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Which side of the plane to sit from Kuujjuaq Airport (Quujjuaq) to Tasiujaq Airport (Tasiujaq)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a dramatic perspective of the Ungava Bay coastline and the incredible tidal landscapes of Leaf Bay, which features some of the highest tidal ranges in the world.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Koksoak River Estuary

The massive scale of the river meeting the sea, showing distinct mixing of sediment and saltwater.

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Leaf Bay (Baie aux Feuilles)

A world-renowned tidal basin where water levels can fluctuate by over 15 meters.

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Finger Bay Inlets

Deep, narrow rocky inlets that slice into the coastline like mini-fjords.

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Ungava Bay Coastline

The rugged, rocky junction between the Canadian Shield and the cold waters of the Arctic sea.

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Tasiujaq Approach

A scenic final descent over the tidal flats and the small community nestled against the rocks.

For the best experience, time your flight during low tide to see the vast, alien-like mudflats of Leaf Bay exposed. Keep your eyes peeled for white beluga whales near the river mouth during summer. In winter, the right side offers spectacular views of the pack ice and 'stamukhi' (grounded ice) along the shore.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Arctic Tundra

Expansive views of the treeless Nunavik landscape covered in moss, lichen, and low-lying shrubs.

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Kettle Lakes

A dense mosaic of thousands of small, sapphire-blue glacial lakes scattered across the permafrost.

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Permafrost Polygons

Intricate geometric patterns in the ground caused by the seasonal freezing and thawing of the soil.

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Migration Trails

Ancient, visible paths worn into the terrain by the George River caribou herd over decades.

The left side is best for observing the vast, quiet interior of the Ungava Peninsula. Choose a morning flight for side-lighting that highlights the texture of the rolling hills and lake basins. In autumn, the tundra turns a vibrant crimson and orange, making the view exceptionally colorful.

Top Activities in Tasiujaq
Route Information

Distance: 109 km (68 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 11 min

Departure: YVP (58.09609985351562, -68.42690277099611)

Arrival: YTQ (58.66780090332031, -69.95580291748047)

Route Type: Domestic

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