakes of the La Vérendrye Reserve create striking white geometric patterns against the dark green forest. If landing from the west, this side is essential for seeing the Olympic Stadium.
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Baskatong Reservoir
A massive 320-square-kilometer man-made lake used for hydroelectric power, featuring hundreds of sandy beaches and islands.
Western Mont-Tremblant
Spot the western reaches of the Mont-Tremblant National Park, characterized by dense maple and birch forests.
St. Lawrence Confluence
Observe the clear visual line where the dark waters of the Ottawa River meet the St. Lawrence River near Île Perrot.
Lac Saint-Louis
A beautiful view of the wide bay of the St. Lawrence, dotted with sailboats and marinas, just seconds before touchdown.
The right side is excellent for sunset flights as the low sun reflects beautifully off the Baskatong Reservoir and the Ottawa River. Keep an eye out for the dramatic change in terrain from the rugged Canadian Shield to the flat, fertile agricultural lands of the St. Lawrence Lowlands.
Book Hotels in MontrealDistance: 421 km (262 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: YVO (48.0532989502, -77.7827987671)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: Domestic
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