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The Mackenzie River

A continuous view of Canada's longest river, featuring intricate sandbars, braided channels, and remote islands.

Mackenzie Mountains

Towering peaks of the northern Rockies visible in the distance, often snow-capped even in late spring.

Carcajou River Confluence

Watch for the point where the silty Carcajou River merges into the clearer waters of the Mackenzie.

The Ramparts

As you approach Fort Good Hope, the river narrows into a spectacular limestone canyon known as the Ramparts.

Franklin Mountains

The rugged ridges of the Franklin Range parallel the flight path closely to the east.

Boreal Taiga

A vast expanse of untouched black spruce forest and muskeg, typical of the subarctic wilderness.

Permafrost Lakes

Countless small, circular lakes and ponds created by thermokarst activity in the frozen ground.

Historic Fort Good Hope

During the final descent, look for the iconic Our Lady of Good Hope Church, one of the oldest in the NWT.